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Government of PakistanMinistry of Federal Education and

Professional TrainingNational Talent Pool

“To address the ill-effects of brain

drain and prevalent world wide

recession, through developing skilled

human capital for Pakistan”.

Mission Statement

“NTP will provide all relevant information and

assistance to Highly Qualified Professionals,

and also operate an interactive website, through

which online registration facility will be provided

to such Pakistanis throughout the world.”

Vision

MANDATE OF NTP

Stock taking of High Level Professionals in Pakistan since 1976.

Short term or long term visits to Pakistan of Highly Qualified Pakistanis positioned abroad through TOKTEN, VEPCON augmented by PSD Program “President’s Programme for Care of Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis (PPQP)” since 2009.

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President’s Programme for Care of Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis

LAUNCHED BY MR. ASIF ALI ZARDARI

HONORABLE PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN

July 15, 2009

Develop Skilled Human Capital for

Pakistan

Address the ill effects of brain drain and global recessionAvail the benefit

of the advice of the experts

through short or long term visits

Facilitation of Expatriate Pakistanis

for their reintegration in the

economy

Provide employment services to

highly skilled Pakistanis

Establish an Interactive Web Based

Data Bank of HQPs

PROCESS OF PPQP

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PPQP OBJECTIVES

• Data bank of highly qualified professional Pakistanis local/abroad.

• System for expatriate Pakistani experts, effective contribution in Pakistan for economic development of the country.

• Reduce the ill effects of brain drain.

• Avail the benefit from the advice of the expert expatriate through correspondence and supply of pertinent technical literature.

• Role of Electronic Employment Exchange in country/abroad.

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STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

Data Collection

Utilization of Expatriate’s Short to Long Term Services

in Pakistan and Project Management Committee

Employment Services

International Linkages

Implementation Arrangements

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◦ An interactive Website “www.ppqp.gov.pk” for provision of online

registration facility to highly qualified Pakistanis throughout the world.

◦ National Database of Local and Expatriate Pakistani Professionals.

◦ National Database of Host Organization in Pakistan for Technical

Requirement of expatriate HQP.

◦ Website facility for requisitioning institutions/employers/companies in

Pakistan and abroad.

STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

Data Collection

DATABANK

1. Host Organizations/Institutions/Universities/Agencies

2. Highly Qualified Professionals (HQPs) in Pakistan

3. Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis (HQoPs)

4. Deficient areas/Sectoral needs in Pakistani Institutions

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Host Organizations/Institutions/Universities/Agencies 10890

Highly Qualified Professionals (HQPs) Registered 609,519

Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis (HQoPs) Registered 5762

Deficient areas/Sectoral needs notified by Host Agencies 110

STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

DATABANKS

IslamabadQuaid-e-Azam UniversityNational Institute of HealthPakistan Institute of Medical SciencesFederal Government Services Hospital National Physical and Standards LaboratoryOil and Gas Development CorporationOPTICS Lab. PAECNational Institute of Special EducationNational Transport Research CentreNational Police Academy National Forensic Science AgencyDirectorate of Energy ResourcesGlobal Change Impact Studies CentreAllama Iqbal Open UniversityBureau of Police Research and DevelopmentPakistan Computer BureauPlanning and Development DivisionComputer Training CenterCapital Development Authority

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HOST ORGANIZATIONS1

Pakistan Agriculture Research CouncilRiphah International UniversityNational Agriculture Research CenterWater Resource Research InstituteFederal Bureau of StatisticsNational Highways AuthorityNational Archives Nuclear Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (NORI)National Institute of ElectronicsNational Institute of HealthPakistan Academy of SciencesPakistan Environmental Protection AgencyPakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchPakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH)Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST)SHIFA International Hospitals and College of MedicineExpert Advisory CellHydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan Contd…

HOST ORGANIZATIONS1

RawalpindiDr A.Q. Khan Research LaboratoriesArmed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC)Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID)Armed Forces Medical CollegeArmed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI)Armed Forces Institute of PathologyArmy Medical CollegeCombined Military HospitalFatima Jinnah Women UniversityMilitary College of SignalsNational University of Science and TechnologyRawalpindi Medical College

