Our Technical Advisory Group comprises distinguished experts who provide strategic guidance and technical expertise across our various thematic areas.
The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) plays a crucial role in ensuring that PNC's programs and initiatives are designed and implemented following best practices and the latest research. Our advisors bring decades of combined experience from various sectors including education, disaster management, climate change, youth development, and community engagement.
The TAG provides:
Meet the experts who guide our technical and strategic direction.
Senior education professional, Director Educational Material Development at NRKNA (Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training). M.Phil. in Education, international certifications including CELTA, Arizona State University, Oxford. Over 15 years in national curriculum reform, LSBE, character education, assessment design; authored Pakistan's first Character Education Strategy. Expertise: education policy, curriculum design, inclusive and values-based education, teacher professional development, collaboration with UNESCO and UNFPA.
M.Phil. Government and Public Policy (NDU), M.Sc. Economics (QAU), Diploma in Green Finance (Frankfurt School). Over 10 years with government, UN, IFIs. Technical Advisor to MoFE&PT on LSBE; leadership at NEECA. Expertise: education policy and systems strengthening, LSBE integration, governance and institutional reforms, climate and energy policy, sustainable finance, multi-stakeholder program design.
MBA (IIU Islamabad), Bachelor's in IT. Technical Advisor to Federal Minister for Education (MoFE&PT); leads LSBE, curriculum reform, teacher capacity building, Single National Curriculum aligned with SDG-4 and SDG-13. Over 20 years with government, UN, donors, civil society. Expertise: education systems strengthening, policy development, gender equality, GBV prevention, youth development, climate-resilient education, humanitarian programming, large-scale program management.
Community engagement professional and transgender rights activist. Master's in international planning and management. Over seven years at grassroots, district, and national levels promoting rights, dignity, and inclusion; community outreach, awareness campaigns, peer education, stakeholder consultations. Expertise: transgender rights advocacy, social mobilization, gender equality, safeguarding, human rights education, inclusive development programming.
Highly experienced education professional. MSc Economics, early childhood education; national and international trainings in education planning, policy reform, M&E, results-based management. Over two decades in MoFE in senior advisory roles. Expertise: education policy and planning, curriculum development, teacher professional development, education governance, monitoring and evaluation, donor coordination.
Master's in International Relations (University of Balochistan). Over 20 years with ADB, Trócaire, Oxfam GB, PPAF, DAI, Ministry of Climate Change. Programme Director, National Programme Manager, Gender Specialist, Social Development Expert. Expertise: GESI, women's economic empowerment, safeguarding and child protection, climate and energy projects, public-private partnerships, humanitarian response, education, WASH, governance reforms.
Distinguished educationist and environmentalist. Post-Doctorate (IIUI), PhD in Education (NUML), MPhil (AIOU), Master's in Education and International Relations. Over 24 years in federal government; Joint Education Advisor, Headmistress at FDE. Led national initiatives on SDG-4, foundational literacy and numeracy, safe use of social media, greening of schools; coordination with UNESCO and UNFCCC. Expertise: education policy, greening education, sustainable development, teacher education, climate education, global citizenship education.
Health and nutrition specialist. MBBS, MPH, PhD, MBA (Finance), FFPH, FRSPH. Over 20 years in health and higher education; Vice Chancellor of C HSA. Led large-scale health programs, evidence-based policy, public health institutions at national and provincial levels. Expertise: public health systems, nutrition and maternal and child health, health education and workforce development, academic governance, research oversight, health policy and planning.
Youth and adolescent programming specialist. PhD in Social Policy (University of Leicester). Over 15 years; Manager of Youth and Adolescent Programme at UNFPA Pakistan. Programme development, strategic planning, partnership building, monitoring, resource mobilization, research. Expertise: adolescent and youth SRH, life skills education, gender-responsive programming, safeguarding, policy advocacy, community engagement, M&E. Champions inclusive, rights-based, data-driven approaches to youth development.
Globally recognized educationist and disability inclusion expert. PhD (Ohio State University), Master's in Education (Gold Medal, Punjab). Over 40 years in higher education; former Distinguished Professor, former Dean at UMT, Founder Chairman Department of Special Needs Education; founded Educational Testing Service and Comparative Education Society of Pakistan. Expertise: disability inclusion, inclusive education policy, special needs education, assessment and examination reforms, teacher education, curriculum development, higher education governance.
Geological and environmental expert. Master's in Geography with Environmental Studies, BS (Honors) in Geography (Rural Development), University of Karachi. Over 15 years in Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan with WWF-Pakistan, AKRSP, Geo-Tag Consultancy, Apex Consulting, MSI Pakistan, TPL Trakker; FCDO, USAID, UNICEF projects. Expertise: geology and environmental studies, GIS and spatial analysis, natural resource management, climate resilience, water resources, biodiversity conservation, community engagement, gender mainstreaming, M&E.
A seasoned Development and Health Services Expert with over 23 years of professional experience in public health systems, community development, social mobilization, governance, and project management. He holds a Master’s degree in Geography (Punjab University) and is pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Security (Health Services Academy, 2024), which complements his extensive field and managerial expertise.
An accomplished program management and legal professional with over 12 years of total experience in the development and humanitarian sector. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) with a research thesis on the Principle of Non-Refoulement in the absence of refugee laws in Pakistan, a Master’s degree in Political Science, and an LLB (Hons). Her strong academic foundation enables her to link legal analysis with practical program implementation in complex humanitarian contexts
A seasoned Public Health and Advocacy Specialist with over 15 years of professional experience in health systems strengthening, family planning, monitoring & evaluation, and policy advocacy. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) from the Health Services Academy, Islamabad (2024) and a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Peshawar (2009). Her academic background combines public health expertise with strong policy and governance understanding.
A senior operations and program management professional with over 25 years of experience leading donor-funded, UN, government, and NGO projects. She also brings two years of international experience in Canada as a Warehouse and Vendor Supervisor with BC Frozen Foods, strengthening her expertise in operations, logistics, and supply chain management. She specializes in operations leadership, program management, HR, finance, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Her expertise spans gender, human rights, education, youth development, and institutional strengthening. She has successfully managed large-scale national and international projects, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting. She is highly skilled in strategic planning, capacity building, donor engagement, and cross-sector collaboration with a proven record in complex environments.
Our advisors bring diverse expertise across multiple domains.
Expertise in educational policy, curriculum development, teacher training, and EdTech integration.
Knowledge in emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian coordination.
Expertise in climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and green development.
Specialization in youth development, community engagement, and social cohesion programs.
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