Historical Timeline

A BRIEF HISTORY OF

ASHRAE NORTHERN PAKISTAN CHAPTER

June 14, 2005 – A petition signed by 52 members forwarded to Mr. Farooq Mehboob by Mr. Mubesher Ahmad, who was coordinator at that time. He is the driving force behind formation of ASHRAE Northern Chapter in Pakistan. His contribution towards forming 1st ASHRAE Chapter in Pakistan was really tremendous.

June 15, 2005 – A Steering committee comprising of following members was formed by Mr. Farooq Mehboob;

June 16, 2005 – A letter addressed to Director Member services ASHRAE was sent for formation of ASHRAE Northern Pakistan Chapter by Mr. Fahim A. Khan, Chairman Steering Committee.

July 18, 2005 – 1st meeting of Steering committee was held at Islamabad, where nominating committee was formed and the house also reviewed & adopted the chapter bylaws as per ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter. Following ASHRAE members were attended the meeting.

July 25, 2005 – Mr. Mubesher Ahmad, Proposed President Elect addressed to Proposed Chapter President Mr. Arshad S. Sheikh to appoint Committee Chairmen.
- MR. ARSHAD S. SHEIKH, PRESIDENT
- MR. MUBESHER AHMAD, PRESIDENT ELECT
- MR. LAWRENCE HARRISON, VICE PRESIDENT
- MR. SAEED A. KHAN, SECRETARY
- MR. TARIQ MAHMOOD CHUGHTAI, TREASURER
- MR. ATAUR RAHMAN ARAIN, MEMBER BOG
- MR. AZIM ASHRAF, MEMBER BOG
- MR. M. ASLAM AZAD, MEMBER BOG
- MR. PERVAIZ IQBAL, MEMBER ASHRAE
- MR. NASEER AHMAD , MEMBER ASHRAE
- MR. M. ARIF AZHAR, MEMBER ASHRAE

July 19, 2005 – The ASHRAE Board of Directors approved the charter in June 2005 annual meeting.

September 01, 2005 – The 1st Chapter meeting was held at Islamabad Hotel, headed by Mr. Arshad S. Sheikh, 24 members participated in meeting.

September 09, 2005 – The Chapter President invited ASHRAE President for chartering the chapter.

March 15, 2006 – The Chartering ceremony was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad by Mr. Richard Rooley, the then ASHRAE President.

December 16, 2006 – The 1st Officers installation ceremony was held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad & Mr. Mubesher Ahmad was elected Chapter President, list of Chapter Presidents are as under;