Mr. Shahid Ali is a renowned name when it comes to contributions made in the development of the city, Gwadar. Due to his major contributions towards Gwadar, “SocioON” Pakistan National Social media and Business network have named them in their list of most dynamic officers in Baluchistan. He was in charge of the planning section of the city when Gwadar was newly established. He furnished rules for the town planning section of the city. He also made town planning regulations in 2004, took care of daily public/ sponsors/builders matters and established building regulations in 2005. Mr. Shahid Ali was also appointed as assistant engineer B-17 in GDA.
From time to time, members of political parties and local traders protest against the shortage of water in Gwadar. Most development works of note in Gwadar date back to the 2000s. Mr. Shahid Ali in his capacity as the Director Town Planning tried to resolve the water crisis of the port town. He helped the provincial government of Baluchistan to make a master plan for providing clean drinking water to Gwadar and beyond.
Some of the work done by Mr. Shahid Ali as Director Town Planning were