Our Team.
12th Executive Council 2022-2024
Dr. Nasra M. Shah
President
President
Professor Lahore School of Economics, Lahore
Dr. Farid Midhet is a public health expert with a focus on maternal, neonatal health, and health systems. A Fulbright scholar, he has led Safe Motherhood initiatives and served at global institutions like Johns Hopkins and Harvard.
Mr. Minhaj ul Haque
Vice President
Vice President
CEO, Population Center Pakistan, Islamabad
Mr. Minhaj ul Haque is the CEO of Population Center Pakistan with expertise in evidence-based policymaking in health, population, and education. He has conducted key research studies and teaches Population Economics at Quaid-i-Azam University.
Dr. Xaher Gul
Secretary General
Secretary General
Program Design and Strategy Consultant, Karachi
Dr. Xaher Gul, a seasoned consultant and is a visiting faculty in the Aga Khan University and SZABIST Karachi. Dr. Gul specializes in Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) strategies and private health sector programs. He has led multiple health and governance initiatives with Pathfinder International and Marie Stopes Society across multiple countries.
Dr. Saima Bashir
Joint Secretary
Joint Secretary
Manager Research, Population Council, Islamabad
Dr. Saima Bashir, Manager Research at Population Council Pakistan, focuses on family demography and climate-population linkages. She explores gender and socio-economic aspects of fertility and population dynamics in Pakistan.
Mr. Badar ul Islam Siddiqui
Treasurer
Treasurer
Manager Grants and Compliance, Pathfinder International, Islamabad;
Mr. Bader ul Islam is a Compliance Manager at Pathfinder International, managing the Building Healthy Families project. He has over 19 years of experience in the development sector, including roles at Population Council.
Executive Council Members
Dr. Farid Midhet
Senior Professor, Bahria University
Dr. Farid Midhet is a public health expert with a focus on maternal, neonatal health, and health systems. A Fulbright scholar, he has led Safe Motherhood initiatives and served at global institutions like Johns Hopkins and Harvard.
Dr. Muhammad Sarwat Mirza
Chief Research and Development Executive
Dr. Sarwat Mirza is a reproductive health specialist with extensive experience in rural health projects and behavior change communication. He leads three major reproductive health initiatives funded by international donors.
Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali
Associate Dean, of Research and Innovation
Dr. Tazeen Ali, Former Associate Dean at AKU-SONAM, focuses on reproductive and sexual health, research culture, and policy advocacy. She founded the RaSH consortium and has contributed to national laws against gender-based violence.
Dr. Jamil Ahmed (Chitrali)
Director Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies (IPCS) University of Peshawar
Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Professor at the University of Peshawar, is an expert in peace and conflict studies with a focus on indigenous groups and gender. He has published extensively and held leadership roles in academia and international forums.
Dr. Aysha Sheraz
Professor, Health Services Academy (HSA)
Dr. Aysha Sheraz is an accomplished project manager with expertise in large-scale surveys, health research, and donor partnerships. She has led multiple demographic and health studies, including the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey.
Ms. Samia Shah
Director Communication
Ms. Samia Ali Shah is a Strategic Advocacy and Communication expert with over two decades of experience in public outreach, crisis communication, and development. She has led projects for UNFPA, DAI, and Oxford Policy Management.
Mr. Tahir Ahmed Qureshi
Program Manager
Population Association of Pakistan, Islamabad