Dr Amin A Gadit

Dr Amin A. Gadit, Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1984, completed internship from Civil Hospital Karachi, after getting through Sindh Public Commission, was appointed as a lecturer in Physiology in Sindh Medical College, and meanwhile passed MCPS from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 1987 in the subject of community medicine. In order to pursue a career in Psychiatry, went to the Republic of Ireland and followed a Post Graduate training program for a period of 5 years. His PG Qualifications are: MRCPsych (London), FRCP (Ireland), PhD (UK), Board Certification in Psychiatry (London), DPM (Ireland), and DCP (Ireland), MCPS (PK). 

He worked as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in Baqai University Pakistan, as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Hamdard University Pakistan, was appointed as full Professor in November 2001 and Vice-Principal Hamdard College of Medicine. In September 2004, he went to Canada to take up a position as a Consultant Psychiatrist with River Valley Health Region 3 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He was appointed as full Professor with tenure at Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada, in February 2006 and working in this capacity since that time.

Javed Hashmi

Makhdoom Javed Hashmi was born on January 1, 1948 in Makhdoom Rashid, Multan, Punjab. He was elected to the National Assembly, for his fifth term as MNA, on a PML(N) seat. He is currently serving as Acting President of the PML(N), and is the Parliamentary Party Leader in the National Assembly.

An agriculturist by profession, he completed his M.A in Political Science and M.A in Philosophy from University of the Punjab. He was previously elected to the National Assembly for the terms of 1985-1988, 1990-1993, 1993-1997, and 1997-1999. He has also served as Federal Minister for Health in 1997. Earlier he served as a Minister of State for Youth Affairs.

Married with six daughters, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has traveled to the Middle East, U.S.A, and Europe. His hobbies include reading, walking and following news and current affairs.

Muhammad Bilal Sheikh

Mr. Muhammad Bilal Sheikh assumed the charge of President & CEO of Sindh Bank on November 1, 2010. Mr. Sheikh is a seasoned banker with over 44 years of diversified experience in banking. His last assignment before joining Sindh Bank Limited was that of President & Chief Executive Officer, mybank Limited. Prior to that, Mr. Sheikh also served as President & CEO, PICIC Commercial Bank Ltd., Deputy Managing Director PICIC Corporation Limited and Chairman National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC).

Mahvash Waqar

Mahvash Waqar is a Pakistani artist and current band member of the Laal Band. She is the backup vocalist for the band.  She has also been famous for a stint on the radio network as a RJ.

Mahvash studied Textile designing from the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan. She had a keen interest in music from the beginning. So, instead of continuing her studies she decided to join what was then a very new phenomenon of FM radio stations.

Mahvash began her music career in early 2007 when she decided to be a part of the newly formed Laal Band along with Haider Rehman, Aamir, Asif, Salman and Jamal.  The band was formed in response to the 2007 sacking of judges by then President Pervez Musharraf.

Mahvash has played backup vocals for Laal band's debut album, Umeed e Sahar.

Javed Anwar Khan

Mr. Javed Anwar Khan is currently serving as Secretary in Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). He is a BS 21 officer of Secretariat Group and has vast experience of dynamics of international trade; 

supply chain issues; international & local marketing & branding of Pakistani products; issues arising out of World Trade Organization, and Intellectual Properties etc.

He has remained a pivot in the promotion of exports and enhancing the trade ties of Pakistan while putting more than 31 years of service in the offices of Chief Controller of Imports and Exports and Export Promotion Bureau.

Mr. Javed Anwar Khan was also the Member of Fish Inspection Committee for the approval of Fish Processing Units for export from Pakistan to International Markets. He successfully coordinated with Marine Fisheries Department and Karachi Fish Harbour Authority for implementation of Turtle Excluder Device Regulation of USA for conservation of sea turtles, and removal of ban on seafood for export from Pakistan to European Union 

His highly successful tenure in Export Promotion Bureau / Trade Development Authority of Pakistan saw the inception of Expo Pakistan in 2005 and subsequent management upto 6th edition of the this mega event. 

Mr. Javed Anwar holds Masters Degree in Zoology with specialization in Fisheries. He has attended numerous training courses / seminars and workshops on international trade & commerce.

Salim Abbas Jilani

A Masters in Public Administration from the prestigious JFK School of Government, Harvard University, USA, Mr. Jilani joined Civil Service of Pakistan in 1957. He has the singular distinction of having held the most coveted positions in Pakistan including Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Chairman of Pakistan International Airlines, Civil Aviation Authority, Fauji Foundation, Pakistan Steel, Karachi Electric Supply Corporation, Rice Export Corporation of Pakistan, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), Chief Secretary of Sindh and Balochistan and Federal Minister for Defence and Defence Production, Government of Pakistan. 

