ABOUT PMD
Pakistan MNP Database (G) Limited
PMD is a company fully owned by the 4 Cellular Mobile Operators of Pakistan. PMD was initially mandated to operate the Number Portability Clearinghouse, however, over the years other operations related to Regulatory Compliance were also housed at PMD. With the passage of time, PMD has emerged into a credible technology partner of the CMOs and contributes significantly towards achieving their business objectives. With more than a decade of delivering Telco-grade Information and Communication Services to the Cellular Mobile Operators, PMD has unmatched Service Availability and Security Infrastructure.
OUR STORY
PMD, Pakistan MNP Database (Guarantee) Limited was established in October 2005 by Six Mobile Operators of Pakistan, to operate the Mobile Number Portability Clearing House Data Centre. With the passage of time, the Mobile Operators have been reduced to Four, namely Jazz, Telenor, Zong and Ufone.
In 2012, PMD was also chosen to house the Central Database for the all CMOs’ active subscribers. This Central Database is used to enforce the “5 Voice-SIMs per CNIC” and the “3 Data-Only SIMs per CNIC” limit. The Mobile Subscribers of Pakistan can check the count of their Voice & Data SIMs against their CNICs / Foreign IDs (Passport, POR, POC) by sending their CNIC Numbers to the Short-Code 668, operated by PMD.
In 2014, the CMOs chose to host the central Middleware for the CMOs’ Common Biometric Verification System, which allows all the CMOs’ to undertake the GSM-Sales activities on their Common BVS Devices across the entire country. The Common BVS Project is the first joint venture of its kind in Pakistan amongst the Mobile Operators.
MISSION
PMD intends to be the Partner of Choice for Pakistan’s leading Service Providers and Enterprises by delivering the most Innovative, Reliable and Cost-Effective Means of Accessing the Telecom Industry’s Big Data and Meet their Customers’ Growing Needs through the Rapid Deployment of New Technologies.
VISION
To build a bridge between Businesses and the Pakistani Mobile Telecom Industry and make their Data and Services universally accessible.
ISO 27001 Information Security
Policy Statement
Pakistan MNP Database (Guarantee) Limited (PMD) has the policy to create, maintain and continually improve the Information Security Management System and to adhere to ISMS practices in compliance with best practices required for information security needs.
PMD is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and fulfils all the contractual obligations. This is to ensure protection of its information assets from all threats – internal or external, deliberate or accidental, and natural disasters.
Our Core Values
Client Focus
Quality
Integrity
Teamwork
Passion
Years of experience
Pakistan’s leading Service Providers and Enterprises
Mobile Operators
Jazz, Telenor, Zong and Ufone
Million subscribers
Handling more than 10 million subscribers
Data center
State of the art data center
OUR BOARD
Mr. Syed Fakhar Ahmed
Chairman
Mr. Syed Fakhar Ahmed
DirectorMr. Syed Fakhar Ahmed, Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Officer of Jazz, has been the Director on PMD’s Board since January 2020. Mr. Fakhar is a seasoned corporate professional with over twenty years of experience across industries and countries. He has held senior leadership roles in the Energy, FMCG, Finance, and Development sectors. Most recently, he was the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at K-Electric. Prior to that he served with Nestle in Pakistan and China. During his diverse career, he has been delivering results in cross-sectoral regulatory advocacy, organizational transformations, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and value chain development. He has proven expertise in the area of stakeholder and crisis management along with Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Mr. Fakhar holds an MBA in Marketing and an MA in Political Science and is a member of the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK). Fakhar is married with three children and is fond of heavy bikes and equestrian sports.
Mr. Naveed Khalid Butt
Director
Mr. Naveed Khalid Butt
ChairmanMr. Naveed Khalid Butt is currently serving as the Chief Officer, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs in Ufone (PTML) since 2009. He has earlier been the Head of the Customer Operations, IT as well as Commercial departments at Ufone between 2004 and 2009. An electronics engineer by profession, Mr. Naveed Khalid Butt has been associated with Pakistan’s Cellular Mobile Industry in key management positions almost since its inception, with his roles as Executive Director at Paktel (2000-2004) and RGM North/GM Customer Services at Instaphone (1995-2000).
He also has a degree in Business Administration with Majors in General Management. He has been actively involved in the key initiatives of the Cellular Industry during this time frame including his roles as the Member of PMD’s Board of Directors and the Chairman of PMD’s Executive Committee.
Mr. Kamran Ali
Director
Mr. Kamran Ali
DirectorMr. Kamran Ali is the Chief Regulatory Officer at CMPak Limited and has been the Director on PMD's Board since August 2016. With over 20 years of experience in Commercial Law, Telecommunication, and Corporate Management, his professional engagements include the Ministry of Information Technology, National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), World Bank Group, Telenor Group and the World Trade Organization.
