Members of HANDS-IDS Board of Governors
Prof. (Emeritus) Dr. Abdul Gaffar Billoo
The Chancellor
HANDS Institute of Development Studies
Professor Abdul Gaffar Billoo is the visionary founder/ father of HANDS and served as chairperson of its governing board from its inception till 2019 and currently serves as the founder Chancellor of The HANDS Institute of Development Studies. Read More…
Chairman
Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Abuzar Wajidi
Rector
HANDS Institute of Development Studies
Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Abuzar Wajidi, currently serves as the Rector of the HANDS Institute of Development Studies, brings a wealth of experience and academic prowess to his role. Having served as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Karachi Read More…
Member
Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh or a Judge nominated by him
Chief Justice
High Court of Sindh
Member
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed (Hilal-e-Imtiaz)
Chairman
Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, the distinguished Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), stands as a visionary leader in shaping the landscape of higher education for over two decades. Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Tariq Rafi (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz)
The Chairman
Sindh Higher Education Commission
Dr. Tariq Rafi currently serves as the Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission and previously held the position of Vice-Chancellor at Jinnah Sindh Medical University. Read More…
Member
Dr. Saeed Ismail
Chairman Governing Board
Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Dr. Saeed Ismail did his MBBS from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1983 and received his MCPS in pediatrics from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 1986. He received his MBA from IBA and the Pakistan Institute of Management in 2007, Read More…
Member
Dr. Suleman Shaikh
Advisor to Chairperson/Co-Chairperson
SZABIST University
Dr. M. Suleman Shaikh, an Advisor to Chairperson/Co-Chairperson at SZABIST University, Karachi, has forged a remarkable career path from his roots as a dedicated anesthetist to a leading figure in social development and philanthropy in Pakistan. Read More…
Member
Ms. Siraj-un-Nissa Isani
Former Nursing Director of the Kidney Center
Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Ms. Siraj-un-Nissa Isani, a dedicated contributor to HANDS for 28 years, is a seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care. Having previously served as the Nursing Director at the Kidney Center Read More…
Member
Mr. Ali Hussain Brohi
Advisor Banking Mohtasib Karachi
Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Mr. Ali Hussain Brohi, an accomplished professional and Advisor to Banking Mohtasib Karachi, brings a wealth of financial expertise to his credit. Holding the esteemed status of an Associate Member at The Institute of Bankers Pakistan and armed with an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Read More…
Member
Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed
Chief Executive
Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed, the Chief Executive of HANDS, has been an integral part of HANDS since 1994, bringing three decades of profound experience in the development sector to his role. Read More…
Member
Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba
Chief Executive
Lucky Cement Limited
Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba, the Chief Executive Officer of Lucky Cement Limited, embarked on his professional journey with the esteemed Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) in 1991. YBG, a prominent family conglomerate known for entrepreneurial excellence, has left a lasting impact not only in Pakistan but globally. Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Quraishy (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz)
Vice Chancellor
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Quraishy T.I, a distinguished figure in the medical field, holds the prestigious positions of Meritorious Professor of Surgery and Vice Chancellor at Dow University of Health Sciences. Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi
Vice Chancellor
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of NED University of Engineering & Technology, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his credit. His longstanding commitment to NED University is reflected in his various roles, Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Iqbal Chaudhary
(Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz)
Former Director HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, a distinguished national and meritorious professor, stands at the forefront of natural product chemistry and has been a trailblazer since 1990. Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri
Vice Chancellor
Sindh Agriculture University
Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri, the Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, brings over 23 years of rich experience in academia and research. Renowned for his expertise in agricultural economics, planning, development, and management, Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali
Dean
Agha Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM)
Prof. Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, currently serving as the Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM), is a distinguished figure in the field of nursing and midwifery. Read More…
Member
Mr. Mohammad Bashir Janmohammad
Chancellor
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Mr. Mohammad Bashir Janmohammad, Chancellor, Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Chairman of M/s Westbury Group of Companies, is a distinguished leader with a rich and impactful professional history. Read More…
Member
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Bux Burdi
Acting Dean
HANDS Institute of Development Studies.
Professor Dr. Mohammad Bux Burdey, the Acting Dean and a distinguished professor at The HANDS Institute of Development Studies, brings a wealth of academic expertise to his credit. Read More…
Member
Syed Nasir Ali Mirza
Registrar
The HANDS Institute of Development Studies.
Syed Nasir Ali Mirza, a seasoned Economist and Global Advocate for Economic Development, boasts three decades of distinguished service in international organizations and academia. Read More…