His last posting before assuming the chairmanship of SSGC was as Secretary, Defence, Government of Pakistan which he held for seven years. W idely respected in political, business, agricultural, military and bureaucratic circles all over Pakistan, Mr. Jilani hails from Muzaffargarh district of Punjab. 

He is also Master in Political Science from the Punjab University, Lahore having graduated cum laude from there. Mr. Jilani retired from public service in November 1996 after an unblemished marathon career.

Azim Iqbal Siddiqui

Mr Azim Iqbal Siddiqui, Managing Director SSGC, having joined the Sui Southern Gas Company in 1974, Mr. Siddiqui has held diverse portfolios in SSGC and has a distinguished and a prolific career in several management positions. After a stint in the Constructions Department, he was transferred to the Company’s Material Management Department where he worked in managerial capacity for ten years. In the Company’s Human Resources Department where he spent eleven productive years, he eventually rose to the position of Deputy General Manager (Human Resources). He took over as General Manager (Customer Services) in 2001 where he was promoted as Senior General Manager, Customer Services in 2006. As the head of Customer Services Department, Mr. Siddiqui incorporated state-of-the-art technologies into the Company’s systems, and facilitated numerous training programs for the customer services personnel.

Zarmeeneh Rahim

Ms. Zarmeeneh Rahim is a graduate of McGill University (B.A. Joint Honours) and Durham University (L.L.B. Honours). She has extensive and cross jurisdictional experience working for the Canadian Government as a Legal Assistant for Ontario Attorney General's Office as well as United Nations Secretariat, Office of the Legal Counsel, UN HQ (New York City) where she assisted with research and drafting on issues related to the International Tribunals for Yugoslavia, Rwanda and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

After returning to Pakistan, Ms. Rahim joined Villani & Villani at Karachi where she worked on a wide array of corporate advisory assignments including competition and competition compliance, intellectual property, banking and finance, acquisitions, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, project finance. In 2009, Mr. Rahim joined L'Oreal Pakistan Private Limited as its General Legal Counsel and was responsible for all legal compliance of L'Oreal including advising board and management on local regulations, ensuring adoption of L'Oreal Global Group Norms and also performing corporate secretarial functions in addition to drafting and review of all contracts and agreements with employees, service providers, suppliers, third parties and distributors.

Ms. Rahim is a strong believer in the proliferation of legal research and education and was the editor of the Durham Law Journal. She along with Messrs Syed Bulent Sohail, Kamal K Jabbar and Shaharyar Nashat founded The Counsel, as Pakistan's first corporate law magazine.

Dr Samar Mubarakmand

Dr Samar Mubarakmand was Born on September 17, 1942 at Rawalpindi. Dr. Samar Mubarakmand did his Master in Physics from the prestigious Government College Lahore in 1962 with Academic Roll of Honour. To fulfill his ambition to become an experimental Nuclear Physicist he chose the world renowned Oxford University under the supervision of a very well known Nuclear Physicist Professor D.H.Wilkinson. After joining P.A.E.C in 1962 proceeded to Oxford University where he performed as Member of the Team of Scientists which installed and commissioned the 22 millions volt Atomic Accelerator and was awarded D.Phil Degree in Experimental Nuclear Physics in 1966.  As a pioneer, used fiber optic technology in Pakistan and introduced the technique of interference free data transmission through optical fibers. In recognition of valuable contributions in the field of Nuclear Physics, the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan awarded the prestigious civil award of Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 1992.  As Member (Technical) P.A.E.C & Team Leader of Scientists/Engineers conducted Nuclear Tests for Pakistan. All the six tests were successfully conducted on 28th & 30th May, 1998. In recognition of valuable contributions to the Defense of Pakistan, the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan awarded the prestigious civil award of Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 1998.  Performed as Team Leader and played a key role in the conception, design and execution of the indigenous programme of surface to surface, solid fuel, SHAHEEN Missile system. The first successful flight-test of Shaheen-I was carried out in 1999. In recognition of the outstanding contribution to the Strategic Defence Programme, the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan awarded the highest civil award of Nishan-i-Imtitz in 2003. In recognition of his meritorious & dedicated services, outstanding contribution in the field of Nuclear Physics, Strategic Defense Programme, and making the defense of motherland strong & invincible Dr. Samar Mubarakmand was also awarded   Dr. Nazir Ahmed Award, Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences, and International Scientist of the Year 2007.   Dr. Samar Mubarakmand served as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Science & Technology(from December 2007 to April 2008).   Dr. Samar Mubarakmand joined Planning Commission, Govt. of Pakistan as Member (Science & Technology), Islamabad on 16-12-2008.

