Osama Hamid
Assistant Commissioner, Inland Revenue Service
Osama Hamid is a Pakistani civil servant with the Federal Board of Revenue and a JFK Fellow and Fulbright Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School. Followed by nearly half a million people, he has motivated a generation of young Pakistanis toward public service, drawing on his own path from Quetta to Harvard.
- CSS 49th Common
- Inland Revenue Service
- JFK Fellow
- Harvard Kennedy School
- Fulbright Scholar
- Full scholarship
- Federal Board of Revenue
- Regional Tax Office, Islamabad
472K+Combined audience across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube
A community of nearly half a million
Young people across Pakistan follow Osama for guidance on the civil services, study abroad and a disciplined life. Many have gone on to clear competitive exams with the help of his free resources.
- Instagram (opens in a new tab) 350K
- Facebook (opens in a new tab) 83K
- TikTok (opens in a new tab) 15K
- LinkedIn (opens in a new tab) 14K
- YouTube (opens in a new tab) 10.4K
Motivating public service
Inspiring young Pakistanis, especially from Balochistan, to pursue careers in the civil services.
Free resources, real results
Free notes and videos that have helped aspirants clear CSS, PMS and other government exams.
Policy on taxation
Published policy writing on Pakistan's tax system, grounded in his work at the FBR.
A promise to return
Committed to coming back to Pakistan to serve with the knowledge gained at Harvard.
Biography
Osama Hamid grew up in Balochistan, where in 2007 he placed third in the regional essay competition at Garrison Academy Quetta. He went on to Bahria University in Islamabad, completing a BBA and an MBA in marketing, and represented the university as a delegate at Harvard National Model United Nations in 2018 and 2019.
After clearing the CSS examination in the 49th Common, he joined the Inland Revenue Service in 2021 as an Assistant Commissioner at the Regional Tax Office in Islamabad. His responsibilities include taxpayer audits, presiding over taxpayer hearings, leading a field team and planning work to broaden the national tax base. His service at the FBR on transparency and digitalization was recognized by the US Signal Corps.
In 2026 he began a Master in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School as a JFK Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, on a full scholarship. His studies focus on taxation and public finance, and he has published policy writing on tax reform in Pakistan. After Harvard, he has vowed to return home and serve the country with the best knowledge he has gained.
Alongside his work, he shares guidance on CSS preparation, admissions abroad and a disciplined daily routine with a community of nearly half a million people, and in 2026 he founded the Hamid Shakeel Foundation in memory of his father to fund children's education in Balochistan.
Career and education
| Year | Position or programme | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2028 | Master in Public Policy, JFK Fellow and Fulbright Scholar | Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge |
| 2021 to present | Assistant Commissioner, Inland Revenue Service | Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad |
| 2018 to 2020 | MBA, Marketing | Bahria University, Islamabad |
| 2018, 2019 | Delegate, Harvard National Model United Nations | Representing Bahria University |
| 2014 to 2018 | BBA, Marketing | Bahria University, Islamabad |
| 2007 | Third position, Regional Essay Competition | Garrison Academy, Quetta |
Research at Harvard
His work at the Kennedy School builds on his years in Pakistan's tax administration.
AI and taxation
Designing AI driven taxation systems to reduce corruption and improve fiscal federalism in Pakistan.
Compliance and revenue
Applying econometrics to tax and fiscal data to understand compliance, revenue performance and leakage.
Government turnarounds
How governments recover from fiscal crises and what makes reforms last in developing economies.
After Harvard, I will return to Pakistan and serve my country with the best knowledge I have gained.
Programs
Support for CSS and PMS aspirants in Pakistan and for students worldwide preparing to study abroad.
Current Affairs Subscription
Built on the model Osama used to clear CSS, which made current affairs his strongest subject.
- Daily current affairs updates
- Prepared with the CSS exam in mind
- Renews monthly
1:1 Coaching
One to one sessions for Pakistani and international students.
- CSS preparation strategy
- Applying to universities abroad
CSS Essay series
A step by step video series on YouTube for the CSS Essay paper.
- Basics and recommended books
- Brainstorming and outlines
- Thesis, introduction, transitions
The Community
A private online community for CSS aspirants and students heading abroad, where members learn together and get guidance from Osama directly.
- Recorded lessons
- CSS preparation tracks
- Study abroad guidance
- Live question sessions
CSS Essay series
Watch the full series free on YouTube, in order.
- Basics, Books, Common Mistakes and My Strategy21K views (opens in a new tab)
- Brainstorming Techniques and PESTREL Analysis7.6K views (opens in a new tab)
- Outline Making and Types of Essays7.6K views (opens in a new tab)
- Thesis Statement, Introduction and Transitions3.6K views (opens in a new tab)
Hamid Shakeel Foundation
Funding education for children in Balochistan
Osama founded HSF in memory of his father, DIG Hamid Shakeel of the Balochistan Police, who was martyred in the line of duty in Quetta in 2017. The foundation carries his name into the classrooms of the province he served.
Wilderness Public School, Umerabad
Wilderness Public School in Bostan, Pishin runs entirely on donations and educates orphans and children from low income families. Funding this school is the Hamid Shakeel Foundation's first project.
| Current needs | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Teacher salaries | Keep qualified teachers in every classroom |
| School bus fuel | Bring children from surrounding areas to school |
| Boundary wall | A safe, secure campus for the students |
Students of Wilderness Public School, Umerabad. Photographs courtesy of the school.
Location
- School
- Wilderness Public School
- Address
- Umerabad, Bostan, District Pishin, Balochistan
- Coordinates
- 30.4357° N, 67.0793° E
Sponsor a child or support the school
Donors can give through the HSF donor and child sponsorship form, and may join a group for updates on how their support is helping students.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the Current Affairs Subscription work?
- It is a monthly subscription with daily updates. Each subscription period begins on the 1st of the month, once registration is confirmed.
- Who is 1:1 coaching for?
- Pakistani and international students preparing for CSS, PMS or applying to study abroad.
- When will the community open?
- Soon. Join the waitlist and you will be told as soon as it opens.
- How can I support the Hamid Shakeel Foundation?
- Use the donor and child sponsorship form to give to Wilderness Public School, the foundation's first project.
Contact
For coaching, collaborations, speaking or the Hamid Shakeel Foundation.