Asad I.A. Khan
LAHROE – NESPAK started its journey 38 years ago, and there was no looking back in terms of growth and development. It offers a broad spectrum of services in the realm of engineering consultancy ranging from energy to environment as well as information technology. NESPAK has always remained in the forefront, showing steady growth at home and abroad. By the grace of God, the Company has emerged successful in the ventures it has been engaged, both in the public and private sectors. In the years behind us, NESPAK saw several ups and downs in its business acquisition and implementation of projects. Through the years, it nevertheless rose to the challenges it came across and continues to move ahead. NESPAK made record progress during 2010-2011 by acquiring projects worth Rs 7.2 billion. It acquired 110 new projects at home and abroad amid tough national and international competition. Major projects acquired in foreign countries include Gambella Irrigation & Drainage Project, Ethiopia; Seven Schools around Doha, Qatar; Traffic Police Complex, Qatar; Road projects in Oman; AI-Saleef Port Silos in Yemen; Strom Water & Drainage projects in various cities of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Power Plant No. 10, Saudi Arabia. NESPAK remained actively involved in reconstruction activities in Afghanistan as construction work progressed on projects, in the health and education sectors.
The major projects acquired in Pakistan during the year include Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project; 747MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, Guddu; Flood Damages Restoration Project; Bara Multipurpose Dam; Flyover at Kalma Chowk, Lahore, 500kV Lahore & Gujrat Substations along with Allied Transmission Lines; Rehabilitation & Modernization of Jinnah Barrage.
Strict quality assurance has always been the hallmark of NESPAK. During the year, audit reports were generated after internal audits were executed through the Internal Quality Audit Programme at all NESPAK divisions/offices. Surveillance audits were carried out by the lead auditor of Moody International at NESPAK’s Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad offices.
NESPAK was issued the new standard and the UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Services) Certificate by Moody International for three years. NESPAK is an icon of precision and engineering excellence and it applies the same throughout the broad spectrum of its consultancy services. Our strength lies in our professional staff.
Specialised training programmes are regularly held to enhance professional capabilities of the employees. NESPAK Human Resource Division organised a series of courses/lectures on technical, managerial and support competencies during 2010-2011 at Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, imparting training to 760 employees. As many as 131 courses were conducted on project management, monitoring & evaluation, assertive client handling, problem solving and decision making. For support competencies, courses on thinking skills, presentation skills, technical report writing, leadership and conflict resolution were arranged. NESPAK believes in quality work and meeting timelines for the projects in hand. NESPAK’s performance in the earthquake-hit areas has been commendable, where it continues to play its role in the reconstruction of the projects worth Rs. 15.7 billion. NESPAK is committed to its clients and staff and we cherish the core values of integrity, respect and teamwork.
In the service of its clients, NESPAK pursues the highest standards of professionalism, being open to new technologies acting decisively and consistently reiterating its goal to maintain the positive and nurturing environment within NESPAK, striving towards the path of sustainable growth and the general well-being of its employees.