Shahbaz Muhammad Hussain
Islamabad
Summary
Ambitious legal advisor with extensive experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis in law. Exercised discretion in handling confidential matters.
Handled human rights issues, having rich experience, to assist Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
Experienced professional specializing in strategic planning, legislation, and court representation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GSO -1 & Additional Director Legal
Strategic Plans Division
Rawalpindi
2014.12 - 2023.10
- After retirement on 02 March 2014 as Commander joined the Strategic Plans Division on 19 December 2014 and worked on Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities, Service Discipline, Legislation, Vetting of Contacts,Agreements & MoUs, Out of Court Settlements, Land Acquisition and Direct Purchase from owners and appeared in the Superior Courts to represent SPD. Meanwhile promoted to SPS-11 (Grade-20) and retired on 15 October 2023.
Legal Advisor
Canteen Store Department (CSD) MOD
Rawalpindi
2013.11 - 2014.07
- legal advisor
Lieutenant to Commander
Pakistan Navy
Karachi
1989.02 - 2014.03
- Got Commission in Pakistan Navy in Naval Law (Judge Advocate General) Branch as Lieutenant on 23 Feb 1989. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander on 01 March 1995 and to Commander on 29 Dec 2007.
Deputy & Director Legal
Ministry of Defence
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2010.04 - 2013.03
- In April 2010 deputed to Ministry of Defence to work with the Legal Directorate till retirement on 02 March 2013. During this, appeared in all the Superior Courts, including the Supreme Court, to pursue the cases pertaining to the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, Inter Services Intelligence, and other organizations under MoD, and especially assisted the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
AJAG/ARCA in NHQ Islamabad
NHQ
Islamabad
2004.10 - 2010.06
- Handled Boards of Inquiries pertaining to service discipline, moral turpitude, misappropriation and professional misconduct. Vetted Contracts , Agreements , Memos of Understanding etc
Senior Staff Officer Legal to Commander Logistics
Pakistan Navy
Karachi
2002.04 - 2004.10
Assistant Registrar Court of Appeals (ARCA)
NHQ
Islamabad
1999.12 - 2002.04
- Handled Boards of Inquiries pertaining to service discipline, moral turpitude, misappropriation, professional misconduct,
Vetting of Contracts , Agreements , Memos of Understanding etc
Assistant Judge Advocate General (AJAG)
Courts
Karachi
1990.06 - 1996.03
- As AJAG appeared in lower courts, High Courts of Sindh & Balochistan to pursue the litigation pertaining to Pakistan Navy.
Worked as Judge Advocate in a lot of Courts Martial.
Advocate
District Courts
Vehari
1986.09 - 1989.02
- Enrolled as an advocate of subordinate courts on 29th September 1986.
- Handled civil criminal and revenue litigation.
Education
Master of Laws - International Law & Criminology
University Of Karachi
S M Law College, Karachi1995-09
Skills
- Contract Management
- Rules and regulations
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Government relations
- Crisis Management
- Strategic Planning
- Issues Resolution
- Negotiation
- Corporate Communications
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Punjabi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Advocate High Court (Life Time Membership)
- Islamabad Bar Council (Life Time Membership)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GSO -1 & Additional Director Legal
Strategic Plans Division
2014.12 - 2023.10
Legal Advisor
Canteen Store Department (CSD) MOD
2013.11 - 2014.07
Deputy & Director Legal
Ministry of Defence
2010.04 - 2013.03
AJAG/ARCA in NHQ Islamabad
NHQ
2004.10 - 2010.06
Senior Staff Officer Legal to Commander Logistics
Pakistan Navy
2002.04 - 2004.10
Assistant Registrar Court of Appeals (ARCA)
NHQ
1999.12 - 2002.04
Assistant Judge Advocate General (AJAG)
Courts
1990.06 - 1996.03
Lieutenant to Commander
Pakistan Navy
1989.02 - 2014.03
Advocate
District Courts
1986.09 - 1989.02
Master of Laws - International Law & Criminology
University Of Karachi