Dr. Rizwan Ali

Senior Subject Specialist | Islamic Studies | Education Leadership | Curriculum Development
Faisalabad, PK.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Subject Specialist and Education Leader with a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies and a Gold Medalist M.Phil., bringing over 12 years of experience in curriculum development, teacher training, and academic administration within Pakistan's government education sector. Proven expertise in designing and implementing national educational policies, developing high-impact training modules, and enhancing assessment methodologies, recognized as a PPSC Topper for exceptional contributions to Islamic education and pedagogical advancement.

Work

Government of the Punjab, Pakistan (SED)
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Senior Subject Specialist (BS-18) & Administrator, Higher Section

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Summary

Leads academic and administrative functions within the Higher Section, leveraging deep expertise in Islamic Studies and educational policy to guide subject specialists and enhance curriculum implementation.

Highlights

Administered and oversaw the Higher Section, ensuring efficient operation and strategic alignment with educational objectives.

Provided expert guidance as a Senior Subject Specialist (BS-18) in Islamic Studies, contributing to advanced curriculum strategies and pedagogical improvements.

Supported the professional development of subject specialists through mentorship and resource provision, enhancing overall academic quality.

Contributed to the promotion-linked training (PLT BS-18 to BS-19) for Senior Subject Specialists, facilitating career progression and leadership development.

Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED-Punjab) & Various Institutions
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Lead Trainer, Module Developer & Educational Consultant

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Summary

Served as a pivotal resource and lead trainer for numerous educational development initiatives, specializing in curriculum design, teacher capacity building, and assessment methodology for Islamic Studies across various educational programs.

Highlights

Developed and reviewed over 10 Teacher Training Modules (TTM) for the Single National Curriculum-2020 (SNC) in Islamic Studies (Grades I-V and VI-VIII), impacting thousands of educators.

Led and facilitated more than 15 specialized training workshops for Lead Trainers (LTs) and Master Trainers (MTs) on SNC-2020, Tadrees e Quran, and Insaf Afternoon School Program (IASP), enhancing instructional quality across Punjab.

Authored and reviewed the “Taleemi Calendar” for both Primary (Grades 1-5) and Middle (Grades 6-8) levels, providing structured academic guidance for schools.

Served as a Resource Person and Master Trainer for M.Ed., M.A Islamic Studies, BS, and B.Ed. workshops at AIOU since 2012, consistently delivering high-quality academic support.

Designed and conducted two-day workshops for Paper Setters for PBCC Lahore (2017, 2018), improving the quality and standardization of examination papers.

Functioned as an Item Reviewer for the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) in item writing workshops for Grades 3 and 6, contributing to robust assessment development.

Developed the Teachers' Guide of Islamiat for Grades I to V, providing comprehensive support materials for educators implementing the new curriculum.

Government of the Punjab, Pakistan (SED)
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Subject Specialist, Islamic Studies (BS-17)

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Summary

Provided expert guidance in Islamic Studies, contributing to curriculum development, teacher training, and educational assessment across the Punjab education system.

Highlights

Selected as a Subject Specialist through PPSC, recognized as a PPSC Topper in 2010 for outstanding academic and professional merit.

Delivered 4-week induction training for newly selected Subject Specialists, equipping 100+ educators with foundational pedagogical skills.

Developed and reviewed curricula for Islamic Studies, ensuring alignment with national standards and promoting comprehensive religious education.

Contributed to the development of examination papers and assessment frameworks as a Paper Setter for BISE Faisalabad since 2017.

Education

GC University Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Ph.D.

Islamic Studies (Fiqh)

Grade: 3.54/4.00

Minhaj University Lahore
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

M.Phil.

Islamic Studies (Usool-e-Hadith)

Grade: 89% (Gold Medalist)

University of Sargodha
Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan

M.Ed.

Education

Grade: 62% (1st Division)

Punjab University Lahore
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

M.A.

Islamic Studies

Grade: 68% (1st Division)

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

B.Ed.

Education

Grade: 72% (1st Division)

Punjab University Lahore
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

B.A.

Islamic Studies, Persian, Arabic

Grade: 70% (1st Division)

IBCC Lahore
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

HSSC

Humanities

Grade: 64% (1st Division)

IBCC Lahore
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

SSC

Humanities

Grade: 60.27% (1st Division)

Awards

Gold Medalist

Awarded By

Minhaj University Lahore

Awarded Gold Medal for achieving top academic performance in M.Phil. Islamic Studies (Usool-e-Hadith) for the 2009-2011 session.

1st Position, Speech Competition

Awarded By

Directorate of Staff Development (DSD) Lahore

Secured first position in a competitive Speech Competition organized by DSD Lahore, showcasing strong communication and public speaking skills.

PPSC Topper

Awarded By

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

Achieved top position in the PPSC selection process for Subject Specialist in 2010, demonstrating exceptional qualifications and expertise.

Publications

تجارتی معاملات میں مبیع کے احکام اور معاصر تطبیقات" (فقہی اکادمیات کے نقطہ ہائے نظر کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ )

Published by

GC University Faisalabad

Summary

Ph.D. thesis in Islamic Law (Fiqh) discipline, focusing on the rules of sale in commercial transactions and contemporary applications, with an analytical study of jurisprudential academies' perspectives.

Research Papers

Published by

Various HEC-approved national and international journals

Summary

Authored 11 research papers, with 10 published in HEC-approved national journals and 1 in an international journal, demonstrating significant contributions to academic discourse.

فن اسماء الرجال میں امام بخاری کی خدمات " (التاریخ الکبیر کا خصوصی مطالعہ )

Published by

Minhaj University Lahore

Summary

M.Phil. thesis in Usool-e-Hadith discipline, titled 'The Contributions of Imam Bukhari in the Art of Asma al-Rijal,' with a special study of Al-Tarikh al-Kabir.

Languages

English
Urdu
Punjabi
Arabic
Persian

Certificates

Computer Proficiency License

Issued By

Virtual University of Pakistan

The World of Classroom Assessment and Testing

Issued By

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (Coursera)

Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

Issued By

University of California, Irvine (Coursera)

Learn English: Beginning Grammar

Issued By

University of California, Irvine (Coursera)

AI For Everyone

Issued By

DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)

Skills

Educational Leadership & Development

Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teacher Training, Module Development, Educational Assessment, Policy Implementation, Academic Administration, Pedagogy, Training Facilitation, Resource Person.

Subject Matter Expertise

Islamic Studies (Fiqh), Usool-e-Hadith, Quranic Studies, Arabic Language, Persian Language, Humanities.

Research & Analysis

Academic Research, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, AI for Research, Internet Research, Thesis Writing.

Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Urdu Typing, Arabic Typing, English Typing, WordPress Development.