PanGro

A distinctive consulting boutique focused on sustainable solutions

PASSION

We don’t just check-off projects!
Passion for your success drives our engagement

INTEGRITY

Our philosophy centres around integrity in all aspects of the business

COLLABORATION

We don’t believe in client lists!
We form long lasting partnerships that help achieve objectives

ABOUT US

PanGro was formed to bring together expertise of like-minded practitioners, excelling in a variety of areas, and passionate to ‘start something of their own’. The focus of setting up this advisory practice was to offer boutique solutions. Our journey from 2009 has been exciting, challenging and engaging whereby PanGro evolved and established itself as a management consulting firm with new practice areas and successful completion of innovative projects. We bring together international and local experiences from a range of industries and sectors, organizations, functional verticals and skillsets to create value for our partners.

 

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Practice Areas

Corporate Advisory

A comprehensive suite of services to help organizations in all stages of their lifecycle – start-up to M&A and/or diversification.

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Public service delivery

PanGro’s Public Sector practice primarily focuses on understanding the macro and micro context of public sector

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Information & Communication Technologies

We help our clients transform their way of work – enriching organizations with

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FEATURED PROJECTS

  • <p>Conducted a feasibility study on the use of mobile technologies for scaling up birth registration in Pakistan. </p> <br> <h3>Pilot Strategy for Mobile Birth Registration (MBR) </h3> <br> <p>Development of a pilot strategy to design, implement and support interventions identified as part of the Feasibility Study. </p> <h3>MBR Pilot Programme Implementation</h3> <p>Implementation partner for UNICEF responsible for delivery of project activities and outputs. Carried out a detailed inception phase to finalize the pilot implementation modalities including process augmentation, agency coordination and partner management, development of technology solution including management dashboards, training programs for field staff and Local Government officials, on-ground support for trouble shooting and administration, results evaluation and transfer of technology to the Government. The project implemented three models for improving birth registration rates (1) SMS based mobile birth reporting system; and (2) Mobile Gatekeepers enabled with a mobile application (3) Stationary Gatekeepers enabled with a mobile application. The project was implemented in 3 Union Councils (2 in Sindh, 1 in Punjab).</p>

    Mobile Birth Registration

  • Carried out a review of legal, administrative and policy framework for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Pakistan using sampled information. The study explained in detail the current CRVS landscape in Pakistan, determine the feasibility of use of digital technologies to realise the CRVS vision in Pakistan and the cost-benefit analysis to using digital technologies for strengthening the CRVS system. The study also included recommendations for DBR technology solution components required to bring about a scalable and sustainable increase in the birth / death registration rate in Pakistan and define the key components – technology solution, policy/legislative changes, implementation arrangements, capacity building and behaviour change to be included as part of a DBR programme in Pakistan.

    Digital Birth Registration (DBR): Technical Analysis

  • Punjab Oil Mills, a public listed company, engaged PanGro as management consultants for advising on implementation of their ERP solution. The assignment covered assessment of business requirements, ascertaining to-be state model, readiness assessment of the company, development of procurement documents, vendor selection, oversight of the implementation and monitoring till successful go-live.

    ERP Implementation

  • As a partner firm with Associated Consultancy Center (ACC) undertook the financial feasibility for construction of the Multan-Lahore Section of approximately 330 KM in length of Karachi – Lahore Motorway (KLM) on Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis including financial modelling, concession agreement etc. The private sector was envisaged to be responsible for Design, Financing, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Transfer of the highway. <h3>Lahore Ring Road Project (Southern Loop) </h3> <p>As a partner firm with Associated Consultancy Center (ACC) undertook the financial advisory for the Lahore Ring Road (Southern Loop) Project that would enable our client to evaluate different options i.e. Concession period (15 years / 10 years) and types of public private partnership arrangements i.e. Build Lease Transfer (BLT) and Build Transfer (BT). Detailed financial modelling was done along with scenario analyses to evaluate the project returns for our client (NPV, IRR, and Payback) and Government (NPV of Annuity Payments, Taxation Revenue etc) and present findings to the Government of Punjab. </p>

    Feasibility Studies

  • As a partner firm with Associated Consultancy Center (ACC) undertook a detailed financial feasibility for National Highway Authority, including traffic studies, engineering estimates, development of financial model and preparation of commercial feasibility study of an additional two lane bridge on Indus Highway at Khushalgarh on Public Private Partnership basis. The engineering and technical aspects of the project were managed by the lead firm while PanGro was responsible for commercial and financial aspects of the project.

