Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Burn, Aesthetic Surgeon, Holistic Practitioner & Educationalist at Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Awareness Maintaining Health - BODY, MIND & SOUL with PREVENTION of Skin Cancers, Accidents, Burns, Diseases, Drug Addiction…Professor Shaista Effendi Rais is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Burn and Aesthetic Surgeon, Holistic Practitioner, and Educationalist at Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi. She is a graduate of Dow Medical College and holds an FRCS from Edinburgh.
Over her distinguished career, she established the largest 65-bed Burns Centre at Civil Hospital Karachi through a public-private partnership, introduced multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate care, and pioneered microvascular surgery initiatives.
She has also represented Pakistan internationally in burn and disaster management forums and has made significant contributions to healthcare development, medical training, research, and patient care.
She is also a granddaughter of late Hassanali Effendi, the founder of Sindh Madrastul lsam.
Founder and Chief Advisor, A.Qadir & Company
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Discussion on the Budget Proposals 2026Abdul Qadir Memon is the Founder and Chief Advisor of A. Qadir & Company, a leading taxation and corporate law consultancy established in 1980. A founding Rotaractor of Rotaract Club North and an active member of the Rotary Club of Karachi, he has held numerous leadership positions in taxation, corporate governance, and public policy.
He has served on several national boards and advisory committees, while also contributing extensively to welfare through organizations including the Cleft and Contracture Foundation, Elza Mukhtar Foundation, Patients’ Behbud Society for Aga Khan University Hospital, and Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan
Managing Director, JOFA Group
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Harmony Within Strategy for Coping with Stress.Dr. Imran Yousuf is the Managing Director of JOFA Group and a globally recognised leader in management sciences and psychology. Holding a D.Litt. and PostDoc from the UK, he is a Master Trainer in NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy, and serves as National Convener of the PostDoc Society, UK. Over three decades, he has conducted seminars and workshops across four continents, reaching over 100,000 individuals. A member of psychological associations in Canada, the US, the UK, and Pakistan, he has received national awards from four countries, is the author of eight books, and is ranked among Pakistan’s Top 100 CEOs.
Chairman Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD)
Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Prospects and Impediments for the development of the construction industry in PakistanMohammed Hassan Bakshi is a distinguished entrepreneur, industrialist, and industry leader, with a significant presence in Pakistan’s real estate, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Taking charge of the family business at just 17, he expanded it through dedication and vision. He has served as Chairman ABAD Pakistan twice (2018–19 and 2024–26) and is the only individual to progress consecutively through ABAD’s leadership ranks. A member of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Housing and Construction, he has collaborated with the World Bank and IMF, championing sustainable urban development, affordable housing, and economic prosperity.
President & CEO of Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG)
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Evolving role of Directors: Embedding sustainability into Boardroom LeadershipMs. Shafaq Fauzil Azim is the President & CEO of the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, where she leads initiatives focused on advancing governance standards, institutional capacity, and stakeholder collaboration. As a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, she brings over 25 years of experience in corporate governance, audit, quality assurance, and risk management.
She has served on ICAP’s Auditing Standards & Ethics Committee and currently serves as an Independent Director on boards of not-for-profit organizations. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at EY Pakistan and Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan. She is also an IFC-trained faculty member and contributor to governance and ESG-focused institutional publications in Pakistan.
CEO of Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS-1122)
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The need & response in the Pre-hospital Management Matrix in Sindh, both in emergency and non-emergency healthcare domainsBrigadier Tarique Quadir Lakhiar (R), SI(M), is the Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services, bringing over 32 years of distinguished military and strategic leadership experience across international, corporate, and development sectors. His career includes key roles with the United Nations, U.S. State Department, Pentagon, and the African Unity Organization. He also served as Head of Project Site for Thar Coal Project Block-2 and founding COO of the Thar Foundation, contributing significantly to Tharparkar’s socio-economic development under the vision “Thar Badle Ga Pakistan.” Since joining SIEHS in June 2023, he has led major reforms in pre-hospital emergency care. His honors include Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), the UN Medal of Valor, and the MACWAR Honour Award (USA).
Professor Shaista Effendi Rais is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Burn and Aesthetic Surgeon, Holistic Practitioner, and Educationalist at Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi. She is a graduate of Dow Medical College and holds an FRCS from Edinburgh.
Over her distinguished career, she established the largest 65-bed Burns Centre at Civil Hospital Karachi through a public-private partnership, introduced multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate care, and pioneered microvascular surgery initiatives.
