Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council and of the Professional Excellence Group
Engr. Waseem Nazir
Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council since 7 September 2024, and Chairman of the Professional Excellence Group, the nonpolitical forum for Pakistani engineers established in 2015. Also written as Engr. Wasim Nazir.
Chairman PEC · Chairman PEG
Two roles, one commitment to Pakistan's engineers
Engr. Waseem Nazir is Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and Chairman of the Professional Excellence Group (PEG). He took office as elected Chairman of PEC on 7 September 2024 for a three-year term. PEG is a nonpolitical forum for Pakistani engineers, established in 2015. Engr. Nazir holds a BSc in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Engineering and an MBA from the UK. He has completed 500 projects over four decades in water, transportation, energy, urban infrastructure and the environment. He represented Pakistan at ICOLD, served as Vice President of ICID, and established Y-PEG, the community for young engineers.
At PEC
Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council
- Elected Chairman after the PEC Governing Body elections of 18 August 2024.
- Assumed office on 7 September 2024 for a three-year term (2024–27).
- Leads PEC, the national body that registers engineers in Pakistan.
- Published work under his chairmanship is listed with dates and sources on the Track Record page. It is compiled from published sources and is not an official PEC report.
At PEG
Chairman, Professional Excellence Group
- Chairman of PEG, a nonpolitical forum for Pakistani engineers, established in 2015.
- Leads PEG's mission: to restore the image and prestige of the engineering profession through professional excellence and ethics.
- Author of the PEG Chairman's message; established Y-PEG for young engineers.
Biography
Engr. Waseem Nazir is Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and Chairman of the Professional Excellence Group (PEG).
At PEC, Engr. Nazir was elected to the PEC Governing Body in the elections of 18 August 2024. He took office as Chairman on 7 September 2024 for a three-year term (2024–27). Since then, PEC has published work in areas such as digital services for registered engineers, the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) programme for young engineers, a free Generative AI certification programme, international agreements, national codes and standards, and outreach to engineers and universities in the provinces. See the Track Record page for each item with its date and source.
At PEG, he leads a nonpolitical forum for Pakistani engineers, established in 2015. Its mission is to restore the image and prestige of the engineering profession by promoting professional excellence and ethics. PEG brings together consultants, constructors, public service engineers, educationists and researchers on one platform, rising above political, ethnic and class affiliations. Membership is free, in three categories: Young PEG (Y-PEG) for engineers who graduated within the last five years, Standard membership for other engineers, and Supporter for people who are not engineers but support PEG's mission. Engr. Nazir established Y-PEG, the young engineers' community.
Engr. Nazir holds a BSc in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Engineering and an MBA, all from the UK. Over four decades he has completed 500 projects in water, transportation, energy, urban infrastructure and the environment. He represented Pakistan at ICOLD (the International Commission on Large Dams) and served as Vice President of ICID (the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage).
Timeline
2015
PEG – Professional Excellence Group established as a nonpolitical forum for Pakistani engineers
18 Aug 2024
PEC Governing Body elections
7 Sep 2024
Engr. Waseem Nazir assumes office as Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council (2024–27)
1 Dec 2024
PEC free Generative AI programme launched
11 Jun 2025
PEC–CSE Mutual Recognition Agreement signed (Chengdu)
23 Dec 2025
Three national codes launched
27 Mar 2026
GET Phase-II digital balloting, Lahore
15 Sep 2026
Brain Gain Portal formally inaugurated
Engr. Waseem Nazir
Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council
Chairman, Professional Excellence Group
BSc Civil Eng., MSc & MBA (UK)
- BSc Civil Engineering; MSc Engineering and MBA (UK)
- Over four decades of engineering practice, including 500 projects
- Represented Pakistan at ICOLD; Vice President of ICID
- Established Y-PEG, the young engineers' community
Engr. Waseem Nazir (Civil-7687) assumed office as elected Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council on 7 September 2024, for a three-year term.
A Call for Professional Unity & Excellence
“To provide a harmonious common platform for engineers to share knowledge and common values of professionalism, integrity, excellence and respect.”
Professional Excellence Group (PEG) is established to provide a harmonious common platform for engineers to share knowledge and common values of professionalism, integrity, excellence and respect of brother engineers to achieve the highest standards of profession and conduct so that engineers can play their leadership role in the society.
All the stakeholders i.e. consultants, constructors, public service engineers, educationists and researchers are invited to join the noble cause of promotion of engineering profession in totality rising above the petty political, ethnic and class affiliations.
The close coordination and communication amongst all the stakeholders will boost their confidence and the shared knowledge and experience will empower them to achieve the common objective of national development and self-reliance in engineering profession.
Chairman, Professional Excellence Group
The Work of Engr. Waseem Nazir at PEC
Explore the complete sourced record of institutional initiatives, regulatory reforms, and international agreements completed since 7 September 2024, organized across 7 core areas with dates, published sources, and an interactive explorer.
Published Achievements & Milestones
Every item below is documented by published news wire reports (APP, national press) or official council releases.