AbbottabadAbbottabad Hospital Complex

D.I.KhanGomal University

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HOST ORGANIZATIONS1

BahawalpurIslamia UniversityQuaid-e-Azam Medical CollegeMultanBahauddin Zakariya UniversityChildren Hospital ComplexNishter Medical CollegeQuettaUniversity of BaluchistanInstitute of Business Administration, University of BaluchistanAgricultural Research InstitutePlanning and Development DepartmentResource Development Corporation / Saindak Metals FaisalabadAgriculture UniversityNational Institute of Biology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE)Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB)Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (NIFSAT)Ayub Agricultural Research Institute

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HOST ORGANIZATIONS1

LahoreUniversity of the PunjabCollege of Community MedicineKing Edward Medical CollegePakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchGovernment College UniversityInstitute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (INMOL)Planning and Development Board The Children’s Hospital & The Institute of Child HealthMental Hospital Center of Excellence in Advance Molecular BiologyLahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Pakistan Administrative Staff CollegeLahore Chamber of CommerceShaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research CenterSheikh Zayed Hospital / Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute Biotechnology and Food Research CenterPost Graduate Medical InstituteAllama Iqbal Medical CollegeCollege of DentistryNational Fertilizer CorporationUniversity of Health Sciences Contd…

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TopiGIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and TechnologyTaxilaHeavy Mechanical Complex, TaxilaD.I. KhanGomal UniversityPeshawar NWFP University of Engineering and TechnologyPeshawar UniversityNWFP Agriculture UniversityKhyber Medical CollegePost Graduate Medical Institute / Hayatabad Medical ComplexJamshoro & TandojamMehran University of Engineering and TechnologyNation al Centre of Excellence in Analytical ChemistryLiaquat Medical CollegeSindh Agriculture University

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KarachiKarachi UniversityKarachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUP).Karachi Shipyard Engineering Works.Pakistan Steel.Baqai Medical UniversityNED University of Engineering and TechnologySir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)PCSIR LaboratoriesHamdard UniversityThe Aga Khan UniversityHEJ Research Institute of ChemistryPakistan Navy Engineering CollegeS.Z.A.B Institute of TechnologyCollege of Physicians and SurgeonsJinnah Post Graduate Medical CenterInfection Control Society of PakistanDow University of Health SciencesSindh Medical CollegePakistan Mineral Development CorporationFederal Chemical and Ceramics CorporationNational Institute of OceanographyNavy Engineering College

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Deficient areas/ sectoral needs in various fields of

specialization are identified by user / intended host

organizations. These include universities, professional,

scientific and technological, research organizations,

production units and private sector. For this purpose a

proforma has been specifically designed and designated as

Technical Requirement (TR) Form.

MODUS OPERANDI FORIDENTIFICATION OF DEFICIENT AREAS

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Identified List of Deficient Areas

Natural and Physical Sciences Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Agriculture and Forestry Engineering and Science

Applied Sciences Psychiatry

Biochemistry and Biotechnology Psychology

Biological Sciences Science and Technology

Business and Economics Social Sciences

Cell and Molecular Biology Surgery and Medicine

Chemistry Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering and Science

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◦ Specialized lectures, seminars/workshops/ symposia and training courses in Host Organization.

◦ Initiating new or participating in an on-going research or developing projects in deficient area institutions.

◦ Realization of a practical project, such as establishing a laboratory, setting up a production line or selecting and installing equipment.

◦ Advice on policy issues and technical matters to implement top priority sector programmes.

STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

Short Term Placement of HQoPs

Secretary,Ministry of Education and Trainings

Additional Secretary,President’s Secretariat

Advisor (PSDP),Planning and Development Division

Project Director (FFHP),Higher Education Commission

Managing Director,Overseas Employment Corporation

Director General National Talent Pool Representative/s from concerned Host Organization/s (Participation mandatory)

Chairman

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

VISITS OF EXPATRIATE PAKISTANI PROFESSIONALS BY FIELD AND PROGRAMME

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION NO. OF CONSULTANTS / PROFESSIONALS

PROGRAM TOKTEN VEPCON PPQP TOTAL

TOTAL 837 70 51 958

• Employment of highly qualified Pakistanis in International Market.

• Assist Overseas Employment Corporation for international market.