She has also represented Pakistan internationally in burn and disaster management forums and has made significant contributions to healthcare development, medical training, research, and patient care.
She is also a granddaughter of late Hassanali Effendi, the founder of Sindh Madrastul lsam.
Abdul Qadir Memon is the Founder and Chief Advisor of A. Qadir & Company, a leading taxation and corporate law consultancy established in 1980. A founding Rotaractor of Rotaract Club North and an active member of the Rotary Club of Karachi, he has held numerous leadership positions in taxation, corporate governance, and public policy.
He has served on several national boards and advisory committees, while also contributing extensively to welfare through organizations including the Cleft and Contracture Foundation, Elza Mukhtar Foundation, Patients’ Behbud Society for Aga Khan University Hospital, and Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan
Dr. Imran Yousuf is the Managing Director of JOFA Group and a globally recognised leader in management sciences and psychology. Holding a D.Litt. and PostDoc from the UK, he is a Master Trainer in NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy, and serves as National Convener of the PostDoc Society, UK. Over three decades, he has conducted seminars and workshops across four continents, reaching over 100,000 individuals. A member of psychological associations in Canada, the US, the UK, and Pakistan, he has received national awards from four countries, is the author of eight books, and is ranked among Pakistan’s Top 100 CEOs.
Mohammed Hassan Bakshi is a distinguished entrepreneur, industrialist, and industry leader, with a significant presence in Pakistan’s real estate, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Taking charge of the family business at just 17, he expanded it through dedication and vision. He has served as Chairman ABAD Pakistan twice (2018–19 and 2024–26) and is the only individual to progress consecutively through ABAD’s leadership ranks. A member of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Housing and Construction, he has collaborated with the World Bank and IMF, championing sustainable urban development, affordable housing, and economic prosperity.
Ms. Shafaq Fauzil Azim is the President & CEO of the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, where she leads initiatives focused on advancing governance standards, institutional capacity, and stakeholder collaboration. As a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, she brings over 25 years of experience in corporate governance, audit, quality assurance, and risk management.
She has served on ICAP’s Auditing Standards & Ethics Committee and currently serves as an Independent Director on boards of not-for-profit organizations. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at EY Pakistan and Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan. She is also an IFC-trained faculty member and contributor to governance and ESG-focused institutional publications in Pakistan.
Brigadier Tarique Quadir Lakhiar (R), SI(M), is the Chief Executive Officer of Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services, bringing over 32 years of distinguished military and strategic leadership experience across international, corporate, and development sectors. His career includes key roles with the United Nations, U.S. State Department, Pentagon, and the African Unity Organization. He also served as Head of Project Site for Thar Coal Project Block-2 and founding COO of the Thar Foundation, contributing significantly to Tharparkar’s socio-economic development under the vision “Thar Badle Ga Pakistan.” Since joining SIEHS in June 2023, he has led major reforms in pre-hospital emergency care. His honors include Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), the UN Medal of Valor, and the MACWAR Honour Award (USA).
Abdullah A. Fadil is the Director of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future (PLF) Secretariat. He has over 25 years of experience in humanitarian relief, peace-building, and international development across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He previously served as the UNICEF Representative in Pakistan and Sudan, and held senior leadership roles with the UN in Syria, Jordan, Jerusalem, and New York, including with the OPCW-UN Joint Mission and the UN Humanitarian Monitoring Mechanism. Mr. Fadil holds two Master of Science degrees: in Public Policy and Management from SOAS, and in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the London School of Economics.
PP Khalid Gulzar is the Managing Director & CEO of Forte Pakistan Pvt Ltd., which he founded in 1977, leading its strategic planning and management. His expertise includes environmental engineering, power plants, including solar energy, and broadcast, studio electronics, and audiovisual systems. He previously served at the Pakistan Institute of Management and worked as a consultant in Germany and England. A Past President of ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter, he currently serves as Commodore of Karachi Yacht Club and has held several roles in RCK. He holds engineering degrees from Lahore and Birmingham and has taught at PIM and IBA Karachi.
Ms. Ronak Iqbal Lakhani is the CEO of Special Olympics Pakistan, with over 35 years of dedicated service to the organization. She has been instrumental in promoting inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports, education, and community initiatives. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2016. She also serves as an Executive Member of the Special Olympics International Board (2016–2027). Ms. Lakhani is actively associated with several leading organizations, including Network of Organizations Working for Persons with Disabilities Pakistan, Sindh Women’s Swimming Association (President), Pakistan Women’s Swimming Association, Pakistan Olympic Association, The Kidney Centre Karachi, and the Pakistan Sports Board.
