Our team

The people you'll actually learn from

Every instructor at PLTC is verified for qualifications and teaching ability before a single course goes live.

Leadership

Running the center

Arshad Rasool

Founder

Chinese Language Expert | China Business & Study Abroad Consultant Sir Arshad Rasool is an experienced Chinese language educator with over 6 years of teaching experience and multiple visits to China. He specializes in Mandarin Chinese language training, China scholarship applications, university admissions, and study abroad consultancy. With firsthand knowledge of Chinese culture, education, and business environments, he helps students and professionals explore academic and business opportunities in China. His mission is to bridge the gap between Pakistan and China through language education, professional consultancy, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Chinese Language Expert
Study Abroad Mentor

Shahid Rasool

Head of Digital and Technology

Shahid leads digital and technology at Punjab Language Training Center. He builds and maintains pltc.pk, and develops the online tools that help students find courses, watch success stories, and get in touch with the team. He is a full stack engineer with [X]+ years of experience in React, Next.js, and Node.js.

Head of Digital and Technology
Full-stack engineer

Sami Ullah

Lead Instructor — Chinese

Samiullah is a seasoned Mandarin language instructor based in Lahore with over 5 years of professional teaching experience. Specializing in HSK levels 1 through 4. he has successfully mentored hundreds of students, university scholars, and professionals across Punjab. His teaching methodology bridges standard Mandarin phonetics (Pinyin) with practical communication, structured stroke order, and rigorous exam preparation tailored to the New HSK 3.0 syllabus and certification standards.

HSK6 Certified

Instructors

Certified, verified, and teaching now

Each instructor holds a recognised qualification in the language they teach.

