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Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak

Engr. Faiz Ullah Khattak is a Chartered Project Director with the Pakistan Airports Authority, currently leading the New Gwadar International Airport project — one of Pakistan’s flagship China-Pakistan collaborative infrastructure ventures. With over 19 years in public-sector engineering, he has directed the development and rehabilitation of major airports across Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, and Islamabad.

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Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak successfully completed the first Project Director’s Certification Course jointly conducted by the National Defence University and the Pakistan Engineering Council in 2026 He graduated with Distinction and became part of the inaugural cohort of Chartered Project Directors

He continues to serve as Project Director for the New Gwadar International Airport Project overseeing project execution coordination and progress toward completion while working closely with the Chinese project team

Alongside his responsibilities at Gwadar Engr Khattak is serving with additional charge for project and infrastructure responsibilities at the Aviation Complex Islamabad

He coordinated an official National Defence University delegation visit to a Pakistan Airports Authority facility The programme included structured airside exposure covering the Area Control Centre the ATC Tower and the Rescue and Fire Fighting Service station

Engr Khattak developed a browser based assessment tool for an AI certification workshop at NDU The tool incorporated automated scoring and personalised results demonstrating his interest in applying digital technology to professional education and assessment

He received a Performance Award from the Minister of Defence for meritorious performance associated with the New Gwadar International Airport Project

Career Highlights

2026
Aviation Complex Islamabad
Aviation Complex Islamabad
Assumed additional charge relating to infrastructure and project responsibilities at the Aviation Complex Islamabad
2026
Chartered Project Director with Distinction
Chartered Project Director with Distinction
Successfully completed the inaugural Project Director’s Certification Course conducted jointly by NDU and PEC and achieved Distinction
2024
Government of China Appreciation
Government of China Appreciation
Received formal appreciation from the Government of China for his services associated with the New Gwadar International Airport Project
2021–2026
New Gwadar International Airport
New Gwadar International Airport
Served as Project Director for the New Gwadar International Airport Project leading one of Pakistan’s major strategic aviation infrastructure developments and coordinating with the Chinese project team
2003–2006
Civil Engineering Education at UET Lahore
Civil Engineering Education at UET Lahore
Completed his BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore graduating in First Division and establishing the academic foundation for his career in major infrastructure development

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Early Life

Name:Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak
 Birth Place: Karak Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Nationality: Pakistani

Education

School Education

Completed matriculation from Government Central Model School Sargodha

Intermediate Education

Completed FSc Pre Engineering from Government College Sargodha

University Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology Lahore

2003–2006

Graduated in First Division

Profession

Civil Engineer
Chartered Project Director
Airport Infrastructure Specialist
Public Sector Project Leader

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Leadership Through Responsibility

Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak’s career reflects a leadership approach centred on accountability coordination and delivery He has worked on projects involving government departments international partners consultants contractors engineers and multiple operational stakeholders

Engineering Driven Mindset

His professional philosophy is rooted in practical engineering problem solving He focuses on translating technical plans into completed infrastructure while maintaining attention to quality coordination timelines and operational requirements

Continuous Professional Development

His completion of the inaugural Chartered Project Director certification with Distinction demonstrates a commitment to strengthening project leadership capabilities and continuing professional development

Public Service and National Infrastructure

A major theme of his career is service through public infrastructure His work on airports and other strategic projects contributes to Pakistan’s connectivity mobility economic development and national infrastructure capacity

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Who is Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak

Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak is a Pakistani civil engineer and Chartered Project Director with extensive experience in public sector infrastructure and airport development He currently leads the New Gwadar International Airport Project

He is serving as Project Director of the New Gwadar International Airport Project with additional charge of project and infrastructure responsibilities at the Aviation Complex Islamabad

The New Gwadar International Airport is a major aviation infrastructure development in Gwadar Balochistan and is being implemented through Pakistan China cooperation It is regarded as an important strategic infrastructure project for the region

The Chartered Project Director certification is a professional project leadership qualification jointly associated with the National Defence University and Pakistan Engineering Council Engr Faiz Ullah Khattak completed the inaugural certification programme with Distinction in 2026

His professional experience includes New Gwadar International Airport Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore Faisalabad International Airport Jinnah International Airport Karachi and New Islamabad International Airport

Faiz Ullah Khattak Says:

“Every airport we build is more than concrete and runways — it’s a gateway that connects people, economies, and nations. I’ve spent my career trying to make sure that gateway opens on time, and opens right.”

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