Asma Balal is a public health and development professional 25+ years of experience in programme design, implementation, and management. She is the Country Director at Marie Stopes Society Pakistan since 2016, overseeing program leadership, technical outputs, and financial management, while also serving on the Board of Mezrab.
She began her career as a Senior Analyst with Abt Associates, and later served as Manager Healthcare Practice Unit at Deloitte Emerging Markets Group. She has worked extensively with bilateral and multilateral donors, including FCDO, DFAT, USAID, UN, and the Global Fund, across Pakistan, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Javed Akhtar Odho, an officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), assumed charge as Inspector General of Police, Sindh on January 1, 2026. A graduate in commerce from Karachi University, he also holds a B.S. in Finance (Money and Banking), and an MBA from Oklahoma State University, USA. He joined the PSP through the CSS examination in 1994, and initially served in Punjab before transferring to his home province, Sindh, in 1998.
Over a career spanning 3 decades, he has held key operational, investigative, and administrative positions across Sindh and Balochistan, including AIGP Karachi Range and DIG in multiple districts. He also served as a Civilian Police Officer in the UN Peacekeeping Mission (UNMIK) in Kosovo during 1999–2000.
Dr. Nayyar Jabeen is a distinguished Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, currently serving as General Manager at Dr. Essa Laboratory & Diagnostic Centre, and Consultant at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). She is also the President of the Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians and serves as Medical Expert and Master Trainer at the Sindh Health Care Commission.
As Charter President of the Corporate Club, Rotary International, she has demonstrated exemplary leadership beyond medicine. Her former roles include Medical Director at Canada Medical Group and Health Services, Ex-Chairman of the Health Committee for Pak-US Trade, Ex-Director of the Medical Committee at the Diplomatic Forum, and President of Peace International.
Sibtain Naqvi is a corporate professional, researcher, and author specializing in institutional history, national development, and organizational anthropology. A frequent contributor to Pakistan’s English newspapers, his research has been presented at Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, and other international institutions. He regularly speaks at IBA, LUMS, and the Karachi Literature Festival. His essays appear in Oxford University Press’s Pakistan’s Radioactive Decade and he is cited in Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs by Time Magazine, Asia Business Council, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Naqvi’s publications include Unconventional: The Bank No One Saw Coming, Unravelling Gordian Knots, Chronicling Excellence: A History of IBA, Cobwebbed World of Sadequain, Ghalib: Call of Angel, and Rubaiyaat-e-Kuliyaat-Sadequain. He has authored institutional histories of IBA, Meezan Bank, and Faysal Bank.
Mr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput is the 7th Provincial Ombudsman for Sindh, sworn in on 11th March 2024. He holds a MBBS degree from Liaquat Medical College, Jamshoro, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from IBA Karachi, and an MPA in Economic Policy Management with specialization in International Energy Management from Columbia University, USA. A Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, he attended programs at the University of North Carolina & Duke University, and interned at the World Bank. Since joining the Civil Service in 1991, he has served as Chief Secretary Sindh, Commissioner Karachi, and Secretary of multiple key departments. His key achievements include developing the Thar Coal Mining and Power Project, improving Sindh’s fiscal health, enhancing national IT exports, and leading the response to the 2022 super floods.
Syed Bilal Khalid is a business consultant, counselor, and motivational speaker who blends strategic business expertise with empathetic, purpose-driven leadership. He advises CEOs on strategic outsourcing models while also mentoring individuals to recognize and develop their potential, drawing deeply from his own life journey. Born with congenital amputation that resulted in underdeveloped limbs, he learned early to navigate an able-bodied world through prosthetic support, adaptive methods, and strong self-acceptance. Despite physical challenges, social scrutiny, and periods of self-doubt, he built a path defined by resilience and determination. Today, he advocates a “differently-abled” mindset centered on strength and adaptability, and through his talks and personal engagement, inspires audiences to rethink limitations, embrace inclusion, and pursue purposeful growth.
Dr. Amjad Saqib is the founder Chairman of Akhuwat Foundation, the world’s largest interest-free microfinance program in the world, which has disbursed over Rs. 382 billion to around 4 million poor families in Pakistan so far, and who launched Pakistan’s first fee-free higher education institution, the Akhuwat College, soon to become a university.
