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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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