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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Secretary