He is also the Chairman of Punjab Development Network (PDN), the Executive Director, Fountain House, a 500-bedded institute for treatment and rehabilitation of mentally challenged people, and the Chairman of the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund.
Dr. Saqib has received world-wide recognition, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021 (popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize), the Islamic Economy Award, the Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2018, by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Schwab Foundation and Commonwealth’s 31st Point of Light Award, by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, Lifetime Achievement Award, by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Thomson Reuters, Rotary International’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Sitara-a-Imtiaz and Hilal-a-Imtiaz.
He has authored 10 books, and is an acclaimed speaker, who has spoken at the UN, Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge universities, and many other prestigious institutions throughout the world.
Dr. Damji completed medical school at the University of British Columbia, residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Ottawa, a clinical fellowship in Glaucoma at Duke University, and an Executive MBA from Queen’s University.
He was at the University of Ottawa as a glaucoma specialist and clinical scientist, and then moved to the University of Alberta where he was Professor. He was appointed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Alberta, where he is also professor emeritus. Dr. Damji also served as President of the Canadian Glaucoma Society and President of the Canadian Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology.
Dr Damji’s research is focused on stem cell therapy for glaucoma, use of technology to improve access for eye care, benefits of microinvasive glaucoma surgery, and a ‘sandwich’ training model to develop glaucoma subspecialists and leaders in Sub Saharan Africa.
He has authored over 190 peer-reviewed publications and is senior editor for the Shields Textbook of Glaucoma. He has received awards for excellence in teaching, research, humanism and global health, including the 2017 University of British Columbia Alumni Global Citizenship Award. Meeting Proceedings.
A motivational speaker and trainer, Durdan Ansari joined the BBC as a Presenter in 1985, where she remained for 2 decades, moving from BBC Urdu to the World Service’s English-language programmes, Meridian, Outlook and eventually The World Today.
In 2006, she was invited to lead a charity project in the UK to educate British Asian Muslim women. The project has engaged more than 9,000 women from marginalized backgrounds, teaching them English lessons and IT skills and offering cultural activities. She received an OBE from the Late Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II for her contribution to this work.
On 1st April 2019 she was appointed as Lt Commander and in July 2021 she was promoted to act as an Honorary Captain for the Royal Navy.
Muhammad Irfan Soomro serves as Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liaison Office, Karachi, since January 2024. Previously, he was Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (May 2022–October 2023). At the United Nations Secretariat in New York, he worked as Senior Intergovernmental and Political Affairs Officer, and also served as Secretary, UN Special Committee on Decolonization, and the UN Statistical Commission, focusing on peacekeeping, nuclear disarmament, and non-proliferation. Mr. Soomro previously served as Programme Officer in UN Peacekeeping Operations, and Deputy Secretary in the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Peace Operations.
Khaled Anam is an award-winning Pakistani actor, and leading advocate for children’s education, honored with the Tamgha-e-Husn-e-Karkardagi for his contributions to media and children’s programming. With over 40 years in television, theatre, music, and educational content, he serves as CEO of Children Education and Entertainment Portal and also served as HOD (MCMS) and faculty at Greenwich University Karachi. He has held senior roles at EMI Pakistan, Indus TV (launching Indus Chotu), and GEO TV, where he created Bachy Maan Ke Sachy and Mangal 2. A pioneer of creative learning, he has produced 1,000+ children’s songs, 350+ live shows, adapted 100+ Khul Ja Sim Sim episodes, and earned multiple national and international awards. He is currently Chairman of the President’s Artists’ Welfare Fund.
Dr. Abdul Bari Khan is a nationally acclaimed healthcare leader and founder of the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), now operating 10 multidisciplinary hospitals, 4 Regional Blood Centers, 3 Physical Rehabilitation Centers, 100+ primary care sites, and major public health programs. He has served on the Sindh CM COVID Task Force, Corona Emergency Fund, major medical societies, and previously led the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology and served on the PM Health Task Force, DRAP Policy Board, and university senates. A recipient of the Hilal e Imtiaz and Tamgha e Imtiaz, he also holds multiple honorary doctorates, the Eisenhower Fellowship, and several national and international leadership awards.
Senator (R) Javed Jabbar is a distinguished public figure with award-winning contributions in writing, filmmaking, media, education, environment, and public affairs. Author of 21 books and producer of acclaimed documentaries, he received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2025) for Literature. He served six years in the Senate and held major federal cabinet portfolios, introducing key policy reforms. A lifelong volunteer leader, he founded several development organisations, twice served as Global Vice-President of IUCN, engaged in Track-II diplomacy, acted as a Supreme Court mediator, produced 1971: Untold Story, and led Pakistan’s 2022–23 National Anthem re-recording.
Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha is a veteran civil servant with over 34 years of leadership experience across energy, finance, commerce, trade diplomacy, and public administration. He holds degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Law, and Commerce. He has served as Federal Secretary for Finance, Commerce, and Water & Power, and held senior administrative roles in Sindh, KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan. As Chairman of the FPCCI Policy Advisory Board (2021–2024) and later founder of PRAC, he led major policy papers across key economic sectors. He also served as Sindh’s Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue, Industries, and Commerce.
Syed Peer Muhammad Shah is currently serving as DIG Traffic Karachi. He holds a B.E. degree from MUET, an MSc in Criminal Justice Policy from LSE, and is pursuing a PhD in Criminology. Since joining the Police Service of Pakistan in 2002, he has held key field and command roles across Punjab and Sindh, including DIG Headquarters, DIG Establishment, DIG Hyderabad Range, and DIG Sukkur Range. He has been awarded the President’s Police Medal, Tamgha-e-Shujaat, and two Quaid-e-Azam Police Medals for leading critical anti-dacoit and counterterrorism operations. He founded the Lok Sahaita Trust, leading flood relief, STEM talent programs and the Sukkur Marathon. He also introduced TRACS, which has automated enforcement, improved transparency, and set a new national standard in traffic management.
Air Commodore (R) Shabbir Ahmed Khan is a distinguished veteran of the Pakistan Air Force, where he served as a combat pilot in the 1971 war and later as Commandant of the PAF Academy in 1992. After retiring in 1997, he devoted himself to welfare and nation-building. Along with fellow officers, he pledged his pension commutation to establish Rashidabad, a 100-acre model city in Sindh providing education, healthcare, and social welfare. He later initiated two more projects, a 125-acre site near Swabi named after M.M Alam, and a 14-acre educational satellite near Rashidabad, set to open in 2026, continuing his lifelong mission of service to humanity.
Dr Adnan A. Jabbar is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medical Oncology, Ziauddin Hospital. He is the Ex-President of the Society of Medical Oncology, Pakistan. Dr Jabbar received his medical education from Dow University and later moved to USA where he received his PhD in Immunology. He completed his Internal Medicine training from NUMC, New York and Hematology/ Medical oncology fellowship from Emory USA. He is an expert in solid malignancies with special interest in neuro-oncology, breast, GI and GU malignancies. He has several manuscripts to his name and has served as PI in many phase 3 clinical trials.
Capt. Ali Asghar Khan is a Master Mariner from Pakistan Marine Academy, with extensive global maritime experience. He is affiliated with the Nautical Institute (Vice President – Pakistan Branch), Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and Fellow Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, London.
His career began in 1976 with Pakistan National Shipping Corporation. As CEO of SeaCare Pakistan, founded in 1999, he specializes in ship management and marine consultancy. He also currently serves as General Secretary of the Pakistan Merchant Navy Officers’ Association.
Junaid Ahmad is a distinguished academic, researcher, author, and a leading management consultant. He earned his Doctorate from Canada. With over 20 years of university teaching in Canada and Pakistan, he has supervised 1,400+ research and consulting projects as Chairman of National Management Consultants. He has authored 11 books, including Creation of Bangladesh: Myths Exploded, and India: An Apartheid State, translated into several languages, along with his recent publications China Leads and China Leads: The World Listens. He is a member of Board of Governors and a life member of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations
Dr. Imran Khan is an award-winning researcher and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, with more than 2 decades of experience in academia, research, and entrepreneurship. His expertise spans Entrepreneurship, Business Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, and he has supervised numerous projects, delivered national and international workshops, and continues to mentor future leaders while promoting ethical and innovative business practices inspired by Islamic values
Hamid Saeed is a New York-based Image & Wardrobe Consultant who empowers professionals to project a confident, polished, and strategic image. With extensive expearience coaching Fortune 500 executives, he is renowned for his results-driven sessions on “Dressing Strategically” and “Dressing Etiquette.”
A chance encounter with a sales consultant at Barneys New York taught him the transformative power of dressing professionally and investing in oneself. He developed the “Five P’s of Dressing” formula, which established him as a sought-after image consultant in the U.S. After years of success abroad, Hamid returned to Pakistan, driven by a commitment to give back to his country.