    Financial Feasibility of two bridges on Indus Highway at KhushalGarh

  • Detailed feasibility studies were carried out for each of the industrial areas to assess avenues for establishment of childcare centres within the industrial areas. This was to facilitate working parents who cannot afford high fee for day care services for their children. The study proposed structuring of a pilot project under the PPP modality which could lead to a full-scale programme. The study also entailed extensive stakeholder consultations including working parents, industrial estate associations, Department of Labor in both provinces. <h3>Mainstreaming Gender in Business Curricula in Pakistan</h3> <p>A Strategic Roadmap was prepared to support ILO in engaging academic institutions to mainstream gender in business curricula. The assignment included a review of international best practices for such efforts. A gap analysis was carried out by reviewing business courses used by leading business schools in Pakistan and opportunities to introduce gender dimensions. The strategy to introduce gender dimensions in current courses was supported by draft modules, for courses that can be used as a starting point for gender related courses, and an advocacy plan to engage business schools in introducing such courses.</p>

    Feasibility of Developing Childcare Facilities in Industrial Areas: Korangi, Karachi &KotLakhpat, Lahore

  • PanGro developed a pre-feasibility study to advise our client on the sector outlook and potential of the adhesive market in order to decide upon investment in a manufacturing facility situated in Pakistan. The study covered Pakistan’s economic and demographic highlights, overview of Construction sector – focusing on both commercial and residential, overview of Tile industry, determination of opportunity to import “Grout / Adhesives” into Pakistan and estimated revenue projections for a 3 year period.

    Pre-feasibility/Market Study of Adhesive Business

  • Carried out a detailed Feasibility Study to evaluate options envisioned by the Government of Sindh for development of an Information Technology Park in Karachi. The study included: <br> • Advisory with respect to establishment of IT City JV Corporation<br> • Preparation of the financial feasibility Study including development of business model/ financial structure of Public Private Partnership and financial model of the IT City as a whole<br> • Review of overall investment promotion and advice with respect to potential investors<br> • Attending discussions and meetings for and on behalf of Osman & Co with its Clients

    Feasibility of Arfa Karim IT City/Park in Karachi

  • As local partner of the international firm Castalia Advisors assisted in the formulation of diagnostic report to support the Investment Climate Business Line in identifying the critical policy and regulatory bottlenecks for increased private investments in captive power generation in Punjab, and recommend actionable course of action for removing these barriers. This report supported IFC's strategy to addresses pressing sector-specific constraints with a view to unlocking private investment opportunities in infrastructure (initially the power sector). <h3>Identification & Evaluation of Advisory and Investment Opportunities in the Water Sector</h3> <p>As local partner of the international firm Castalia Advisors assisted in the carrying out a detailed needs assessment for the water sector in Pakistan as one of five priority countries in IFC’s MENA portfolio. The assignment focused on identifying sector requirements to improve investments and subsequently retain consultants to support IFC’s business development in Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen and Pakistan. </p>

    Scoping for Private Investments in the Energy Sector in Punjab

  • Organized and conducted a five day workshop in Mauritius for the Joint Africa Institute (JAI) and the African Development Bank. The seminar focused on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Implementation in the development and management of Regional Infrastructure Projects. Participants from 15 African countries attended the conference.

