Biography
Mr. Sheikh ranked as one of the top media specialist in the country with
37 years of extensive experience in Programme planning, Radio Production and
reporting within the country and abroad. Mr. Sheikh has 15 years teaching experience of advanced media studies, open source journalism and
spectrum trading at National and International Universities. Bi-Media professional
Mr. Sheikh achieved four gold medals and 3-excellence awards in various fields
of radio production (Documentary, National Hook-ups and Drama Production). He
served as PBC representative in UK for 3 years and participated in
International conferences. He was nominated media representative of Messe
Dusseldorf, Germany by the German Government in 2010. He also served as Head of
World Cup Cricket, 1999 staged in England. As a PBC and Mediacon international
correspondent Mr. Sheikh covered many events (Live) from USA, UK, South Africa Saudi
Arabia UAE and Srilanka.
Ahmad Sheikh is a pioneer of FM culture in Pakistan and started
transmission of FM 101 and installed 4 subject FM stations.in the country. He
served as Head of National Broadcast Services, Head of Central Production Unit,
and Deputy Controller Home services during the period 2006-2010. He also served
as HOD, UCP FM Radio and Assistant Professor in SMCS (School of Media and
Communication Studies).UCP for 2-years,
He earned distinction (Gold Medal) in MPhil in media management. Besides
he holds master's degree In English Language and Literature and political
science from the University of Punjab, Advance Media studies from the London
School of Journalism and News Production from Surrey University Guildford UK.
He is published author of world leading news aggregator ezine.com and
upublish.com.
Education
SrNo. |
Year |
Degree |
Board/University |
1 |
2015-2017 |
MPhil (Gold Medalist) |
Superior University.Lahore |
2 |
1979-1981 |
MA English |
Punjab University |
3 |
1981-1982 |
MA |
Punjab University |
4 |
1985-1986 |
Certificate course of News gathering,& News Production, |
Surrey University, Guildford, UK. (Organized by the BBC . |
5 |
1986-1989 |
Two Years Principal & Advance Diploma (PGD) in Journalism (Advance Media Studies) |
London School of Journalism, UK (Regular Study). |
6 |
2018 |
PHD. ((Discontinued temporarily Due to HEC Restriction of allocation of supervisors). Now enrolled in Leicester, University, UK. Working on Research Project. |
PHD Fall (2018) UCP .(Discontinue temporarily Due to HEC Restriction of allocation of supervisor. |
Experience
SrNo. |
From |
To |
Category |
Designation |
Organization |
1 |
1982
| 2010 |
Professional Experience |
Head of National Broadcasting Services, PBC. 2 Head of Central Production Unit, Radio Pakistan, Head of News Current affairs,. & Appointed as Pakistan Media Representative in London (UK). Also served |
Radio Pakistan, (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
2 |
AUG-2010
| NOV, 2010 |
Professional Experience |
Media Representative Messe Düsseldorf, in Germany. (Coverage of K-2010) |
Messe Düsseldorf, Germany & (German Embassy) |
3 |
2017
| 2018 |
Professional Experience |
Chairman standing committee on International media collaborations and news exchange Programme. |
(FPCCI (Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry). |
4 |
Sept, 2019
| Till date |
Academic Experience |
Assistant Professor, Cluster Head BSc and MMC Programme at School of Creative Arts, University of Lahore |
University of Lahore |
5 |
2017
| Sept, 2019 |
Academic Experience |