He was also a board member of PTCL (Etisalat), the UBank (formerly Rozgar Microfinance Bank) and Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP). His memberships and affiliations include Competition Advisory Group, High Court Bar Association of Pakistan, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and Amnesty International.
Mr. Shan Ul Haq
Director
Mr. Shan Ul Haq
DirectorWith a remarkable tenure spanning over 19 years, Shan has solidified his position as a seasoned leader in the realm of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy. Currently serving as Vice President Regulatory and Public Policy at Telenor, his expertise encompass Regulatory Analysis, Business Development, and Strategic Planning. Preceding this role, Shan served as Senior Advisor Public Policy at Telenor Pakistan for a period of 7.5 years, during which his invaluable contributions played a pivotal role in shaping the company's approach to regulatory compliance and public policy advocacy. His professional journey also extends beyond Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, encompassing diverse roles such as Director of Human Resources, Director LDI, Business Development and Value-Added Services. Shan has an academic foundation in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston College Carroll School of Management.
OUR MANAGEMENT
Mr. Reza Bokhary
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Reza Bokhary
Chief Executive OfficerMr. Reza Bokhary joined PMD as the Chief Executive Officer in July, 2021. As a results-oriented management professional with almost 30 years of corporate experience with reputed multinational companies like Siemens Telecom and Nokia Siemens, he brings strong expertise in P&L management, business development, strategic planning, customer & government relations, project management, and policy development and implementation.
With extensive exposure to both private and public sector companies and customers, he has a deep understanding of business growth and success drivers, with a strong record of delivering against ambitious revenue and profitability targets across the multiple businesses he has managed over the course of his career.
He was the founding Managing Director of Trovicor Pakistan in 2009, a subsidiary of Trovicor GmbH, which he led successfully for 7 years. Earlier he has served as the Customer Team Head (Public and Corporate Solutions) at Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN). As part of the Core Management Team of NSN, he made an active contribution towards the integration of the new organization that resulted from the merger of Siemens Telecom and Nokia Telecom. Before that he served as General Manager in Siemens Telecom for almost 8 years. In addition, he has represented global corporations like European Aeronautics & Defense Systems and Rohde & Schwarz in Pakistan. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronics.
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Mr. Shahid Kalim
Chief Technology & Information Officer
Mr. Shahid Kalim
Chief Technology & Information OfficerMr. Shahid Kalim has been with PMD since 2020. He holds Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and is a seasoned Telecom professional with over thirty-one-year experience covering areas of planning, implementation, operations and project management.
He is amongst the pioneers of Cellular telephony in Pakistan. Before joining PMD, he has worked as National Manager Switching at Paktel (now Zong), General Manager Engineering at Ufone, Director Technical & Regulatory Affairs at Link Direct International (an LDI operator owned by Mobilink/Jazz) and Director Strategic Projects at Mobilink/Jazz. He has also provided consultancy to Special Communications Organization (SCO) in the revamp and expansion of their legacy network to provide 3G and LTE services in the Azad Jammu and Gilgit, Baltistan regions.
He has played key role in developing MNP technical specifications, Guidelines and Code of Practices in Pakistan. He has also served at PMD’s Executive and Technical committees on behalf of Jazz.
Mr. Omair Hassan Khan
Chief HR, Administration & Procurement Officer
Mr. Omair Hassan Khan
Chief HR, Administration & Procurement OfficerMr. Omair Hassan Khan joined PMD in 2017, and is presently serving as Chief Human Resource, Administration & Procurement Officer. He is chairing the Harassment Committee and is the trustee of the Provident Fund Committee. A leading expert on creating business values through people and is responsible for developing and executing human resource, administration, and procurement strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. In his professional career, he has been heading HR operations for many years in the Oil & Gas sector of the Gulf. Prior to his employment in the Gulf, he has also been working with Telenor and HBL which makes him a seasoned professional with vast industrial reach in his field of expertise.
He has done Bachelor’s & Master’s in Business Administration in the field of Finance and HRM from BBS. He is a certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor and also certified in “Sustainable Business Strategy” from Harvard Business School and “Leading Organizations in Disruptive Times” from INSEAD - France.
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Syeda Sumayya Tul Kubra
Head Finance & Company Secretary
Syeda Sumayya Tul Kubra
Head Finance & Company SecretarySyeda Sumayya Tul Kubra is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and heads the finance function at PMD. She is also the company secretary, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and has been a part of PMD since 2013. She has accumulated more than 15 years of expertise in corporate taxation, legal compliance, strategic planning, corporate governance and business performance optimization, and has extensive experience of working with the Pakistani telecoms, banking, IT and the non-profit sectors.
Sumayya also holds the Certified Internal Control Auditor (IIA-US) and the Certified Financial Consultant (IFC-Canada) certifications, is a certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor and holds accolades from the prestigious Harvard Business School.