Ali Raza Bhutta

Mr. Ali Raza Bhutta Chairman & Chief Executive of Pak Datacom Ltd. with a Degree of M. Phil (Economic Development) from University of Glasgow, United Kingdom and Masters in Business Administration degree from Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan. Mr. Ali Raza Bhutta has wide range experience in public administration and held various important positions throughout his professional career in government departments. Mr. Bhutta started his career as Assistant Political Agent in Fata and has served in all provinces of Pakistan at progressively more responsible positions. Currently, Mr. Ali Raza Bhutta is serving as Joint Secretary (Development) in Ministry of IT & Telecom and also holds additional charge of Member IT (MOIT) and Managing Director Telecom foundation. He is also Chairman Board of Trustees, Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust.

Abrar Hasan

Mr Abrar Hasan has been with National Foods since 1993. During his decade of association with the company he has successfully spearheaded the organization to its present position.

Mr. Hasan has used his proficiency in Operations Management, Marketing and Finance with diligence to make National Foods what it is today and one of the largest and most successfully innovative food industries in Pakistan.

Abrar Hasan graduated with a BS in Industrial Management with a minor in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, Indiana, USA. In 1990 he returned to Pakistan and joined Precision Rubber Products (Pvt.) Ltd. as Plant Director. He remained with this company for almost 3 years and was responsible for Production and Manufacturing Management.

With his well-developed skill set, Abrar Hasan was invited to join National Foods in 1993 as the Plant Director, a position he held for 4 years. After which, he was given charge of Deputy Managing Director and in year 2000, Abrar Hasan was appointed by the Board of Directors as the Chief Executive.

His dedicated approach and inspirational leadership has taken National Foods from a simple recipe producer to a full-fledged food company today. He is the driving force behind his team of skilled professionals and has introduced innovative technology, human resource development & management and new marketing trends that have made the Company an undisputed market leader.

Besides being a visionary and giving true meaning to the young urban professional that he is, 38 years-old Abrar Hasan is an avid golf player and a loving father.

Asma Shirazi

Asma Shirazi is a journalist and Anchor  She worked with Geo TV . She also anchored Geo News Program Parliament Cafeteria .

Later Asma Shirazi join ARY News. Born in Islamabad, Asma Shirazi has a Postgraduate Degree in Political Science. Asma Shirazi started her career with the media industry in 2001. She has substantial experience as a news reporter and program anchor.

She joined SAMAA in July 2010 and since then hosts a weekend program 'Faisla Aap Ka'.

Sana Bucha

Sana Bucha is a journalist , Anchor and Producer .She started her career as a production development associate in Geo TV. She also hosted Geo News Program Crisis Cell.

Now she is anchar of Geo news program Lekin.Sana Bocha has written for various publications including The Wall Street Journal, Newsline and The News. She has produced documentaries in sync with foreign news agencies on domestic issues in Pakistan.She also write columns for The News.

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was born in Gujrat, Pakistan on November 1st, 1945. He hails from a very prominent and influential political and business family of Pakistan. His father Chaudhry Manzoor Elahi was the brother of Late Ch. Zahoor Elahi, a seasoned parliamentarian who played a major role in restoration of democracy and human rights in the country and was awarded "PRISIONER OF CONSCIENC" by Amnesty International. He was assassinated in a terrorist attack on 25th September, 1981. Ch. Parvez Elahi is the first cousin of Chaudhry Shujat Hussain, President Pakistan Muslim League and former Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Chaudhry Parvez Elahi graduated from the Forman Christian College, Lahore in 1967, and obtained diploma in Industrial Management from London. After completion his education, he joined the family business in textiles. Now the family owns textiles, sugar and flour mills. He came into active politics in 1983.

