[1] He was a memoer of the Indian Oil bard sof directors ince the year 1994, as the Director-in-Charge of Marketing.

Some of the positions he held during his career include : In addition to the above roles, Pathan also held large assignments as co-chairman emeritus, International Energy Advisory Council (IEAC), and U.S., advisor emeritus for Global Union Energy Ventures.

and vice-president on the board for three years and thereafter served as the vice-chairman of the advisory council of the World LP Gas Association, Paris.

Pathan has contributed to various technical and management papers at national and international forums.

For the past several years, he has been involved in the formulation of petroleum policies in India.