Karachi : Rear Admiral (Retd) Shahid Ahmed, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Basalat, assumes the charge of Chairman KPT today. He carries with him a rich experience in both naval and maritime affairs.
According to his illustrious profile, he was commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy on July 30, 1988. His Naval Service spanning thirty-six years afforded him diverse experience. The Flag Officer served on various Command, Staff, and Operational appointments. During his career, the Officer gained rich and diverse experience of military leadership, human resource management, organizational management, project management and training & development etc.
Salient aspects of his experience include Company Commander at Punjab Regimental Centre – Mardan, Commanding Officer Creeks Battalion, Commanding Officer Air Defense Battalion, Naval Provost Marshal – Karachi, Commander Force Protection Brigade, Commander 301 Creeks Brigade, Director Marines & Special Services Group (Navy), and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff at NHQ.
Rear Admiral (Rtd) Shahid Ahmed also represented Pakistan in the Joint Collation Forces operations in the Horn of Africa (Djibouti).
The Chairman possesses vast experience in the Maritime sector, wherein he has served as Director General (Operations) at Port Qasim Authority (2021 – 24) and MD of Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KoFHA) on an additional charge. Similarly, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) SBt has also headed the Maritime Works Organization at the Bahria Foundation in 2025. During his tenure as DG (OPS) – PQA, the Port Qasim Authority witnessed phenomenal progress in the operations domain and emerged as a leading port in the region.
During his career, the Officer has attended various professional courses with the Pak Navy, Army, and abroad. He is a graduate of PN War College, NDU Washington, and NDU – Islamabad. The Chairman also holds fellowships with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) and the Nautical Institute (UK).