Dr. Shabnam Sarwar
Instructor — German
PhD (Germany) | Head of German Language & Study-Abroad Mentor Having completed her doctorate at a top German university and spent years living, researching, and traveling across Germany and Europe, Dr. Shabnam brings authentic native-level fluency straight to the classroom. She knows exactly what international students face from cracking Goethe/TestDaF exams and passing embassy interviews to securing admissions at prestigious institutions like TU Munich, Heidelberg University, RWTH Aachen, and Humboldt University Berlin. Learn more than just textbook grammar; master the real-world German and cultural confidence you need to study, work, and thrive in Europe.
- C2 Certified (Mastery Level) | Language Instructor
Hamid Ali (C2-certified expert)
Certified German Language Teacher
Hamid Ali is a certified German language teacher in Pakistan with extensive teaching experience at leading universities, including the University of the Punjab and other higher education institutions. Specializing in German language courses for beginners and advanced learners, he uses a simple, practical, and student-friendly teaching methodology to make learning German easy and effective. His teaching focuses on German grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and preparation for official German language proficiency examinations, including Goethe-Zertifikat exams. He is committed to helping students build confidence in German communication and prepare effectively for their exams through structured lessons, personalized guidance, and exam-focused practice. Whether you are learning German for higher education in Germany, employment opportunities, immigration requirements, or personal development, Hamid Ali provides supportive and goal-oriented German language instruction.
- C2 Certified (Mastery Level) | Language Instructor
Elishba Fiyyaz
Instructor — French
Elishba Fiyyaz holds a BS in French Language and Literature from the Department of French at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. During her academic studies, she conducted research on the influence of English on the French language among multilingual speakers and presented literary research within the department. She has practical classroom experience teaching beginner-level French at The Capital School in Lahore, where she focused on core grammar, vocabulary building, and everyday speaking skills. Fluent in French, English, Urdu, and Punjabi, she helps absolute beginners master French pronunciation, translation, and practical conversation in a clear and approachable way.
- BS in French Language and Literature (University of the Punjab
- Lahore)
Dr. Muhammad Imran Rashid
Instructor — French
Dr. Muhammad Imran Rashid is a Professor at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, and an authorized French language trainer certified by Alliance Française de Lahore. Having completed both his Master’s and PhD at the University of Tours in France, he brings years of firsthand academic and daily living experience in France to his classroom. Alongside his university faculty role and leading the official French language program at UVAS, he teaches DELF preparation and spoken French at the Punjab Language Training Center. His classes focus on accurate pronunciation, practical grammar, and everyday conversation, helping students prepare for official DELF exams, Campus France scholarships, and Canadian immigration pathways.
- Certified Trainer (Alliance Française)
- PhD (University of Tours
- France)
- Professor at UVAS Lahore
Dr. Muhammad Javaid Toor
Instructor — English
Dr. Javed Toor is an Assistant Professor at Green International University (GIU), Lahore, and holds a PhD in English Linguistics from Superior University, Lahore. With extensive university teaching experience, he brings a strong academic background and practical training methods to the Punjab Language Training Center. He trains students across all four core language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. His classes focus on building natural spoken fluency, accurate grammar, and clear comprehension, helping learners communicate confidently in academic, workplace, and IELTS exam.
- PhD in English Linguistics (Superior University)
- Assistant Professor at Green International University
- Lahore
Dr. Rameesha Haris
Senior Trainer, English & International Test Prep (UCP)
Dr. Rameesha Haris is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore. She holds a PhD in English Linguistics and a Master’s in TESOL, bringing years of university teaching and exam preparation experience to the Punjab Language Training Center. She prepares students and professionals for international English tests including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, and the Duolingo English Test. Her classes focus on correcting the practical speaking, writing, and grammar mistakes Pakistani test-takers commonly make. Through direct feedback and timed mock tests, she helps students reach their required scores for study abroad scholarships, university admissions, and work visas.
- PhD in English Linguistics
- Master in TESOL
- IELTS/PTE Specialist
Dr. Bushra Hanif
Lead Instructor — Chinese
Dr. Bushra Hanif holds a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature from Beijing Language and Culture University, China. With over 10 years of experience in Chinese language teaching, translation, and cross-cultural communication, she specializes in helping students and professionals develop their Chinese language skills. As a former Visa Officer at the Chinese Embassy in Lahore, she brings valuable international experience and cultural understanding to her work. She is passionate about Chinese language education, professional translation services, and strengthening communication between Pakistani and Chinese communities.
- HSK 6 certified
- BLCU
- Beijing
- 8 years teaching
Hamza Bilal
Instructor — Korean
He is a Korean language expert and professional trainer in Pakistan, with teaching experience at TEVTA Punjab and various private colleges. Specializing in Korean language education, he helps students learn Korean from beginner to advanced levels through simple, practical, and student-friendly teaching methods. His courses cover Korean grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and preparation for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). With a structured, exam-focused approach and personalized guidance, Hamza Bilal helps students strengthen their Korean language skills and prepare confidently for TOPIK examinations. Whether you are planning to study in South Korea, explore employment opportunities, apply for Korean language programs, or develop your Korean communication skills, his lessons provide a supportive and goal-oriented learning experience.
- TOPIK Level 5
- Yonsei University
- EPS exam coach
Sana Mirza
Instructor — Spoken English
CELTA-qualified trainer who has run corporate spoken-English programmes for business, jobs, banks, and BPOs across Punjab, with a focus on interview and workplace fluency.
- CELTA
- IELTS 8
- Corporate trainer
Dr. Usman Farid
Instructor — Arabic
PhD in Arabic Language and Literature from the International Islamic University. Teaches both Quranic and Modern Standard Arabic with a grammar-first methodology.
- PhD Arabic Linguistics
- IIU Islamabad
- 12 years teaching
Nimra Sheikh
Instructor — French
Alliance Française trained and an accredited DELF examiner. Prepares students for French university admission and Canadian immigration language requirements.
- DALF C1
- Alliance Française
- Accredited DELF examiner
Bilal Ahmed
Instructor — German
Lived and studied in Munich for four years. Specialises in getting students to the B1 level required for German Ausbildung and student-visa applications.
- Goethe C1
- TU München
- Ausbildung advisor