Sameeta Ahmed is a multidisciplinary professional with training in Fine Arts from Brandeis University, USA, and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Texas. Her career spans visual arts, architecture, academia, and historic conservation of cultural heritage sites.
As an artist, she has held solo shows in Lahore and Islamabad, exhibited at Mohatta Palace Museum, and in 2023 presented her series “Wahdat ul Wujud/Unity of Being” at the National Gallery of Art, Islamabad. A founding member of the Mauj Media Collective and Earth Water Network, she integrates art with digital media and climate activism. Her practice combines calligraphy, Sufi philosophy, and mixed media. Most recently, she served as COO at NAPA.
Syed Asad Raza, a career officer in the Police Service of Pakistan, joined the service in 2005 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). Since then he has served in diverse and challenging assignments across urban and rural Sindh, and in specialized policing roles. As such he gained extensive experience in public order management, crime prevention and investigation, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism operations.
In his current role as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) South Zone, Karachi, Mr. Raza is responsible for leading the police force in effective policing of District South, Karachi.
DIG Raza holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, and a postgraduate degree from Syracuse University, USA.
Shabbar Zaidi is one of Pakistan’s foremost tax experts, ex-Chairman of the FBR and also ex-Chairman of A.F. Ferguson & Co. Mr. Zaidi has also served as President of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), Committee Member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Chair of the Federal Government Task Force on Tax Administration Reform, Caretaker Minister for Finance, Board of Revenue and Excise & Taxation, Government of Sindh, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, and Founder Director of the PICG. He is also an author of nine books and publications, the latest being his autobiography, 32 Onkar Road.
This week’s guest speaker was Kazim Saeed, CEO of Pakistan Agricultural Coalition and lead author of the State of Pakistan’s Agriculture Report. He has advised governments on energy policy with the World Bank and chairs ITA, a civil society organization promoting learning and education. His award-winning book Dou Pakistan: Har Pakistani Gharanay Tak Khushhaali outlines a strategy for prosperity for every Pakistani household.
Mr. Saeed holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and History & Philosophy of Science from Cornell University, and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton.
Mr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye in Karachi since December 2021, was the guest speaker. A seasoned career diplomat, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1988 and has served in Turkish missions across Dhaka, Jakarta, Rome, Astana, Marseilles, and Dublin.
Mr. Sangu graduated from Hacettepe University in 1988, earned a Master’s in Physical Anthropology from Ankara University, and recently completed his Ph.D. in International Relations from Greenwich University, Karachi. He is set to retire at the end of August 2025, completing his tenure in Karachi.
RCK had the honor of hosting Arshad Mahmud, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated composers, musicians, singers, songwriters, and actors. His career began in 1972 composing for PTV, and later, at EMI Pakistan, he mentored and groomed renowned singers including Tina Sani, Nayyara Noor, Tahira Syed, and Alamgir. His compositions defined the sound of iconic PTV dramas such as Such Gup, Ankahi, Aangan Terha, and Dhoop Kinare.
Beyond music, he acted in drama serials and films including Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor and Ho Mann Jahaan. For his contributions, he received the Pride of Performance Award (2006) and PTV Best Composer Award (2022). At NAPA Karachi, he has continued to shape future talent, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.
The Rotary Club of Karachi welcomed Anas Niaz, Founder & CEO of Bioniks, Pakistan’s first robotic prosthetics company. With a background in Mechatronics and a passion for social impact, he designs AI-powered prosthetic limbs that restore mobility and dignity to individuals with limb differences.
Mr. Niaz is the recipient of the Zero Project 2025 Award, Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Impact), Pride of Pakistan Award (ISPR), Development Leadership Award, and The Startup Gen. He has represented Pakistan at GITEX GLOBAL, the Zero Project Conference, and the AI for Good Factory (UN ITU), advocating disability inclusion on international platforms.
Renowned for his wide-ranging contributions to education, health, culture, and youth development, Mr. Hashwani has founded several social organizations that run over 40 schools, vocational training centers, and inclusive community facilities. His efforts in peacebuilding, policy advocacy, and uplifting underserved communities have positioned him as a leading voice in Pakistan’s social development landscape.
On July 1, 2025, Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, a distinguished political economist and the Executive Director of IBA Karachi, graced the Rotary Club of Karachi with his presence as the guest speaker at its first weekly meeting of the Rotary new year.
With four decades of experience in academia and policy, including teaching stints at Columbia University and serving on the board of the State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Zaidi brought critical insights into Pakistan’s socio-economic challenges.