Hasan Asghar
Manager Customs & Import/Export Affairs
B-10, Block # 1 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi Pakistan
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a mature outlook. Demonstrated ability to set realistic priorities and targets, exemplifying a self-driven approach to achieving success. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a creative mindset to generate and implement innovative ideas. Exceptional communication and presentation abilities foster effective collaboration within teams. Thrives in both independent work environments and as an integral part of a cohesive team.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager Customs & Import/Export Affairs
Air Sial Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Manage customs clearance, import/export documentation, and logistics.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, tariffs, and classification.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customs authorities, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of customs declarations, invoices, and other documents.
- Manage and track shipments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Represent the organization in customs hearings on import/export issues or other customs-related matters, accompanied by a company lawyer.
- Maintain good relationships with government bodies to safeguard airline interests.
- Coordinate with customs clearing agents for filing good declarations (GD) for import and export, please note in future we will do our own self custom clearance.
- Coordinate with the company finance department for approval of financial instruments (FI) on an urgent or priority basis.
- Perform various other duties as required or assigned by the COO office.
Manager Corporate Affairs (Head of Department) PSO TO CEO
K2- Airrways Private Limited
1 2022 - 09.2024
- Responsibilities of License Renew/Revalidation From Air Transport Department of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Fulfilled New TPRI License requirement and Submission for acquiring new license with the Direction of C.E.O in DAT Department of PCAA
- Fulfilled all necessary requirements for security clearance of C.E.O and Board of Directors
- Coordination with Commercial Department of PCAA for acquiring Offices and engineering spaces for MRO Setup of bay area of Airports for Airline operations
- Assisting the HR Department in completing Airport entry passes paper work
- Obtaining NOC from Aviation Division for Import of Aircrafts and Spares after obtaining all NOCs from respective Department/ Ministry and guide Custom Agent For clearance
- Arranging Financial instruments (FI) From local bank with the help of Airline Finance Department for PSW Custom clearance of Aircraft and Imported goods from abroad
- Acting as Principal staff office (PSO) to C.E.O and responsibilities for Arranging Meeting with Finance Minister, Aviation Minister, Secretary Aviation, Director General & Director Air Transport of PCAA and different Ministries and Agencies
- Focal Person for Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Custom, FIA, ASF and different government and Semi Government Agencies
- Strong coordination with DFS and licensing of PCAA
Manager Services
Tax & Services Forum
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Handle All Administrative Issues and Direct Reporting to Chairman & Managing Directors
- To facilitate our clients in Import & Export and Shipping Matters
- Develop project concepts and maintain optimal workflow
- Work with senior developer to manage large, complex design projects for corporate clients
- Liaison With Government Department
- Red & Green Custom Channel Assistance
- To provide Proper Guidance and Assistance on Custom Clearance on International Import Shipments
- Appearing with Clients on their Legal Case Hearing
- To arrange Official Meetings With Local and Semi Government
- Liaison with Higher ups of Government organizations and law enforcement agencies
- Renewal of foreigner's business visa
- Renewal of passport on urgent basis of Airline Management
- Focal person nominated from the Airline to deal with FBR, Customs, CAA, Sales tax, Pakistan Rangers, Sindh Police, IB
- Supervise & Monitor all Import and Shipping Issues Through AWB-IGM
General Manager- Import & Export and Shipping
Shaheen Air International Limited
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Custom clearance of Aircrafts and Aircraft Parts and Spares Tools and Ground Handling Equipment
- Obtaining permission for Air cargo Transportation from regulators
- Prior Release of urgent nature shipments From Customs
- Dealing with all the custom related queries and legal cases
- Successful Implementation of the new Webcor System in SAI as per the requirement of Pakistan customs
- Coordination with Custom clearing agents and freight forwarders
- Work out and implement cost effective measures to reduce import cost and go down charges
- Coordination with Regulatory Authorities for Aircraft and Airline operations related matters
- Liaison between Customs and Shaheen Air
- Approval of Electronic Import Form EIF from Banks
- Complete knowledge of Paperwork of Import and Export of Dangerous Goods
- Work out and implement cost effective measures to reduce import costs
- Strong Relationship with shipping Line to ensure swift time shipment
- Excellent Knowledge of Import & Export Documents under Custom Act 1969
- Best Knowledge of LC related matters with Banks and Shipping Companies
- Strong Expertise about to execute shipment Cargo Freight operation from Reservation till connect with transporters
- Complete Knowledge of Export and Import Goods and documentation
- Strong Relations with Ground handling Companies At Seaport & Airport about to release Goods and Handling it after custom examination
Principal Staff Officer, General Manager
Shaheen Air International Limited
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Additional charge as PSO to CEO in addition to the previous role
- Arrange meeting with Ambassadors and Counsel Generals to promote SAI and obtain new destinations for the Airline
- Obtain Different NOCs for airline Operations from Aviation Division of Pakistan
- Coordinate with FIA and Chamber of Commerce for Visa on Arrival of foreign delegations
- Handling Independently All Import& Export Shipping issues in Pakistan
- Security and Protocol arrangements for higher management
- VIP arrangement and protocol on Arrival and departure at JIAP
- Arrangement of International Driving license from Pakistan
Coordinator Import Export And Procurement
Shaheen Air International
01.2011 - 01.2012
- To check the status of the item being Import weather it is importable restricted or band
- Correct classification of imported goods in term of Custom Tariff
- Verification if any condition of any other law if applicable on imported goods
- Liaison work with Custom, Excise, Sale Tax and different agencies at Air port / Seaport
Protocol Officer
Ministry Of Labour & Manpower
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Government Of Sindh
- Arrangement for other Administrative requirements of the guests
- Arrangement of Important events like national day as circulation of circulars as well as arrangement of meeting at Honorable Minister Office and Hotels
- Coordination with Deputy Chief Protocol Officer Government of Sindh in connection with foreign dignities
- Arranged Hotels, Air Tickets Visas and Rental Cars for domestic & International visits
- Processing Air Port Entry Passes for the Minister and Eligible Officers
- Makes security plan and implement and liaison with law enforcement agencies
- Arrange Media team for Press release
- Government Of Sindh
Education
Master in Business Administration -
University of Karachi
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Al-Khair University
Diploma in Commerce - undefined
Sindh Board of Technical Education
Matriculation - undefined
Board of Secondary Education
Skills
Project Planning
Strong Decision Maker
Complex problem solver
Communication Planning
PR Strategy Development
Import, Export & Shipping
Aviation Expertise
Innovative
Service-focused
Timeline Management
Dedicated Team Player
Team Leadership
Timeline
Manager Customs & Import/Export Affairs
Air Sial Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Master in Business Administration -
University of Karachi
10.2023 - Current
Manager Services
Tax & Services Forum
09.2019 - 01.2022
Principal Staff Officer, General Manager
Shaheen Air International Limited
09.2017 - 12.2018
General Manager- Import & Export and Shipping
Shaheen Air International Limited
01.2015 - 12.2018
Coordinator Import Export And Procurement
Shaheen Air International
01.2011 - 01.2012
Protocol Officer
Ministry Of Labour & Manpower
08.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Al-Khair University
Diploma in Commerce - undefined
Sindh Board of Technical Education
Matriculation - undefined
Board of Secondary Education
Manager Corporate Affairs (Head of Department) PSO TO CEO
K2- Airrways Private Limited
1 2022 - 09.2024
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