Shujaat Azeem

Shujaat Azeem
Born (1951-11-09) November 9, 1951
Punjab, Pakistan
Residence Islamabad, Pakistan
Alma mater Peshawar University (B.S.)
Cambridge University (O Levels)

Shujaat Azeem (born November 9, 1951) was Special Assistant/Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Aviation (2013–2016).[1]

"Shujaat Azeem" is an influential Pakistani businessman, aviation expert and a pilot.[2]

Education

Career

Shujaat Azeem started his career in Aviation as a Pakistan Air Force General Duty Pilot. He joined the service in 1968 and continued to serve till 1979. He left the service and proceeded for further studies to the United States where he obtained his commercial pilots license and certifications from the United States.

Pilot - Prime Minister of Lebanon

Azeem joined the service of His Excellency Rafic Hariri, Prime Minister of Lebanon as Pilot in 1980. He continued to serve with His Excellency for 17 years. On his return to Pakistan in 1997, he continued his engagement with the Aviation sector, moving into Aviation Management.

Business

He has built several successful national and international multimillion-dollar businesses in his career in Pakistan – Apollo Telecom, Unicus Business Services, Royal Airport Services and Sukh Chayne Gardens. In 1992, Shujaat Azeem founded Apollo Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd., one of Pakistan's leading technology solution providers. During his time in Apollo, Azeem held the positions of CEO and President. In 1994, his company was the technology provider to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to establish the first Public Data Network for the first full service Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Pakistan, which went live in 1995. In 1999, he established Unicus Business Services (Pvt.) Ltd. and worked there as its CEO. Unicus, in a joint venture won the UFone GSM Contract, establishing the countrywide UFone network infrastructure.

Special Assistant/Advisory to Prime Minister of Pakistan

During his tenure as the Advisor and Special Assistant, the new Multan International Airport was inaugurated, Islamabad International Airport and the Hajj Lounge, Lahore were renovated, Quetta International Airport was established and expansion of the Faisalabad International Airport was initiated. Azeem led the introduction of technology in aviation management by upgrading the Radio Navigation Aids and Instrument Landing Systems, replacing passenger aero-bridges in Karachi, installing Integrated Security Systems and installation of Equipment/ Scanners at Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad International Airports. He also introduced 360 Degree Aerodrome Simulators for training centers and invested in human capital development.[3][4][5]

Pakistan National Aviation Policy 2015

He is responsible for the vision and development of the Pakistan National Aviation Policy 2015, focusing on the reform and development of the aviation sector of Pakistan. Another significant achievement was the improvement in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). His strategic decisions reduced losses for the airline by 38%, bouncing it back on an upward trend. During his tenure, the PIA fleet size doubled to 38 aircrafts. Azeem also brought a cultural change to the National Flag Carrier: introducing on-time performance measurement procedures; setting up a new industry based Board of Directors composed of industry leaders and experts; and cultivating relations to bring international carries for local routes to increase revenue for Pakistan.

Challenges

The inherited challenges of PIA due to low performance, high salaries of experts, security situations at the airport, and open sky policies; and the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruling on the eligibility for the position as Special Assistant due to dual nationality, were used to create blockages in his endeavors for progress. He responded to the challenges with renewed resolve and greater determination.[6]

Philanthropy

Shujaat Azeem, funds and operates many different philanthropic initiatives in the education, shelter, poverty alleviation, and food security sectors. His endeavours aim to bring about sustainable change for the betterment of the people. In 2011, he established a model village in Rajanpur, Punjab consisting of 270 houses and provided vocational and other allied facilities to the residents of the village. He also runs a free education institution, in Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad, which provides free quality primary and secondary education to students. Azeem, also runs food security programs and has established a sustenance fund for widows

Sukh Chayn Gardens

In 2004 Azeem established a state-of-the-art housing scheme in Lahore, Pakistan, Sukh Chayn Gardens (Pvt.) Ltd. The scheme is built on canal road a famous landmark of the city. The scheme was established to provide quality housing and superior services and infrastructure to the residents of this historical city. Azeem built the colony enabled with technology like sensor based garbage collection, addressed security needs by introducing constant manned and dog patrols, and dedicated 50% of the area as green-areas to preserve and enrich the environment. The colony is also host to a replica of The Blue Mosque Istanbul. This one of a kind Mosque in Pakistan was constructed by Turkish artisans and inaugurated jointly by the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and China.[7]

References

  1. ↑ 'Nawaz rejects Shujaat Azeem's resignation', 16/12/2016, "(http://www.dawn.com/news/1226758)", 12/09/2016
  2. ↑ Rob Crilly, 'PIA's flightpath out of turbulent times', 31/05/2014, "(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/10867051/PIAs-flightpath-out-of-turbulent-times.html)", 15/09/2016
  3. ↑ 'Pakistan Upgrades its National Aviation Policy: Shujaat Azeem', 05/09/2016, "(https://propakistani.pk/2016/09/05/national-aviation-policy-revolutionizing-travel-pakistan/)", 15/09/2016
  4. ↑ 'The Internet Has Become A Vital Tool For The Success Of Businesses', 01/09/2016, "(http://www.awamiweb.com/internet-become-vital-tool-success-businesses-83580.html)", 15/09/2016
  5. ↑ 'UNICUS BUSINESS SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED', "(http://findpk.com/yp/Private-limited-Company-in-Pakistan-Detail.asp?action=detail&ComID=2690)", 15/09/2016
  6. ↑ Saad Hasan, 'Shujaat Azeem resigns after curbing of powers by Supreme Court', 14/12/2015, "(http://tribune.com.pk/story/1009933/shujaat-azeem-resigns-after-powers-restricted-as-aviation-adviser/)", 20/09/2016
  7. ↑ PIA to expand fleet by end of 2015: Shujaat Azeem', 01/12/15, "(http://www.newsone.tv/business/pia-to-expand-fleet-by-end-of-2015-shujaat-azeem)", 15/09/16

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