Team collaboration — Our People

The Team Behind the Mission

Freedom Gate Prosperity is powered by a team of seasoned development professionals, researchers, communicators, and policy advocates — united by a shared commitment to building a more resilient, equitable, and empowered Pakistan.

Executive Team

Muhammad Anwar

33+ years at Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Political Science graduate, University of Punjab. Co-founded The Learning School (2002), serving 1,200+ underprivileged students.

Muhammad Anwar

Chief Executive Officer
Farhan Jawaid

20+ years in program management. Master's in Economics, certified by LUMS & McGill. Managed initiatives with USAID, EU, Save the Children, UNDP, and IKEA Foundation.

Farhan Jawaid

Head of Programs
Shafqat Aziz

20+ years in policy advocacy & stakeholder collaboration. Led campaigns on climate change, DRR, gender equality. Worked with Oxfam, SDPI, PPAF, UNICEF, and GIZ.

Shafqat Aziz

Head of Climate Change
Atif Saeed

20+ years managing budgets, audits & compliance for nonprofits. Former Senior Finance Manager at Friedrich Naumann Foundation. MBA in Finance.

Atif Saeed

Head of Finance & Administration
Sabrina Shahzad

15+ years in development & humanitarian communications, including 3 years with UN agencies. MA in Mass Communication. Expert in donor reporting & impact narratives.

Sabrina Shahzad

Head of Communication & Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Shahbaz Tariq

14+ years across international NGOs & diplomatic missions. PhD in Finance & Economics. Expertise in fintech adoption, corporate governance, and economic reform.

Dr. Shahbaz Tariq

Head of Research
Dr. Kauser Iqbal Khan

30+ years in value chain development & climate-resilient agriculture. PhD from Russian State Agrarian University. PRINCE2 Practitioner across Pakistan, Afghanistan & Central Asia.

Dr. Kauser Iqbal Khan

Senior Agriculture & Climate Resilience Advisor
Saaremeen Fatima

Clinical Psychologist with expertise in youth engagement, safeguarding & community resilience. MS in Clinical Psychology (SZABIST). Experience with Accountability Lab Pakistan.

Saaremeen Fatima

Program Manager, Youth Development

Board of Directors

Freedom Gate Prosperity is guided by visionary leadership committed to social empowerment, democratic governance, and environmental sustainability. Our Board of Directors comprises distinguished professionals from diverse backgrounds, bringing deep expertise in governance, policy development, economics, education, and social impact. Their strategic oversight ensures FGP operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability — advancing our mission to create lasting, positive change across Pakistan.

Dr. Faiz Kakar

34+ years in administration & environmental management. Former caretaker minister, Govt of Balochistan. PhD in Development Studies. Worked with UNDP and IUCN.

Dr. Faiz Kakar

Chairman
Muhammad Anwar

Development professional with 33+ years at Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Co-founder of The Learning School. Corporate Advisory Board member at Iqra University Karachi.

Muhammad Anwar

CEO & Director
Gul Farina

25+ years in teaching, research & governance. Head of Dept of International Relations, Govt Commerce & Economics College, Karachi. Expert in countering extremism & interfaith harmony.

Gul Farina

Director
Urooj Raza Sayyami

Journalist & human rights consultant. Specialises in governance, counter-extremism & interfaith harmony. Worked with the United Nations and Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

Urooj Raza Sayyami

Director
Hafsa Zafar

Economist with banking & civil society experience. Former NBP officer. Executive Director, Centre for Civic Education Pakistan. Director for research & training at Vision-2047.

Hafsa Zafar

Director
Tabindah Anwar

8+ years in communications & project management on climate change. Master's in Global Development & International Environmental Management from Cornell University.

Tabindah Anwar

Director

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board of Freedom Gate Prosperity brings together distinguished professionals from governance, public policy, economics, education, climate action, media, law, and human rights — providing strategic counsel and thought leadership that strengthens FGP's capacity to address Pakistan's most pressing challenges. Their collective expertise shapes our strategic direction, ensuring programmes remain innovative, evidence-based, and impactful. Through mentorship, policy insights, and cross-sector perspectives, the Advisory Board plays a vital role in driving meaningful and sustainable change across communities nationwide.

Mian Imran Masood

Accomplished lawyer and education reform leader. Former Provincial Minister of Education in Punjab. Currently Vice Chancellor, University of South Asia and Chair of Chief Minister's Task Force for Education.

Mian Imran Masood

Vice Chancellor, University of South Asia
Muhammad Mohsin Leghari

Distinguished parliamentarian with 20+ years across Punjab Provincial Assembly, National Assembly, and Senate. Former Minister of Finance and Minister of Irrigation in Punjab.

Muhammad Mohsin Leghari

Politician & Economist
Zubair Ahmad Malik

Leading business figure and former President, FPCCI. SAARC Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee member. Champion of women entrepreneurs and digital skills development in South Asia.

Zubair Ahmad Malik

Former President, FPCCI
Dr. Huma Baqai

International relations expert and media analyst since 1999. Former Associate Dean at IBA Karachi. Authored 29 research articles, spoken at 200+ conferences, contributed 100+ columns to leading publications.

