Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation (BCDF)

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Company set up under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.

BCDF is a non for profit organization, and an indigenous initiative of the community of Baltistan. BCDF’s genesis lies in Baltistan Culture Foundation (BCF). The organization was registered under social welfare ordinance in 1998 and later re-registered under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) as “Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation (BCDF)” to address the emerging development needs of Gilgit-Baltistan as an home-grown development partner.

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To improve the quality of life of local communities through social and economic development efforts.


Mr. Nazir Ahmed CEO BCDF

Mr. Nazir Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation (BCDF), is a dedicated leader with a deep sense of responsibility towards his community. With over 35 years of experience in the development sector, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to the well-being of the people of Baltistan. Mr. Nazir Ahmed has successfully led and managed several large-scale projects, including traditional thather construction and various community development initiatives. His past role as RPM with AKRSP further strengthened his expertise in managing and implementing sustainable projects. Known for his compassion and hands-on approach, Mr. Nazir Ahmed works tirelessly to address the needs of his people, improving their quality of life through education, infrastructure, and cultural preservation. His leadership continues to inspire growth, progress, and empowerment in the region.tent Goes Here

Engr. Yousuf,

Engr. Yousuf | Senior Engineer, BCDF With over 35 years of expertise in civil engineering and infrastructure, Engr. Yousuf is a cornerstone of the Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation’s (BCDF) technical leadership. He specializes in integrating modern engineering principles with traditional thather construction to preserve Balti heritage. His guidance ensures that BCDF’s infrastructure projects are not only technically sound but also sustainably and culturally informed.

Tehzeeb Bano
Tehzeeb BanoGlacier Grafting Researcher & Development Expert
Ms. Tehzeeb Bano, a PhD student and accomplished development researcher hailing from Skardu Baltistan, has been an integral member of the Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation (BCDF) for the past two years.
She has actively contributed her expertise to the glacier grafting process through the provision of technical guidance. Furthermore, Ms. Bano extends her proficiency to the organization by offering valuable development-related counsel to the organization.
Muhammad Shehryar
Muhammad ShehryarEnterprise Development Officer
Muhammad Shehryar is working as the Enterprise Development Officer at Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation (BCDF). He is leading different projects to support local businesses, including apricot processing and cultural product development. He also helps in promoting traditional crafts, training youth, and preserving the cultural heritage of Baltistan through enterprise-based solutions.
Zeeshan haider
Zeeshan haiderProcurement Officer
Zeeshan Haider serves as the Procurement Officer at BCDF. He is responsible for purchasing materials and equipment at the best prices, managing quotations, and ensuring smooth procurement processes. He has successfully acquired construction and office supplies, auctioned old assets, and supported cultural restoration projects like the Khanqah Astana preservation.
Muhammad Kazim
Muhammad Kazim Finance Officer
Muhammad Kazim is the Finance Officer at the Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation (BCDF), with over 30 years of rich experience in accounting, financial management, and auditing. Throughout his career, he has worked with various NGOs and community-based institutions, where he played a vital role in maintaining financial transparency, and effective budgeting. At BCDF, Mr. Kazim manages all financial operations, including budget planning, financial reporting, audit preparation, and internal control systems. His deep understanding of financial procedures and commitment to accountability have helped strengthen BCDF’s financial infrastructure and ensure the successful implementation of multiple development projects.

Board of Governors

Muhammad Zaheer Mondoq
Chairperson

Amina Ansari
V. Chairperson

Hassan Hasrat
Member

Sadaqat Hussain
Member

Muhammad Iqbal
TMDS Khaplu

Muhammad Hussain
Member

Wazir Fida Ali
TMDS Shigar

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BCDF possesses trained and well qualified human resource with dynamic working experience has capacity to work under pressure and have skills to achieve targets as per project need. This trained human resource contributes towards the development of the region as well as organization.

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