Has done bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from NWFP UET Peshawar with honours. Major specialized subjects during studies were from the field of Telecommunications. After graduation (1987), joined Research & Development Department of Carrier Telephone Industries (CTI) Islamabad. CTI is a joint venture of PTCL & Siemens Germany. During his stay at CTI (till 1996) was involved in design & development of several telecom related projects initially as a team member and later as project leader. Relay Repeater, Fully Automatic Line tester, Digital PABX, Automatic Call Distribution System & Directory Assistance (17), Wireless Adapters for Mobiles & Switch mode power supplies are few to mention from the list of projects undertaken by him at CTI.

Joined WorldCall as a founding member as Director Technical, carried out complete network and product design & implementation of ‘Hello’ with the help of team members. Maintained close liaison with the PTA and PTCL top and lower management for this project.

When Cable TV service was legalized and licenses issued, WorldCall was the first company to come up with the Idea of Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) network including Internet Over Cable (IOC) deployment and started its operations from Lahore by deploying optical fibre cable and associated nodes all over the city. As Group Director Technical, supervised all technical aspects including technical operations of the project.

After gaining significant experience from Lahore, replicated the same HFC model at Karachi with even better approach. Optical fibre cable was deployed all over Karachi in major & minor rings with reduced node size for better quality of service and network management.

When Telecom Market was deregulated in Pakistan in year 2003 and Licenses were awarded for Long Distance International (LDI), Local Loop (LL) and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) networks, was actively involved in making policies and recommendations to the Ministry of IT & Telecom, The PTA and PTCL. As the main regulatory liaison person helped WorldCall successfully acquire those licenses and be the first one to start rolling out LDI, LL and WLL networks. WorldCall also started planning for laying Optical Fibre Long Haul network from Karachi to Peshawar in redundant Rings. As Group Director Technical successfully handled all Technical (from design to roll out and project management), regulatory and inter-operator liaison aspects of all these projects.

Left WorldCall in January 2007 to join Technology At Work (Pvt) Limited (T@W) as CEO and founding Director. From this platform is providing consultancy, project management and implementation services in ICT sector.

Mr. Babar Ali Syed has 25 years of vast experience in the Telecomm Industry, Mr. Syed previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at WorldCall Telecom from 2008 until May 2023. Prior to this, he has maintained various roles in WorldCall Telecom Limited as Managing Director for over six years, Consultant for Broadband Karachi deployment, Chief Operating Officer LDI and ED WLL. His previous experiences include senior project management positions with Alcatel and project execution portfolio. His core skills include Defining and elaborating scope of work, Fiber Optic-Network Engineering and Deployment, GSM Network Deployments, Broad band Network Roll outs and projects rollouts for Telecom operations.

He successfully led the team for acquisition of WorldCall Telecom which is 2nd largest listed Telecom Company of Pakistan Stock Exchange having its operations across Pakistan. Core Expertise include development and implementation of business strategy, corporate governance, business development and team management.

Mr. Lucman served as caretaker Minister in-charge for three ministries in Provincial Cabinet namely Information Technology (IT), Information & Broadcasting and Communication and Works (C & W) in 2007. He was also an advisor in Federal government. During his tenor, C & W was instrumental in an elaborate layout of work including but not limited to maintenance of almost 68,000 KMS of highways, 300 Bridges and over 800 government buildings. Many new bridges were completed and highways finished, announced or initiated by the previous government but never reached culmination. In the IT sector, among other works, completion of hallmark IT Tower in Lahore stands out which is now named as Arfa Kareem Tower.

Mr. Lucman is a Media tycoon who can carry Company’s image as Brand Ambassador in media segments related to Telecom Sector, Digital Media, IT and Information & Broadcasting.

He has been associated with WorldCall Group in the past. He was integral member of our group for listing of two companies on the Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited (Now Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited) for IPO. He played a crucial role in creating lucrative environment to attract foreign investments in digital & Media segments of Pakistan. He was part of the management team responsible to launch new concepts in the country including Pakistan’s first portal, MegaEast.com. Mr. Lucman is the proud owner of baaghi.tv involved in day to day operations. His professional career boasts of strong background in Senior Management not to mention launch of Pakistan’s three top channels in record time.

Mr. Lucman is a multi-talented investigative journalist and television host with brilliant and accurate stance on controversial issues. Brands Magazine listed him as the ‘Second Most Influential Pakistani’. His shows stand out in bringing relief for many underprivileged segments of the society.

He has been awarded many prestigious national and international awards including President’s Pride of Performance Award Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Agahi Award, Rumi Award, British Wedgwood Award, and PFUJ - struggling for freedom Award.

His popularity can be gauged by highest number of social media followers and supporters amongst media personalities of the country.

Mrs. Hina Babar is a graduate in Economics and Journalism from Punjab University. She has work experience in Middle East with more than a decade old association with WorldCall. She brings along intellectual and gender diversity on our Board.

Mr. Tariq Hasan has over 18 years of extensive experience in the field of banking and finance. His professional experience covers credit and corporate finance, as well as financial inclusion of small & medium enterprises in Pakistan. Currently he is serving as Vice President, Corporate & Investment Banking, at Pak Oman Investment Company Limited. He has also served in key roles in collaboration with the central bank and representatives of the banking industry to help roll out initiatives for broadening financial inclusion, improving efficiency within the banking sector, and advancing the cause of economic empowerment. Mr. Tariq has previously worked at Habib Bank Limited and Pakistan State Oil Company Limited.

He holds BBA and MBA degrees from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Abbas Raza is high-calibre, senior international management executive with extensive telecom and management experience spanning nearly 30 years. Has held various senior roles in Operations, Business Development, Program/Project Management and Customer Management and has a truly international outlook and mindset having been based in Germany, The Netherlands, Pakistan, UK and East Africa.

Dominant part of career spent in developing technology solutions/business segments, and driving organizational change-management processes targeting Innovation & Thought-Leadership. Proven leadership & people management skills, having operated in regional sales roles in Europe and UK. Holistically managing all related aspects, such as creation/implementation of business processes, HR plans & organizational sales and business strategies.

In recent past he has established a Agri Tech company, which not only has potential to disrupt our Agri space as we know it, but also will contribute tremendously towards uplifting of small farmers and country’s GDP. By leveraging data analytics and digitization.

Meet Muhammad Naved, a seasoned senior executive boasting an impressive 28-year journey in telecommunications and information technology management. He stands as a true trailblazer within the WorldCall community, leaving an indelible mark through his dedicated service. Throughout his long-standing association with WorldCall, Naved has taken on and excelled at numerous assignments, showcasing his knack for crafting and implementing advanced technical solutions that drive corporate growth.

He's not just a leader; he's a results-oriented problem solver. Whether it's understanding business needs or executing technical projects to boost efficiency, he's the go-to person. With a wealth of experience in IT and telecom infrastructure, data networks, software development, and third-party integration solutions, Naved is a master in his domain. He wields proficiency in various programming languages, databases, and the latest tech tools, having navigated both Microsoft and open-source platforms. His keen insight into leveraging technology to deliver tailored enterprise solutions is unmatched.

With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Naved's education forms a robust foundation for his accomplishments. His academic journey includes courses in Electronics, Communication & Computer Science, and he is a proud member of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Adding a global perspective to his repertoire, Naved has undergone rigorous training and courses across Pakistan, the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. These experiences have further honed his technical prowess and leadership acumen.