Welcome to SOPREST
The Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST) was registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 by the Joint Stock Companies, Islamabad. Mr. Ghulam Ishaq Khan, former President of Pakistan, was elected its first & life-time President & Chief Executive. Mr. H. U. Beg, former Federal Finance Secretary, was its first honorary Executive Director.
President, SOPREST
Engr. Salim Saifullah Khan
Salim Saifullah Khan was born into an affluent family of Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He is a Khan or Lord of the Marwat tribe. He has, in the past, remained Finance Minister, Industries, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. He was also deputy opposition leader in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly in 1993. Salim Saifullah Khan has held portfolios of Housing, Commerce, Petroleum, and Inter-Provincial Coordination as a Federal Minister. He has most recently served as the Chairman of the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee. Presently Salim Saifullah Khan is Honorary Consul General of Turkey, at Peshawar.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Shakil Durrani
Shakil Durrani, a distinguished figure in Pakistan, has held prominent roles in both governmental and corporate sectors. With a remarkable career spanning over 36 years in the Pakistan Administrative Service, he has served as Chief Secretary in various provinces, overseeing administrative, security, and development affairs. Notably, he spearheaded significant water and power projects, earning recognition from the government of France for his contributions to the sector. In addition to his administrative endeavors, Durrani has made significant strides in wildlife conservation, particularly through initiatives like the Trophy Hunting program in Gilgit-Baltistan, which has played a pivotal role in species preservation and community welfare. Currently, he dedicates his efforts to educational advancement through his involvement with the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology, focusing on promoting natural sciences and technical education.
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