He was elected as Chairman District Council, Gujrat for four (4) consecutive years. In 1985 he got elected unopposed as Member of Provincial Assembly of Punjab. Chaudhry Parvez Elahi became Minister for Local Government and Rural Development for a period of eight years. In 1993 he was elected Deputy Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly and also acted as Leader of the Opposition. He was elected unopposed Speaker of Provincial Assembly of Punjab in 1997. He is the elected President of Pakistan Muslim League, Punjab. In Election 2002 he was elected Member of the Punjab Assembly 6th consecutive time. He has been the elected Chief Minister of the Punjab and completed 5 years for the first time in the history of Pakistan. In election-2008, he elected as Member National Assembly of Pakistan and nominated as Leader of Opposition in National Assembly later. Then he resigned from the Opposition Leader seat, he is Leader of the Parliamentary Party, Pakistan Muslim League in the National Assembly and now serving the country as Senior Federal Minister of Industries and Defence Production.

Begum Laila Haroon Sarfaraz

Begum Laila Haroon Sarfaraz has taken over the responsibility as a President in the year 2005. She belongs to a very well known Haroon Family who has served the country since decades. Her parents Sir Abdullah Haroon & Lady Nusrat Haroon were one of the founders of the country who fought hard to turn their dream of a separate home land for the Muslims into a reality. Their role being a Muslim League leaders are always remembered in the history of Pakistan.

Following the foot steps of the parents, Begum Laila Haroon, her sister Late Begum Hidayatullah, her brother Late Mahmud Haroon and other family members have spent their lives in social wok and in serving the country.

Laila Haroon is an inspirational role model, a talented charismatic who continues the efforts of Begum Ra’ana Ali Khan and successfully manages programs in the field of Health, Education and Social Welfare. She has also served the organization as a Vice-President for Finance & Administration. In her private capacity she oversees various institutions with selfless interest and dedication which includes:

Board Member Sindh Rural Support Program

Board Member SIUT>

Board Member Lady Dufferin Hospital

Member Technical Assistance Study Group with the Asian Development Bank

Member Council of Social Welfare

She has attended many conferences that include:> Pune Conference “Culture Of Peace “ Health for Women & Children in Nov 2001 Second International Scientific Culture& Supportive Congress (ICWSF) in Oct 2001, Tehran. Vienna Conference 21 General Assembly UN / NGO Dynamics 21 Century. Together for Social Justice Equality and Peace in Nov 2000, Vienna Austria. Awards:Star Laurel 2003, Women of the Year 2005

Safia Mumtaz Ansari

Safia Mumtaz Ansari Branch Manager, Tameer Micro Finance Bank, Liaquatabad Branch, Karachi. Safia graduated in 2005, from Premier College Karachi with a Bachelors in Commerce. Prior to joining Tameer, she was an Assistant Accountant at a welfare medical complex. With few options for growth she felt that she might never be able to achieve her father's dream, which was for her to become a banker.

On her daily commute from work, she noticed the Qazzafi Chowk Branch being established and take a chance and applied.

"The Quaid trusted the youth, and after him Tameer is the first institution that trusted the youth. It is Tameer who encourages us to go ahead and succeed."

After a year in the job, Safia feels that she has learnt from the responsibility, trust and opportunities given to her at Tameer. The culture of working together has enabled her to learn more than ever and earn recognition.

Nazir Leghari

Nazir Ahmed Leghari is a well-known journalist and political analyst who covers national and international political issues. He is the founder editor of Daily Awam, Karachi, (The largest circulated Urdu eveninger of Pakistan). He has been involved in field of journalism since two decades and worked as an senior sub editor and assistant editor in Daily Jang and Daily Nawa-e-waqt respectively and has contributed numerous articles and features issues related to Pakistani and international politics. He has interviewed many national and international figures including Benaizr Bhutto, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, V.P Singh, Ahmed Shah Masood, Begum Shaikh Hasina Wajid, and Mother Tressa etc. He was the newsreader of Radio Pakistan and participated in various political discussions in Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. He is a multi lingual person and the author of books titled, Siasat-e-Dorran (Contempory Politics), Seene Jhhokan Deedain Dery (Villages in the hearts and cities in the eyes). He has served as a vice president of Karachi Press Club.

Shahnawaz Agha

Mirza Shahnawaz Agha was born in August of 1950, into a family of imigrant traders, and was brought up in the former East Pakistan; He went to the first cadet college in the country then and post graduation in commerce studied Islamic Jurisprudence as an apprentice to Dr. Muhammad Said Al-Awadi from Jaddah, Saudi Arabia,; He has had a career in trade and industry from the age of 18 and heads a few enterprises today; To his credit are four books; “A rendezvous with Destiny”, “First Feelers”, “Decisive Edge” and “What is this thing called Religion for God sake” and many articles as a research scholar. He has been a active contributor to a reputed newspaper on political economy and social issues. A research scholar, he is very well traveled and exposed.