Dr. Huma Baqai

Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship
Zafarullah Khan

Civic educator and human rights advocate. Launched Pakistan's first Constitutional Literacy Campaign. Co-opted member of 2023 Parliamentary Committee. Author of works on citizens' fundamental rights.

Zafarullah Khan

Chief Executive, Ideas for Vision 2047
H.E Saad S Khan

Distinguished scholar, historian, and career diplomat with extensive government experience in health, science, tourism, and human rights. Published widely on international politics and Muslim history.

H.E Saad S Khan

President, ECI, Tehran
Jami Chandio

Author of 20+ books on literature and political theory. Delivers lectures on federalism and democracy to parliamentarians, civil servants, and academia since 2004.

Jami Chandio

Executive Director, Center for Peace & Civil Society
Mukhtar Ahmed Ali

Development professional with 20+ years in governance and transparency. Former Information Commissioner for Punjab. M.Phil. in Development Studies from University of Sussex.

Mukhtar Ahmed Ali

Executive Director, CPDI
Dr. Joseph Wilson

Lawyer licensed in New York, Ontario, and Punjab. Former Chairman & Commissioner, Competition Commission of Pakistan (2007–2016). LL.M. degrees and Doctor of Civil Law from McGill University.

Dr. Joseph Wilson

Founding Executive Director, Markets for Social Justice
Tauseeq Haider

Renowned broadcaster, voice-over artist, and actor with decades of media experience. Pioneer in Pakistan's voice-over industry, mentors aspiring talent across television and audio production.

Tauseeq Haider

Founder, Black Box Sound
Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh

Academic administrator with engineering and PhD in Mass Communication. Transformed SMI into university status in 2012. Held positions at environmental and textbook boards in Sindh.

Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh

Former Vice Chancellor, SMIU
Aniq Zafar

Seasoned advisor with 20+ years in political risk and regulatory frameworks. Former journalist with expertise in media and security landscapes. Master's degree in History.

Aniq Zafar

PR & Strategy Adviser, BowerGroupAsia
Shabnam Baloch

20+ years in humanitarian operations across Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Executive Committee member of Pakistan Humanitarian Forum. Experience with IRC, Oxfam, and UN agencies.

Shabnam Baloch

Development & Humanitarian Operations Leader
Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen

Renowned feminist and GEDSI expert specialising in healthcare and women's economic empowerment. Senior advisor to UN Women and UNFPA. Author of acclaimed reports on social entrepreneurship.

Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen

Founder & Social Activist
Dr. Zia Ullah Ranjha

Legal professional with 20+ years experience and doctorate in Constitutional Law. Published in international journals, appeared in hundreds of superior court cases. Resource person for civil services.

Dr. Zia Ullah Ranjha

Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan
Shiraz Hasnat

Journalist with 20+ years covering politics, governance, climate, and human rights. Senior Vice President of Lahore Press Club. Fellow of multiple prestigious international programmes.

Shiraz Hasnat

Bureau Chief, HUM News Lahore
Mangla Sharma

Minority rights and women's empowerment advocate. Former Sindh Provincial Assembly member from Shikarpur. M.A. in International Relations from University of Karachi.

Mangla Sharma

President, Ladies' Wing, Pakistan Hindu Council
Adnan Jalil

Business leader and policy advisor. Former Caretaker Minister for Industry & Commerce, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 30+ years in business and governance. MBA in International Business.

Adnan Jalil

Chair, Bank Credit Finance Committee, Peshawar Chamber
Muhammad Anas Niaz Qureshi

Innovative entrepreneur with BE in Mechatronics. Developer of Pakistan's first 3D-printed musical instruments and brain-controlled bionic arms. Selected for UNDP Youth Co:Lab.

Muhammad Anas Niaz Qureshi

Founder & CEO, Viscous.co & Bioniks
Salahuddin Momand

Provincial Vice President, Awami National Party. Former MPA for Peshawar (2018–2023). M.A. degrees in International Relations and English Literature. Management experience in the UK.

Salahuddin Momand

Politician & Educator
Malik Hamid Nawaz Awan

Senior Pakistan Peoples Party member from Sargodha. Former Union Council Nazim. Human rights activist and HRCP member. Alumnus of International Academy for Leadership.

Malik Hamid Nawaz Awan

Political & Social Leader
Afia Aslam

40+ years media experience across print, digital, and broadcast. Member of PM's National Climate Change Council. Pioneer as Pakistan's first female cricket journalist.

Afia Aslam

Journalist & Development Practitioner
Ross Mahtani

Volunteer on government commissions including Sindh Human Rights Commission and National Commission on Rights of Child. Former executive council member of HRCP.

Ross Mahtani

Development Professional & Minority Rights Activist
Amjad Khan Advocate

Seasoned lawyer with 20+ years experience and doctorate in Constitutional Law. Founded Shaheed Asad Khan Achakzai Foundation providing skill development and legal aid to vulnerable communities.

Amjad Khan

Additional Advocate General, Balochistan High Court
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