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5 days ago
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Safety Awareness Campaign 2025: NGC organises seminars at various grid stations
LAHORE: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (formerly NTDC) has launched a nationwide series of safety training seminars under 'Safety Awareness Campaign 2025,' aimed at strengthening safety practices and enhancing public awareness, by ensuring compliance with directives of Nepra and equipping staff with essential knowledge and skills to achieve Zero Accident Goal. Following the campaign, safety seminars were organized at 500kV grid stations; New Lahore, Yousafwala (Sahiwal), Gatti (Faisalabad), 220kV grid stations; New Kotlapkhpat, Wapda Town, Ravi, Ghazi Road, Bund Road, Shalamar, Sarfraznagar, Gujrat, Daharki, Jhmapir-II (Sindh) and Industrial-II Quetta. The seminars focused on providing first aid, emergency response and key safety protocols relevant to field operations. Participants received hands-on training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and were trained about emergency preparedness, safety procedures and the significance of life-saving techniques in operational environment. The NGC officers delivered technical presentations covering a range of critical safety topics, including substation and transmission line hazards, field inspection practices, standard of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and newly introduced Permit to Work (PTW) performa by the Nepra. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), firefighting and emergency preparedness sessions were also conducted by Rescue 1122 at some of the grid stations. The seminars saw active participation from NGC staff across the Maintenance, Operations, P&I, Security and Admin departments. Managing Director NGC, Engr Muhammad Shahid Nazir appreciated the Safety Awareness Campaign and stated that safety is fundamental to our operations. He commended all those involved for their dedication to fostering a culture that safeguards our workforce and infrastructure. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
30-05-2025
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Shahid Nazir made NGC managing director
LAHORE: The Board of Directors of the National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan Limited (formerly NTDC), in its 297th meeting, has approved the appointment of Engr Muhammad Shahid Nazir as the Managing Director of NGC. A formal notification has been issued in this regard. Prior to this appointment, Engr Shahid Nazir was serving as the General Manager Project Delivery (North) at NGC. He brings over 32 years of experience in the power transmission sector and has been instrumental in the execution of several key power transmission projects. Engr. Shahid Nazir holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of South Asia, Lahore and an MBA in Finance from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. Throughout his distinguished career, he has played leading roles in major projects such as the Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Dasu Transmission Line Project, where he served as Chief Engineer. He has also represented Pakistan abroad on deputation. His appointment follows the retirement of Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas, who completed his term as Managing Director yesterday (Thursday). On his final day, Engr Waseem Younas met with NGC officers and staff, expressing his best wishes and appreciation for their support. Engr Shahid Nazir has been assigned with the role of Managing Director on stop-gap basis and will serve in this capacity until a permanent appointment is made. On appointment, talking to the officers and employees, Engr Shahid Nazir expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors for their trust. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring timely completion of ongoing NGC projects. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
29-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Shahid Nazir appointed as managing director of NGC Pakistan
The Board of Directors of the National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan Limited (formerly NTDC), in its 297th meeting, has approved the appointment of Engr Muhammad Shahid Nazir as the Managing Director of NGC. A formal notification has been issued in this regard. Prior to this appointment, Engr Shahid Nazir was serving as the General Manager, Project Delivery (North) at NGC. He brings over 32 years of experience in the power transmission sector and has been instrumental in the execution of several key power transmission projects. Nazir holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of South Asia, Lahore and an MBA in Finance from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. NGC BoD constitutes restructuring body to oversee transition Throughout his distinguished career, he has played a leading role in major projects, including the Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Dasu Transmission Line Project, where he served as Chief Engineer. He has also represented Pakistan abroad on deputation. His appointment follows the retirement of Engr Muhammad Waseem Younas, who completed his term as Managing Director on Wednesday. On his final day, Younas met with NGC officers and staff, expressing his best wishes and appreciation for their support. Shahid Nazir has been appointed as Managing Director temporarily and will serve in this capacity until a permanent appointment is made. On appointment, talking to the officers and employees, Engr Shahid Nazir expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors for their trust. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the timely completion of ongoing NGC projects.
