Naveed Ul Haq is the Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Infrastructure and Connectivity, leading technical, policy and advocacy work in Internet access, infrastructure and community development domains.

He is an experienced ICT practitioner, with more than 17 years’ experience working with governments, telecommunication operators, development partners, service providers, and civil society organizations.

Prior to joining Internet Society, Naveed was working with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Government of Pakistan, as Assistant Director, Information & Communication Technologies (ICT).

He is also an alumni member of ICANN’s fellowship, ISOC’s Next Generation leadership and Diplo Foundation’s Internet Governance capacity building program.

Naveed is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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