I'm a Native Speaker of Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi and Saraiki (Eastern Balochi) with Native fluency in English.
To listen to audio recordings, CDs, and wires of inmates to translate transcription and phone conversations into American English from target languages. Read and translated inmate’s documents and letters to their dear and near ones into English for the Department of Justice promptly.
To translate documents and letters from targeted languages into American English for entire satisfaction of the clients/Consumers To teach Urdu and Punjabi cultures and languages of America and Pakistan which means using my linguistic and cultural skills to make a difference in the country and the nation's building to "Rebuild Back Real America Again" and show America as "Wealthy and safe" a top among Comity of the Nations in the world. To make myself available whenever there is a sudden, short-term, or long-term need for my language combinations or skills in support of any U.S. government agency. To bring on board the Urdu and Punjabi languages and Culture of Pakistan as the country interacts with the United States.
Monitored Pakistani and international Print Media, Washington Post, Wall Journal; New York Times, BBC; and VOA. Monitored Radio Pakistan and TV to track down terrorist and extremist activities and facilitate US Army to accomplish their regional mission. Prepared press summaries and actionable items for High Command based on news items from Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Dari, and Sindhi languages in Pakistani media to track down activities of Al-Qaida and Taliban terrorists, Islamist and Jihadist Groups, and Muslim Extremists to support US Army and NATO forces. Taught Urdu and delivered lectures in English to officers and soldiers on armed and security forces, culture, government, history, languages, and geography of Pakistan including politics and conflicts between South Asian countries, and helping them understand the regional politics, people’s culture, and languages. Imparted training to officers and soldiers, prior-to-their deployment to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mocked the role player in Pashto of an Afghan elder.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan | Islamabad, Pakistan, 12/1997 to 8/1999
Director/Controller (with the rank of Director General, Pay Scale/Grade-20), Press Information Department
Coordinated with the USA Embassy Information Staff to hold the concluding Press Conference of Madam Albright, US Secretary of State at Marriot Hotel, Islamabad, performed duties of HR, administrative, personnel, general management, accounting, and budgeting at Head Office.
I worked as an Administrator/ HR Director to perform the duties of personnel and general management, accounting, and budgeting at the Head Office.
I supervised the work of 22 Publicity/Information Officers attached to the Presidency, Ministries of Economics, Defense, Interior, Health, Housing, and Works.
Simultaneously worked as Press Advisor to Press Advisor to Federal Info Minister / Writer of Publicity Articles / Supervisor of Foreign Office Publicity
I coordinated with the USA Embassy Information Staff to hold a concluding Press Conference of Madam Albright, US Secretary of State at the Marriot Hotel, Islamabad.
I coordinated with Director Generals and Directors of Public Relations of Regional Information Offices of Press Information Departments in Provincial Capitals and Regions in four provinces of Pakistan and Provincial Information Departments of four provinces. Supervised work of Central English and Urdu News Desks, prepared “Actionable Items/Capsule Press Summary” and “Daily Press News and Views” informing the Presidency and Prime Minister daily. I supervised the work of Information/Public Relations Officers attached to the presidency, economic, education, defense, finance, interior ministries, and foreign office. I projected the economic, social, and foreign policies of the government within the country and abroad.
Director of Public Relations / Regional Head, Regional Information Office, PID, Government of Pakistan, 1/1990 to 12/1997:
While representing the federal government in the Balochistan province worked as Controller and Head of the Regional Information Office of the Government of Pakistan projecting policies and programs of the federal government in the province. Performed duties of HR, administrative; general, and personnel management streamlined working of 7 Information Centers of the Regional Information Office across the Province of Balochistan. While working in proximity to Kabul, Afghanistan, projected activities of Governor Balochistan, highlighted federal activity in the province, and coordinated with the Inter-Services Public Relations Department/ISPR of Pakistan Army in Balochistan and the Provincial Information Department, Government of Balochistan. Performed duties of Supervising Editor of Government Magazines, supervised the work of 3 Editors of Balochi, Brahvi, and Pashto magazines of the RIO, Quetta; and streamlined the work of 7 Information Centers across Balochistan. Created propaganda material and commissioned articles from Baloch, Brahvi, and Pashto Intelligentsia for publication in magazines highlighting policies and programs of the federal government. Supervising the work of Daily News and Views Branch prepared Daily Press Summaries, Daily News and Views; and Weekly/Monthly Situation Reports for onward submission to PID, Head Office; Islamabad.
Government of Pakistan | Islamabad, Pakistan, 7/1995 to 1/1996
Graduated Master’s Degree in Economic Development, Economic Growth, Macro, Micro, Qualitative and Quantitative Economics,
Marketing and Statistics.