Digital / Smart PEC
Data strategy, digital identity and online services for registered engineers and contractors.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
MoU with Atomcamp to develop and implement PEC's data strategy
Smart PEC soft-launch at the 51st Governing Body meeting (Bhurban): Digital Engineering Map, PEC Live App, Brain Gain Portal and E-Card presented
Reported as a soft-launch; no usage figures are cited here.
MoU with NADRA for technical operations management, secure data hosting and application development support
Digital PEC registration credential available via the NADRA Pak-ID app
Digital balloting used for merit-based selection in the GET Placement Programme, supported by online portals for engineers and partner organisations
Instant (within 24 hours) contractor licence renewal reported as launched
Formal public inauguration of the Brain Gain Portal for overseas Pakistani engineers, with the Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology
Any counters shown on the portal are PEC's own display and have not been independently audited.
Youth pathways: GET and Pathway to Practice
A structured route from graduation to professional registration and a funded six-month house-job programme.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
Pathway to Practice desk inaugurated at BUITEMS, Quetta
The framework enables graduates to begin professional registration from graduation day; PEC desks at higher-education institutions followed.
GET Placement Programme: MoUs with 14 organisations signed in Islamabad
GET Placement Programme: MoUs with a further 15 organisations signed in Karachi
GET Phase-I placements commenced
PEC's GET page cites approximately 600 placements; the later APP report of the passing-out ceremony cites approximately 510 graduates. Each figure is quoted as published by its source.
GET Phase-I passing-out ceremony held at the National Defence University (NDU)
Described as Pakistan's first structured engineering house-job programme.
GET Phase-II digital balloting held at PEC Regional Office, Lahore
As published by APP: 5,300 applied, 3,982 shortlisted, 1,700 selected; 300 seats dedicated to Balochistan.
GET Phase-II skills training under way at eight centres, in two waves
APP (4 Sep 2026) cites 1,400 trainees in two waves of 700. PEC and APP headcounts for Phase-II differ across publications and are quoted as published.
Second Young Engineers Personality Development Programme inaugurated at NDU for GET Phase-II, Batch-I
Generative AI skills
A free Generative AI certification programme for PEC-registered engineers.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
Free six-week Generative AI programme launched, with international QR-traceable certificates
Cohort-1 concluded: 1,258 certified
Cohort-2 concluded: 1,180 certified
International MoUs and China–CSE
Mutual recognition and capacity-building partnerships that open global pathways for Pakistani engineers.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
PEC–CSE Mutual Recognition Agreement (China), signed at the Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity Building
Provides for reciprocal recognition of professional engineering qualifications, with joint working groups on credentials, CPD and exchanges.
Engineers Australia careers-pathway webinar held with the Pakistan Consulate General, Sydney
An MoU with Engineers Australia was reported as signed in the same period by Pakistani press.
Global Linkages Division cited as established at PEC Headquarters, Islamabad
Second batch of young engineers under the PEC–CSE–CAST framework in a China capacity-building programme
MoU signed with Energy China (CEEC), Islamabad
Codes, standards and institutional process
National codes, awards and consultative reforms of PEC's own processes.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
Formal launch of three national codes: Green Building; Rainwater Harvesting; Occupational Safety and Health in Construction
PEC Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad: 30 engineers honoured in eight categories
PEC Management Committee reviewed eight reform milestone themes
Awareness workshop on construction dispute resolution with the SAAROSH ADR Centre, PEC Headquarters
Provincial outreach
Direct engagement with engineers, universities and governments across the provinces and AJ&K.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
Four-day visit to Balochistan, followed by the Balochistan Action Plan 2025
First-time convening of all 11 Southern Punjab engineering universities at NFC Multan
MoU between the Government of Balochistan and PEC for a Technical Human Development Program for 300 engineers
Meeting with the Chief Secretary of AJ&K: briefing on the GET Placement Programme and agreement to hold a 3C interactive session
Chartered Project Director (PEC–NDU)
A joint PEC and National Defence University certification for project directors.
Chronological Milestone Timeline
Partnership with the National Defence University for the Chartered Project Director certification
First cohort passed out (ceremony at NDU; press coverage on 19 Aug 2026)
Announced Initiatives & Targets (In Progress)
These items have been publicly announced or are actively in progress. In accordance with strict editorial standards, they are clearly labelled and not presented as delivered.
Full digitalisation / e-licensing of PEC operations by December 2026
Announced Aug 2026; instant contractor renewal is already reported as live.
Generative AI: target of 45,000 engineers over three years
Announced Jul 2025. Certificate counts are published for Cohorts 1 and 2 only.
ISO certification of PEC
Work announced as in progress; certification has not been confirmed.
Engineering Support Center, Quetta (Balochistan Action Plan 2025)
Included in the approved plan; physical opening is not confirmed.
Chartered Project Director: scale-up to 50–100 directors annually
A stated vision; not enacted policy.
National ADR Centre to be operational by end of 2026
Announced target.
Source: Detailed Review Brief on the Chairmanship of the Pakistan Engineering Council (2024–27), version 3, refreshed 2 October 2026, compiled from published sources (APP and national press, pec.org.pk and official PEC channels). All figures and dates are quoted as published by the source named; where sources differ, each figure is attributed to its publisher. Announced and in-progress items are listed separately and are not presented as delivered. This is not an official PEC report.