    Workshop on Public Private Partnership for Regional Economic Communities

  • The world Bank as part of its assistance to the Government of Pakistan commissioned Castalia Advisors and PanGro to assess the on ground situation, and advise the Pakistani authorities on developing and implementing a framework for managing the contingent liability risks associated with PPPs. The project comprised of: <br> • Agreeing on the Approach and Identifying Government Objectives <br> • Reviewing existing framework and taking current stock <br> • Identifying and analysing Contingent Liability Management Options for (a) assessing & approving; (b) monitoring & taking action; (c) disclosing and (d) budgeting & payment mechanisms<br> • Developing Final Recommendations & Developing a Procedures Manual

    Development of Framework for Managing Contingent Liabilities associated with Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects

  • Undertook an advisory exercise to assess the prospects and options for development of an Agricultural Commodity Platform in Pakistan. An Outline Business Case (OBC) was developed after review of international experience, current market structure, legal requirements and enabling framework. The client’s strategy, objectives, budget and desired timeframe were evaluated against the potential of Agricultural Commodity Platform in Pakistan, possible synergies and options and recommendation on the most viable option were developed.

    Evaluating Prospects & Options for Development of an Agricultural Commodity Exchange in Pakistan

our team

Aamir Qawi – Founder / Principal Partner

Aamir has worked in privatization, public private partnerships, regulatory and SOE reforms, private sector and infrastructure development portfolios for over two decades. His expertise areas include Public Private Partnerships, Privatisations, Investment Appraisal, Feasibility Evaluations, Strategic Planning, Policy Development and General Management. He has worked with Federal and Provincial Governments on a diverse portfolio covering a range of projects. His last assignment before PanGro was as CEO of Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF). Aamir has also consulted with international development organizations like The World Bank, JICA and ILO. He has also served on the Board of Directors of several public companies including National Transmission & Desptach Company, Genco Holding Company and Pakistan LNG Terminal Limited Company.

Arsalan Vardag – Partner (Financial Management)

Arsalan Vardag is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has over twenty years of experience in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Consulting, Public Private Partnerships and Privatization. His experience has been rich and well diversified in terms of service areas, industries/sectors, public/private sector and geographically.

Umar Nadeem – Partner (Governance, ICT4D, Business Management)

A decade of management and leadership experience in corporate and public sector covering banking, telecom, technology and consulting verticals. His recent engagements include public sector reforms with The World Bank and UNDP on e-Governance, Monitoring & Evaluation, Service Delivery, Performance Management, Business Process Re-engineering and Capacity Building in federal and provincial governments. He has been actively involved in program design, strategy formulation and implementation. Previously, Umar has worked at Dubai Islamic Bank and Telenor Pakistan where he managed diverse business & commercial portfolios. His forte is ICT transformations where digital technologies are the core enabler to improve upon existing operations. Umar is a graduate of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Mobashar Sadik – Consultant (Capacity Building, Field Operations)

With an MBA from Quaid-e-Azam University, Mobashar has been associated with academics since ’97 and has been a core member of teams establishing private sector higher education institutions. He is a trainer of high repute having designed, organized and conducted various training programs for Bank Alfalah, UNDP, ILO, Plan International, HEC, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of IT, NHA, NICT R&D Fund and NIBAF. Mobashar also specializes in management and financial consulting, primary research, outreach and advocacy, community mobilization and stakeholder consultations. He has extensive experience in social development programs.

Natasha Jehangir – Consultant (Legal & Regulatory)

A lawyer by qualification, Natasha has a diverse background with a focus on research, law, regulatory and policy analysis. She had held leadership positions at SECP being responsible for formulating and reviewing primary and secondary legislation and conducting research pertaining to areas of insurance, company registration, stock markets, non-banking finance companies and financial sector reforms; and providing legal opinions to different departments. Her latest assignments include appointment by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of Water & Power (MoWP) for implementation of Regulatory Reforms.

Salman Ahmed – Consultant (Technology Design & Development)

Salman has over 15 years of world class product development experience. He has integrated his extensive understanding of the spectrum of technologies, service models and market trends in the Silicon Valley to develop advantages for his company and clients. Previously, Salman spent 6 years at Cisco Systems, and 5 years at Zilog Inc in various product develop roles. He has also founded Silicon Concepts Inc. Fremont, California, a training company that offers technical courses for engineering professionals at fortune 500 companies.

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