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Mushtaq Shah

Islamabad

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in strategic management and intergovernmental relations, notably as Ambassador of Pakistan. Successfully enhanced enrollment and saved over $1 million through administrative reforms. Skilled in crisis management and public speaking, fostering collaboration across political and cultural domains to advance national interests.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Board of Governors

Cadet College Jhang
Islamabad
09.2019 - Current
  • Led strategic planning initiatives for educational programs and institutional development.
  • Discuss and approve the annual budget that reflects the needs of the College.

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
Cairo
05.2015 - 04.2020
  • Advised on foreign policy matters to enhance national interests.
  • Participated in high-level discussions on economic and security issues.
  • Delivered speeches to further public relations objectives.
  • Led administrative reforms at the School in Cairo, that brought savings of US$1 million in three-years.

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
Tunis
02.2012 - 05.2015
  • Advised on foreign policy matters to enhance national interests.
  • Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for collaboration across political, economic, and cultural domains.

Additional Foreign Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Islamabad
08.2009 - 02.2012
  • Strategized national responses to global challenges and opportunities.
  • Ensured liaison between government departments and international partners.
  • Ensured the welfare of 8 million citizens residing abroad.
  • Evacuated 250 students trapped in civil unrest in Kyrgyzstan in 2010.

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
Budapest
12.2005 - 08.2009
  • Advised on foreign policy matters to enhance national interests.
  • Set KPIs to enhance political, economic, and cultural collaboration.
  • Ensured communication between the host government and Pakistani officials.

Minister/DHM

Embassy of Pakistan
Cairo
08.2003 - 11.2005
  • Advised on policy matters affecting bilateral relations.
  • Represented national interests in diplomatic engagements and negotiations.
  • Ensured optimal utilization of budgetary allocations, as Head of Chancery.

Director

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Islamabad
09.2001 - 07.2003
  • Prepared budget proposals for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all Pakistan missions abroad.
  • Collaborated with auditors to ensure propriety of expenditures across the Ministry and Missions abroad.
  • Participated in international conferences and bilateral consultations with friendly nations to enhance collaborative efforts.

Counselor (Political)

Embassy of Pakistan
Amman
12.1997 - 09.2001
  • Engaged with media to defend the government's position on regional peace and security in the wake of nuclearization in South Asia.
  • Promoted bilateral cooperation with the host government in political, economic, and cultural fields.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.

First Secretary/ DPR

Permanent Mission of Pakistan
Vienna
04.1994 - 11.1997
  • Served as Deputy Permanent Representative to UN agencies in Vienna, and participated in multilateral meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Acted as Coordinator for the Group of 77 and China in Vienna during 1995.
  • Established and maintained collegial relationships with counterparts from other countries and the UN staff.

Director

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Islamabad
01.1991 - 04.1994
  • Ensured development of Pakistan's relations with nations in the European Union and Gulf Regions.
  • Ensured coordination with national agencies to develop trade & economic cooperation with foreign countries.
  • Organized of meetings, conferences, workshops, and official visits.
  • Led diplomatic initiatives to strengthen international relations and partnerships.

Education

Professional Training - Strategic Management and Public Policy

National School of Public Policy
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2007

Professional Training - Executive Leadership

KSG, Harvard University
Boston, MA
02.2005

Professional Training - Public Sector Management

National Institute of Public Administration
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2002

Professional Training - Diplomacy and International Relations

Foreign Service Academy
Islamabad, Pakistan
02.1984

Masters - Economics

University of Sind
Khairpur
02.1982

Skills

  • Strategic management
  • Strategic communication
  • Budget management
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Crisis management
  • Public speaking
  • Media communications
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Multilingual
  • Author

Timeline

Member Board of Governors

Cadet College Jhang
09.2019 - Current

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
05.2015 - 04.2020

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
02.2012 - 05.2015

Additional Foreign Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
08.2009 - 02.2012

Ambassador of Pakistan

Government of Pakistan
12.2005 - 08.2009

Minister/DHM

Embassy of Pakistan
08.2003 - 11.2005

Director

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
09.2001 - 07.2003

Counselor (Political)

Embassy of Pakistan
12.1997 - 09.2001

First Secretary/ DPR

Permanent Mission of Pakistan
04.1994 - 11.1997

Director

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.1991 - 04.1994

Professional Training - Strategic Management and Public Policy

National School of Public Policy

Professional Training - Executive Leadership

KSG, Harvard University

Professional Training - Public Sector Management

National Institute of Public Administration

Professional Training - Diplomacy and International Relations

Foreign Service Academy

Masters - Economics

University of Sind

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