Graduated Bachelor of Arts with DISTINCTION in all subjects. Begum Ra'na Liaquat Ali Khan, Governor of Sindh-cum-Chancellor of all Sindh universities awarded me the BA Degree at a special Convention held in 1974 to recognize my outstanding performance in the study.
I'm proficient in the usage of MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook, Oracle Reports, Oracle Statements, PL/SQL
1-A+ Training, Logic and Oracle Programming Training Certification| Digital Corporation, Reston, VA (2001-2002)
2- Post-Graduate In-Service 23rd Advanced Management Strategies Training Diploma, designed for senior civil servants of Pakistan | National Institute of Management and Public Policy, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan (1998)
3- Post-Graduate Three Post-Graduate Degree Training Certification Courses in “Official Urdu”, designed for Federal Government Officers of Pakistan | Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan (1985)
4- Post-Graduate In-Service Training Certifications in Public Relations Techniques of Journalism, designed for Information Officers of Overseas Governments | Central Office of Information, London, England, UK (1982)
5- 2nd Common Administrative Training Program / Final Passing out Exam, designed for All Civil Services of Pakistan | Civil Service Academy, Lahore, Pakistan (1974-1975)
Languages, Cultural Background & Nationality
Languages:
- A Native Speaker of English, Urdu, Punjabi; Sindhi (first language), and Saraiki – Balochi dialect (Mother Tongue), including Multani, Derewali; Bahawalpuri, Riasati; Jhangochi or Jangli, Potohari; Hindko, and Hindi.
- Able to interpret, translate, and transcribe in English from Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki (all dialects), and vice versa.
Cultural/Diversity Background
-Speak English, Urdu, Sindhi, and Punjabi at home. Gained fluency in Punjabi while working with the Pakistan Army (Ordnance Corps), and in training as a Teacher Trainee at Government Technical Teachers’ Training College, Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Speak English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Saraiki with wife, family, relatives, colleagues, and friends.
Nationality & Security Clearances:
-U.S. citizen having resided for 24 years in NOVA, Washington, DC Area from 1999 to present. Father of an Iraq War Veteran son of US Marine Corps
- Current Public Trust Positions clearance granted by government/DOJ, ICE clearance granted by the government/DHS, Public Trust/FEMA/DHS, SSBI/SSA/FBI, and NACI/OPM
- Previously held clearances: Secret/CI via Department of Defense (1/27/2009 to 10/19/2012)
Awards, Achievements & Publications
Awards:
-Declared “A Man of the Year” by American Biographical Institute/ABI, North Carolina; USA. The ABI was awarded the 24-Karat Gold Medal Research Fellow Award for outstanding contribution to contemporary society. The ABI’s Research Associate carried CITATION in its 6th edition book (1996).
- Certificate of Appreciation for significant contributions as ATA/SSI, Hindi Interpreter to Post-Blast Investigation Class #1096 by Office of Antiterrorism Assistance, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, US Department of State; Montross, VA (6/2014-7/2014).
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding support as CAT II Senior Linguist for Urdu & English languages to commander, officers, soldiers, and missions by Commanding Officer, Kindra F. Arthur, PO of US Army; Fort Bragg, NC, 2011
Academic Achievements:
-Awarded Bachelor of Arts Degree by Governor of Sindh-cum- University Chancellor at Special Convocation with DISTINCTION in English, Economics, Political Science; Islamic Studies and Sindhi subjects (04/08/1974).
- Qualified Central Superior Service / CSS Exam for All Civil Services of Pakistan from Federal Service Commission of Pakistan (1973-1974).
- Stood First in Matric/Equivalent to American GED in English, Urdu, Sindhi, Science, Math, Algebra, Physiology & Hygiene/Government High School, Khipro, district Sanghar, Hyderabad Region, West Pak (1965).
- Awarded Middle Standard Scholarship by Education Department, Government of Sindh, West Pakistan to recognize terrific academic performance (1963).
Publications:
-Researched and produced two books on “Statistical Data on Motor Vehicles, Roads, Bridges, and Crimes in Pakistan.”
- Researched and wrote a research paper on the construction of “The Kalabagh Dam in Pakistan.”
- Author of thousands of handouts, press releases, research papers, and investigative stories, such as: Russian Defeat In
Afghanistan, Gulf Crisis, Elimination of Terrorist, Extremists From FATA, Swat Valley, Malakand, Tribal Areas & Waziristan of
Pakistan. Elimination of Poppy Crop, Pakistan implemented a Buner Poppy Project in Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan- Scribe/Professorghqbaloch.