Dr Humaira Ishfaq is a well-established female writer who is known for her works regarding the evolution of women’s education in history. She is also recognized for her short stories and novel. Dr Humaira Ishfaq commenced her writing career in 2010 and has successfully published more than 15 books. In addition to her writing, she has served as an Assistant

Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has served as a member of the Foreign Service of Pakistan for 37 years, rising to the rank of the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan for over three years from December 2013 to March 2017. Mr Chaudhry’s last diplomatic assignment was as Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States of America. He also served as Ambassador of

Abbas Nasir is a professional journalist who has held senior editorial positions both in Pakistan and the UK. He is a former editor of Dawn and prior to that, he was the head of the BBC Urdu Service in London, and Executive Editor of the BBC World Service Asia Pacific Region. In Pakistan, he has reported for The Muslim, The

Andrew Coombe is the Managing Director of OxfordAQA, the exam board which supports international schools to prepare students for the future. OxfordAQA is a partnership between AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance), the UK’s largest awarding body, and Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford. It offers globally recognised international GCSEs, AS and A-levels to schools across the

Tariq Naeem was born in Chah Koray Wala, Peer Tainu, Multan. He received his primary education from Government High School Makhdoom Aali in Multan. He earned a BA from Government Sadiq Egerton College in Bahawalpur and an MA in Urdu Literature from Punjab University in Lahore. During his college years, he served as an assistant editor for the college magazine.

Sherry Rehman is Chair of the Climate and Environment Caucus of the Senate of Pakistan, former Federal Minister of Climate Change, first woman Opposition Leader in the Senate of Pakistan, and Vice President of Pakistan Peoples Pakistan. She is the Founding Chair of the Jinnah Institute, a fourth-term Parliamentarian, diplomat, journalist, and civil society activist. Rehman has also served as

Swaang Theatre Company, established in Islamabad in 2020 by two sisters, Sanober Naazir and Kanwal Ajmal, aims to promote art, culture, scriptwriting, and various theatrical activities in the twin cities of Pakistan. It provides a platform for emerging talents to showcase and develop their skills as a stepping stone to higher achievements in the performing arts. The scarcity of theatrical

Agha Imran Hamid is a development consultant who has worked for several international organizations, including the World Bank, DFID, IFAD, and UNDP. He was educated at the universities of Sussex and Columbia. His major interests include history, music, literature, and food, and he is an avid reader.

Haya Fatima Sehgal is a prolific writer, with 20 years of experience as a security professional. Her journalism primarily focuses on socio-cultural and national security topics, which have influenced the fabric of social norms, culture, and consciousness in Pakistan. She is passionate about writing and extensively discusses Pakistan and the issues that have brought about significant change. Her portfolio includes