• Provision of data to international Organizations/Establishments for

employment of Highly Qualified Pakistanis

• Bio data of 85,319 Highly Qualified Manpower has been forwarded

to Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), out of them 13,800

professionals provided jobs in local market.

STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

Employment/Placement of HQP Local

• With World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)

and other Global Agencies.

• To identify potential private sector through International

Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT).

STRATEGY OF IMPLEMENTATION

International Employment/Placement of HQP Abroad

Field of Specializations

Industrial Engineering Inorganic ChemistryMaterial Sciences Metallurgical EngineeringMelton Salt Chemistry Micro ElectronicsMicro Morphology Mining EngineeringMolecular Biology Nuclear ChemistryNuclear Physics Nuclear EngineeringNeurological Surgery Neuro PhysiologyNeuro Psychopharmacology Ophthalmology Pest Control Petroleum Engineering Poultry Science PhysiotherapyPlant Ecology Plastic SurgeryPsychology Psychopharmacology Pulmonary Medicine Radiation OncologySocial Sciences Solar SciencesSolar Energy Special EducationStructural Engineering Tissue CultureSynthetic Organic Chemistry Telecommunication Thermolumine Science Thoracic SurgeryTraffic / Transportation Engg. Urban Planning

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATIONS OF VISITED EXPATRIATE PAKISTANI PROFESSIONALS

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Dental SpecialityOncology Data ManagementEconomic ManagementEconomicsElectrical EngineeringEngineering GeologyEnvironmental EntomologyEnvironmental ToxicologyElectron MicroscopyEarthquake EngineeringForeign Management AffairsFood and NutritionForensic SciencesFluid MechanicsGenetic EngineeringGeophysicsGIS Bio-Diversity

GastroenterologyHistory/BibliographyHomeostasis, ThrombosisHaematologyHisto pathologyHuman Anatomy

Hydraulics HydrologyHazardous MaterialsHematologyHealth OncologyIndustrial EngineeringInorganic ChemistryIntra Operative Intensive Medical ICUInformation Technology

SUCCESSES STORIES OF

NATIONAL TALENT POOL

DR. SURRAIYA RASHEED

Dr. Surraiya Rasheed is a Professor of Pathology, Laboratory of Viral

Oncology and AIDS Research, University of Southern California, USA.

Her fields of specialization are: Cancer, AIDS and Viruses.

Dr. Surraiya Rasheed carried out various activities for the development of

the hospital and conducted 12 workshops and seminars on various topics

in which 50-60 doctors and scientists from 6 medical institutions

participated. She initiated research in the fields of cancer and Hepatitis-B.

SHAUKAT KHANUM MEMORIAL CANCER HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SKMCH & RC)

Dated : 13-02-2001

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DR. ABDUL SHAKOOR UPPAL

Dr. Abdul Shakoor is a Professor, Department of Geology, Kent State University, USA. His field of specialization is Engineering Geology.

Dr. Abdul Shakoor conducted National Training Course on Evaluation of Rock as Construction Material”, Attended by 95 professionals from 30 organizations including Road Research Laboratory, Building Research Laboratory, NESPAK, PCSIR, Atomic Energy (Mineral Centre), Geological Survey of Pakistan, SIEMEN (a Multinational Company), Central Materials Testing Lab (CMTL), students and faculty members of the Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. This course was unique in its nature and highly appreciated by the participants and was considered very beneficial for participants.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, Ministry of Railway,Dated : 04-03-1996

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DR. ANWAR NASIM Dr. Anwar Nasim, an Internationally known Geneticist, has played a significant

role in introducing Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Pakistan. On his

recommendations, National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic

Engineering, Faisalabad was established, which is today recognized as the

leading national research institute in this area and is the national focal point

for international centre for genetics engineering and biotechnology.

National Institute of Agriculture and Biotechnology (NIAB), Dated : 15-12-1980

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• Identification of Deficient Areas.

• Provision of Alumni Data.

• Profile of Focal Person.

• Provision of Faculty Data.

• Identification of Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis

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SUGGESTIONSdirectorgeneral@ppqp.gov.pk

Sahih International:“We raise in degrees whom We will, but over every possessor of knowledge is one [more] knowing.”

SURAH YUSUF AYAT NO. 76

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