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Engr. Asfia Aleem

BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF ENGR. ASFIA ALEEM

Engr. Asfia Aleem is a person who needs no introduction, she is well known to the engineering fraternity for pioneering women in the field of engineering by becoming the First Lady Engineer of Pakistan. Engr. Asfia Aleem has been decorated with a number of awards presented to her at various forums.

Engr. Asfia Aleem is a civil engineer who graduated from NED Government College of Engineering in 1968 and completed her post graduation in Concrete Structures and Technology from the prestigious Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. Engr. Asfia Aleem is Life Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) and a recipient of Gold Medal from the IEP for her meritorious services to the engineering profession. She is also member of the IEP Local Council, Karachi. She is an active member of the Think Tank Committee and Committee for Continued Professional Development (CPD) at IEP. Engr. Asfia Aleem is member and fellow of a number of professional bodies, both national and international

Engr. Asfia Aleem has worked at senior positions in well reputed organizations of Pakistan viz Gammon Pakistan, Pakistan Steel, Airports Development Agency, Civil Aviation Authority, NEDUET and SSUET. Her area of specialization is structural engineering, pavement engineering and design. She has mentored several engineers in the profession of Civil Engineering and continues to strive for improving the quality of engineering professionals with special focus on gender equality in the profession of engineering. She is serving member and director of various organizing bodies including the Syndicate and the Selection Board of the NEDUET and several reputed institutions viz, Arts Council Karachi, Rotary Club, English Speaking Union of Pakistan, Boat Club, Karachi Gymkhana and other numerous NGO’s.

Apart from her professional engagements, Engr. Asfia Aleem is a social activist and strong supporter of literary and cultural activities. These are the hallmarks of her personality having multidimensional traits.