About us

Introduction

Research and Collection Services [RCS] specialize in providing comprehensive data collection services, in the fields of banking, financial services, security management, due diligence, telecommunications and information technology. It is our expertise, countrywide network and local connections that have built up over the past two decades that had made it possible to carry out these kinds of sensitive jobs for our valued clients.

Message from COO RCS

The Chief Operating Officer served in army for 29 years followed by regular Government Service in National Accountability Bureau for thirteen years; handled large number of white collar crime cases, scrutinized all kinds of projects under public procurement authority regime,trained on AML/CFT. Member ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security), Chairman Technical Committees Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) on PK-ISO-18788 (Private Security Company Standard), Vice Chairman Pakistan Procurement Association and Chairman Board of Directors Accountability Lab Pakistan. Supervised large number of Security Audit and Survey projects, background screening and willful financial default cases.

Resource person for NIMs (National Institutes of Management), ZTBL at present and was visiting faculty member Preston University.

Mission statement

Building network of consultants, experts and practitioners for International level consultancy related to security and safety
Maintaining visibility across Pakistan with capacity and expertise for provisioning of services as per ISO Standards
Keep network of professionals for development of any type and nature of Security Envelope through Survey and Audit
Continuous improvement through constant review of existing expertise, system, procedures and practices.

Vision

To be an International level Security Consultancy Company providing one window Security and Safety solutions in consonance with recognized International standards, human rights and law of the land

Management

Mr. Ikram Ul Majeed Sehgal

THE CHAIRMAN

Pathfinder Group comprises three corporate divisions offering different services. The Group envisions introduction of state of the art cutting edge technology and best practice prevalent internationally and in Pakistan market. Chairman of the Group Ikram ul Majeed Sehgal is highly respected intellectual, business and public figure. Well known worldwide for his diverse interests, he is a Syndicated Columnist, Publisher and Chief Editor Defence Journal, On the Business Advisory Board International Organization for Migration Geneva; Association of International Mobility, Geneva; East West Institute (EWI) US; Chairman Society of Citizen Rights and Foundation Member World Economic Forum (Davos) and Member Global Agenda Council on Terrorism, at the Forum.

Brig (R) & Former DG NAB

Mohammad Musaddiq Abbasi

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer served in army for 29 years followed by regular Government Service in National Accountability Bureau from where he retired as Director General after thirteen years. Qualified examiner in pre-procurement regime, contracts and projects disciplines. Resource person for UN Corruption Prevention endeavors. Visiting faculty member for MBA in Preston University for two years.

As a Private Security Practitioner conducted Education Session of ASIS in Orlando USA in 2016, supervised in attaining ISO – 18788/PSC-1 / ISO – 9001-2015 for Group Company. Handled number of security related consultancy projects and services rendered to national and multinational clients.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)

Jamshed Yasin

GM RCS North Region

Is Working as General Manager – North. Served Pakistan Army for 28 years. Qualified both in police and intelligence duties and expertise include investigations, intelligence, security, administration and legal matters pertaining to corporate sector. He has served in at various intelligence positions while in service.The other areas of expertise are Threat Analysis, Risk Reduction & Mitigation, Disaster Risk Management, Relief & Rehabilitation Operations and Strategic Security Master Plans. A law graduate having good knowledge of Major Acts. Holds a Masters degree in English along with L.L.B. Conducted Surveys and Verification for world organizations and govt and semi-govt departments, financial institutions and various private clients.

Major (Retired) Ali Akbar TI (M)

GM RCS Central Region

Is Working as General Manager Central Region and served Pakistan Army for 24 years. Qualified both in intelligence and security duties, can handle complex problems with ease to arrive at logical conclusions. His areas of expertise include investigations, intelligence, security and administration matters pertaining to corporate sector. He has served in Military Intelligence and Inter-Services Intelligence for more than two decades. Has working knowledge of Law being qualified through GHQ Law Cadre. Skilled at creating contractual documents & agreements and providing support service delivery, both to client and sub-contractors. Possesses considerable experience of White Collar Crimes and had been member of Joint Investigation Teams constituted for various crimes.

Wing Commander (Retd) Saghir Hussain

GM RCS South Region

Worked on numerous admin / security and intelligence appointments.While in service with ISI for about ten (10) years conducted various security surveys of defense installations. During his service in ISI, he earned two outstanding OER from ISI on his superb performance in the field of security and intelligence. As a GM RCS number of Security Audits and Risk Assessment of sites of renowned companies including multinational organizations were effectively conducted by him. He is an excellent trainer of verification officers in background screening and due diligence discipline.

Richard Gasper

Regional Manager

He is serving as Regional Manager RCS South and has been associated with the company since 2005. He has vast experience in security related assignments and verifications. He was assigned the task to carryout security survey of Thar Coal Project which was assigned by Engro Group of Companies to RCS. His performance and quality of work was highly appreciated. His contribution in accomplishment of security survey of Beacon House School System was appreciated by the client.

Hafsa Razzaq

Research Executive

Hafsa Razzaq is working as a Research Executive in the Pathfinder Group. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from National Defense University, Pakistan and has previously worked as a Research Assistant at NDU. Her areas of interest include poverty eradication, social issues,regional security in South Asia and religious nationalism. She has also completed internships at CPGS and Foreign Service Academy. She has conducted an evaluation of electoral policies of Pakistan since 1947 project for V-Dem and has also worked as an organizer for conducting various international conferences.