Hello, I'm a bilingual communications professional with 26+ years in public relations, journalism, and language services. I have worked with the US Federal Government and the Government of Pakistan, leading in information, public relations, and linguistic projects. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and am passionate about clear, accurate communication across languages and media. I’ve collaborated with federal agencies like the DoD, DHS, FEMA, and State, and trained military officers in Urdu and Punjabi. I bring a strategic mindset, leadership, and a long-standing commitment to public service and information integrity.…

Ghulam-Hussain Qamar Baloch

Hello, I'm a bilingual communications professional with 26+ years in public relations, journalism, and language services. I have worked with the US Federal Government and the Government of Pakistan, leading in information, public relations, and linguistic projects. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and am passionate about clear, accurate communication across languages and media. I’ve collaborated with federal agencies like the DoD, DHS, FEMA, and State, and trained military officers in Urdu and Punjabi. I bring a strategic mindset, leadership, and a long-standing commitment to public service and information integrity.…

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Hello, I’m a bilingual communications professional with 26+ years in public relations, journalism, and language services. I have worked with the US Federal Government and the Government of Pakistan, leading in information, public relations, and linguistic projects. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and am passionate about clear, accurate communication across languages and media. I’ve collaborated with federal agencies like the DoD, DHS, FEMA, and State, and trained military officers in Urdu and Punjabi. I bring a strategic mindset, leadership, and a long-standing commitment to public service and information integrity.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced
Sindhi
Advanced
Pashto, Pushto
Advanced

Work Experience

Linguist at ManpowerGroup Public Sector (DOJ)
May 1, 2016 - Present
To listen to audio recordings, CDs, and wires of inmates to translate transcription and phone conversations into American English from Urdu, Punjabi, and Sindhi.
Federal Language Consultant at National Language Service Corps / DoD
August 1, 2012 - Present
Translate documents from targeted languages into American English; teach Urdu and Punjabi cultures and languages; respond to language needs for US government.
Consecutive & Spontaneous Interpreter at TransPerfect Translations
February 1, 2016 - Present
Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi-English interpretations; over-the-phone and on-site for Pfizer and other clients.
Linguist (Saraiki/Sindhi & Urdu) at Leidos, Inc. / DoD
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Exploitation research; monitored Sindhi and Saraiki/Dari sources; translated and transcribed Urdu to American English.
Urdu Teacher at International Center for Language Studies, Inc.
February 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019
Taught Urdu to Army and Air Force Officers; grammar, script basics, and cultural topics; role plays.
Urdu Instructor at Washington Language Center
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019
Taught Urdu to US Army Officers; classroom and one-on-one instruction up to ILR 3; reading practice using BBC Urdu and Pakistani newspapers.
Federal Language Consultant - Punjabi at National Logistic Agency / DoD
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Taught Punjabi to Army personnel; language history and culture.
Hindi Interpreter at Mid-Antic Professionals Inc. / SSI
May 1, 2014 - Present
Imparted training to 24 Indian security personnel on post-bomb-blast investigations; interpreter from American English into Hindi.
CAT II Senior Linguist – Urdu & English at Mission Essential Personnel, LLC / US Army, Ft. Bragg, NC
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Monitored Pakistani and international print media; prepared press summaries and actionable items; taught Urdu and English to officers and soldiers.
Director/Controller (Director General) at Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan
December 1, 1997 - August 31, 1999
Coordinated with USA Embassy Information Staff; conducted press conferences; HR, admin, budgeting for PID staff.
Deputy Director, External Publicity Wing at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
April 1, 1987 - July 31, 1990
Streamlined press missions abroad; public messaging and publicity.
Deputy Director / Regional Head – Regional Info Office at Press Information Department / PID
December 1, 1983 - January 31, 1985
Regional head in Sindh/Balochistan; HR, admin, budgeting for regional information centers.
Deputy Director / Regional Head – Regional Info Office at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting / PID
July 1, 1981 - January 31, 1983
Liaison with martial law authorities; supervision of regional information activities.
Deputy Director / Research & Reference (R&R) at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
December 1, 1974 - December 31, 1981
Prepare daily press summaries and rejoinders; maintain background materials for media.
Information & Public Relations Officer at Press Information Department, Government of Pakistan
October 1, 1975 - December 31, 1983
Publicity across ministries; health and environment programs; liaison with government and press.

Education

LLB/Juris Degree with Industrial & Labor Relations at University Law College, University of Balochistan
March 1, 1991 - November 1, 1994
Master’s Degree in Economics, Marketing & Statistics at University of Sindh, Jamshoro
March 1, 1969 - March 1, 1974
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Economics, Political Science, Islamic Studies, and Sindhi at University of Sindh, Hyderabad
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1969
Post-Graduate Special Course in Public Relations Techniques of Journalism at Central Office of Information, London, United Kingdom
December 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Diploma of Honor in 23rd Advanced Management Strategies at National Institute of Management and Public Policy, Quetta, Pakistan
December 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Post-Graduate Training Courses in Pakistani Official Urdu at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
August 1, 1985 - August 31, 1985
Second Common Administrative Training Program at Civil Service Academy, Lahore, Pakistan
December 1, 1974 - October 31, 1975
B.Ed. in Industrial Arts Technologies at Government Technical Teachers Training College, Lyallpur, Pakistan
June 1, 1969 - June 30, 1969
Army Training - Ordnance Corps at Pakistan Army's Ordnance Corps
July 1, 1969 - July 1, 1971
Central Superior Service (CSS) Examination at Federal Public Service Commission, Pakistan
January 1, 1973 - December 31, 1974

Qualifications

Medical Interpreter Training (Crosshealth Care Program)
February 28, 2015 - March 28, 2015
A+ Training, Oracle and Logic Programming
December 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Public Relations Techniques of Journalism (Post-Graduate)
December 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Diploma of Honor in 23rd Advanced Management Strategies
December 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Post-Graduate Training Courses in Pakistani Official Urdu
August 1, 1985 - August 31, 1985
Second Common Administrative Training Program
December 1, 1974 - October 31, 1975
B.Ed. in Industrial Arts Technologies
June 1, 1969 - June 30, 1969
Army Training - Ordnance Corps
July 1, 1969 - July 1, 1971
Central Superior Service (CSS) Examination
January 1, 1973 - December 31, 1974
Award: A Man of the Year (American Biographical Institute)
January 1, 1996 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare

Skills

Experience Level