Assistant Professor/ HoD Radio FM 92.6. Duties/Assignments • My teaching assignment includes 5 course, including one specialization course and internship-ship programme. • As HOD Radio FM 92.6 (UCP |
UCP (University of Central Punjab) |
6 |
2014
| 2016 |
Academic Experience |
Assistant professor & Manger CBS (Center for Broadcasting Services) . Teaching assignment 9 Credit Hours. - Broadcast Journalism, Advance Reporting, Script writing and project based study). |
UMT (University of Management and Technology) |
7 |
May, 2011
| OCT, 2011 |
Academic Experience |
Associate professor (Academic Rank). RMP, Programme: Teaching assignments: Advance Reporting and spectrum Management, Broadcast system. |
Dhaka University Bangladesh. |
8 |
July- 2021
| June-2022 (ONLINE CONSULTANCNCY) |
Academic Experience |
Curriculum design consultant (part-time Online meetings) |
2. Professor of Practice at NSRIC University Canada: (Reference: NSRIC-OED-JMC-JOU-7002 |
Publications
SrNo. |
Title |
Category |
Sub Category |
1 |
“Media Disinclination in Socio-Economic Development: Divaricating the Integument of Radio Pakistan Lahore!” |
Publication |
Journal Article |
Conferences
SrNo. |
Year |
Level |
City |
Country |
Confence |
1 |
2021 |
professional |
Ontario, Canada |
Canada |
International Conference: Organized by World Association of Nature Science, Education and Engineering (WANSEE) Sponsored by: NSRIC Inc. London, ON, Canada |
Awards
SrNo. |
Year |
Awarding Organization |
Description |
1 |
1986-2022 |
PBC, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT, GRADUATE AWARD, GOLD MEDELS (ACADEMICS & NATIONAL SERVICES) NSRIC CANADA, SPORTS |
? Excellence award: outstanding Cat) National Television Canada. 2021
? Certificate of achievement: Presenting article in International conference organized by (ACNSEE 2022)
? Won PBC Excellence award for my festival drama SHAHEED and Mubhabt.com
? Excellence award: Awarded by the Punjab Government on designing CM Internship programme
? Best OB producer Award
? Best Current Affair Producer Award.
? Best production, DUNYA Ko ZINDA RANAY DO.) CPU song to counter terrorism.
? Awarded Gradua |
Memberships
SrNo. |
From - To |
Title |
Organization |
1 |
1989 - till date |
Webcaster. (Member community broadcasting service |
CMA (Community Media Association) UK |
Courses Taught
SrNo. |
Type |
Title |
University |
Semester |
1 |
Mass communication |
Radio Broadcasting 6 (BS & MMC) |
SoCA, UOL |
6th |
2 |
Broadcast Journalism |
Radio Adverting and production |
SoCA, UOL |
4TH Msc |
3 |
Profession track Mphil |
Thesis/ Disseveration/Studio |
SoCA, UOL |
3nd MPHIL |
4 |
Mphil Prof Track |
Radio: Writing and Production Techniques Project M |
SoCA, UOL |
1st MPHIL |
5 |
Profession track Mphil |
TV: Writing and Production Techniques & Project Ma |
SoCA, UOL |
2nd Mphil |
Project Supervisor
SrNo. |
Title |
From - To |
Organization |
Type |
1 |
Thesis/ Documentary Projects MPhil & (BSMMC) total thesis 5 |
2018 - till date |
SoCA , UOL |
Thesis/project supervision |
2 |
MPHIL PROJECT (DOCUMENTARY (Total Projects=8 |
2019 - till date |
SoCA, UOL |
MPHIL PROJECT (DOCUMENTARY 3rd semester |
Services
SrNo. |
From - To |
Organization |
Job Description |
1 |
05/18/2022 - 05/18/2022 |
CRI(: China Radio International, Chines Embassy & |
Organized international Webinar on May 18th, 2022( |
Books
SrNo. |
Title |
Authors |
Year |
Publisher |
1 |
A to Z of Broadcasting |
Ahmad Sheikh, ,Christiania Webster, |
2022 |
WH Smith (Reviewed and approved) 2nd Edition |
2 |
Ease of Doing Business |
Ahmad Sheikh, ,Ali Gohar, |
2009 |
SMEDA (Ministry of Industry) |
Research Fundings
Languages and Skills
Active Collabrations
Consulting Experience