Muhammad Iqbal
Muhammad Iqbal is a seasoned Agribusiness Development Consultant with expertise in agricultural marketing, strategic planning, and supply chain management. Based in Lahore, Pakistan, he possesses over four decades of experience in international and national projects, focusing on market analysis, post-harvest management, and value chain optimization. Muhammad Iqbal is proficient in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, with introductory skills in Arabic and Persian.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Agricultural Economics & Development Policy
  • 13+ years with FAO and UNDP in global roles

  • Agribusiness and horticultural value chains

  • Post-harvest management and storage solutions

  • Capacity building and stakeholder training

  • Policy design, project leadership, and consultancy


Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Over 40 years of professional experience in agribusiness development at national and international levels.
  • Extensive work in agricultural marketing, strategic planning, supply chain management, post-harvest management, and value chain optimization.
  • Provided capacity building, policy formulation, and technical advisory services to diverse stakeholders.
  • Published more than 50 technical reports and organized over 100 seminars on agribusiness and market development.
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Dr. Badar Nasim Siddiqui
Dr. Badar Nasim Siddiqui holds a PhD. (Agri. Extension) degree. His expertise includes: extension, teaching, community development, training, learning material development, research, and student counseling, and teaching. He has a large number of published research papers to his credit. He has guided quite a number of postgraduate students to write their research theses. He has attended numerous national and international training.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Agricultural extension and community development

  • Teaching, training, and student counseling

  • Research, publications, and thesis supervision

  • Learning material and curriculum development

  • Leadership in academic administration and governance


Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Chairman, Department of Agricultural Extension, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (2012–present).
  • Served as Controller of Examination, Balochistan Agriculture College, Quetta.
  • Served as Director of Advanced Studies, Balochistan Agriculture College, Quetta.
  • Supervised numerous postgraduate research theses.
  • Attended multiple national and international training programs.
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Rameez Akram Niazi
He holds a master’s degree in agricultural extension, earning a gold medal. His expertise includes Research studies, Field Extension, Rural Development, Human Resource Development, Training and Development, Communication, Report Writing, Teaching Aids, and event management, as well as teaching at the university level. He has rich experience in teaching, delivering training, providing counselling and guidance to the students in career development, and pursuing their studies.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Agricultural extension and rural development

  • Research studies and field extension

  • Human resources, training, and development

  • Communication, report writing, and teaching aids

  • University teaching, student counseling, and career guidance

  • Designing and conducting training for teachers and farmers


Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Teaching at the university level with a strong focus on agricultural extension.
  • Delivered numerous training programs for students, teachers, and farmers.
  • Provided career counseling and guidance to students.
  • Designed and conducted specialized training sessions for teachers and farmers.
  • Extensive involvement in training and development initiatives across rural and agricultural sectors.
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Javed Iqbal
He holds an M.Sc. (Hons) in Rural Development and an M. Sc in Farm & Energy Forestry Management. His core competencies are community development, participatory development, monitoring and evaluation, and impact studies of programs and projects. He has also headed many projects of development. Initiated, designed, and implemented the first-of-its-kind “Fortification Information System” for the Pakistan Food Fortification Programme.
More Details He has worked on various programs and project evaluations, including Country Program Evaluation. He was awarded the Australian DFAT’s “Endeavour Pakistan research fellowship”

Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Community Development
  • Participatory Development
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and impact studies of programs and projects.

Experience
His experience includes
  • Rural development, forestry, and agriculture

  • 25+ years in participatory development programs

  • 13+ years of managerial roles on large-scale donor-funded projects

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (20+ years)

  • Education, training, and capacity building

  • Experience with USAID, DFID, ADB, UNDP, JICA, World Bank, FAO, etc.

  • International consulting in 6+ countries

  • Extensive fieldwork across Pakistan

  • Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi

  • Specialties: Project & program management, M&E

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DR. Manzoor Ahmed
He holds master’s degrees in Public Health, Development of Animal Health and Production, and Educational Planning and Management. A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience providing leadership and operational management to humanitarian, sustainable development, disaster risk management, resilience, climate change, peacebuilding, gender justice, community empowerment, governance, and rights-based advocacy programs in Asia and the MENA regions.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Development
  • Implementation of Country Programs in Fragile Environments

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Served in leadership roles with INGOs and NGOs, including Oxfam, Global Communities, Islamic Relief Worldwide, and Sungi Development Foundation.

  • Worked extensively in humanitarian and development contexts across Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

  • Actively engaged as a member of governance boards for international and national networks and CSOs such as HAP International (now CHS Alliance), ICVA, GHP, HRDN, OAKCD, ACT Alliance, NHN Pakistan, PHF, and INGO forums.

  • Built a strong track record as an advocate for human rights, peacebuilding, sustainable development, and humanitarian issues

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Dr. Dilshad Hussain
Dilshad Hussain is a highly experienced consultant specializing in agriculture and livestock management with over 30 years of expertise. His areas of proficiency include dairy production, livestock health care, breed improvement, and capacity building. Dr. Hussain has provided consultancy services to prestigious national and international organizations, including USAID, and has significantly contributed to livestock development projects.
More Details He is also an accomplished academic with teaching experience in veterinary sciences at esteemed institutions.

Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Farm layout planning and supervision of civil works
  • Procurement of high-quality livestock
  • SOP development for farm management and hygienic milk production
  • Supply chain management and value addition in the dairy/livestock sector
  • Fodder calendar development and feed management
  • Quality production and marketing of animal feed and preserved fodder
  • Capacity building of managers, sales teams, extension workers, and farm staff

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Over 30 years of professional experience in agriculture and livestock management.
  • Provided consultancy services to national and international organizations, including USAID.
  • Contributed to multiple livestock development projects with a focus on dairy production and breed improvement.
  • Extensive teaching experience in veterinary sciences at reputed institutions.
  • Actively engaged in capacity building and knowledge transfer in the livestock sector.

Achievements
His achievements include
  • Establishing livestock training institutes and
  • Designing state-of-the-art farms across Pakistan.
Proficient in multiple languages, he is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and livestock practices.
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Waqar Haider Awan
Waqar Haider Awan is a seasoned Lawyer and Human Resource Expert with over 20 years of experience working with esteemed national and international organizations. Specializing in organizational consultancy, labor and human rights, governance, and training development, Waqar Haider Awan has designed impactful programs and materials, including research studies, reports, and manuals.
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He is an expert in
  • Rule of law, governance, and constitutional law
  • Human rights advocacy and labor rights protection
  • Program design, organizational consultancy, and policy development
  • Training design, delivery, and evaluation in gender mainstreaming and rights-based development
  • Victim assistance and protection, with specialization in human trafficking and migrant smuggling
  • Research study design, report/proposal development, and knowledge material creation
  • Capacity building, project management, and consultative program development
  • Strong collaboration with the government, civil society, and international donor agencies
Experience
His experience includes
  • 20+ years as a lawyer and human rights expert with national and international organizations
  • Led programs on labor rights, governance, rule of law, and human rights advocacy
  • Collaborated with multilateral and bilateral donors including UNODC, GIZ, ILO, and UNDP
  • Taught constitutional law and jurisprudence at Pakistan College of Law
  • Served 9 years on the Board of HRDN, contributing to policy and training development
  • Led projects such as Women Empowerment through Employment (WEE) and life skills-based employment training programs
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Col.Sabur Sulehria
He holds an M.Phil. degree in Public Policy and a Master’s in International Relations. He is a policy analyst, educationist, and management expert with over 30 years of experience in public and corporate sectors. His appointments and training translated into a rich experience in administration, office management, HR management, high-profile security duties, monitoring and evaluations, disaster management, and contingency planning.
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He is an expert in
  • Policy analysis and governance in public and corporate sectors
  • Administration, office management, and HR management
  • Monitoring & evaluation, disaster management, and contingency planning
  • Education and training in politics, development studies, and international relations
  • Institutional leadership and research management

Experience
He has experience in
  • Over 30 years in public and corporate sectors as a policy analyst, educationist, and management expert
  • Extensive work in administration, office and HR management, security duties, monitoring & evaluation, disaster management, and contingency planning
  • Teaching politics, development studies, and international relations at NUML University, Islamabad
  • Leading the Research Institute of Development and Evaluations (RIDE), Islamabad
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Dr. James Liton
Brother James Liton is the illustrious Founder and esteemed Chief Executive Officer of the International Leadership Training Institute. He also holds the esteemed position of Executive Director within John Maxwell‘s distinguished team in the United States. Up until December 2020, Brother James embarked on remarkable journeys to 76 countries, where he ardently imparted his profound knowledge in leadership, management, business, and other pertinent subjects, delivering his wisdom through over 2,000 impactful events.
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He is an expert in
  • Strategic leadership, management, and organizational growth
  • Leadership development and transformational coaching
  • Business consultancy, program design, and capacity building
  • Public speaking, motivational training, and executive mentoring
  • Cross-cultural leadership with global exposure in 70+ countries

Experience
His experience includes
  • Founder & CEO of the International Leadership Training Institute
  • Executive Director with John Maxwell’s leadership team in the USA
  • Delivered leadership, management, and business training in 76 countries through 2,000+ events
  • Visiting faculty at multiple universities worldwide
  • Active career as a businessman, licensed consultant, trainer, coach, and transformational speaker
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Mansoor Usman Khan
Mansoor Usman Khan is a seasoned Business Consultant and Human Resource Professional renowned for his expertise in talent acquisition and development, complemented by a profound understanding of business acumen. With a track record of success, he has honed his skills as a certified signature trainer, showcasing his aptitude for sales and marketing within both national and international enterprises.
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He is an expert in
  • Talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR consulting
  • Leadership training, workshops, and professional development
  • Sales, marketing, and business growth strategies
  • Corporate communication, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement
  • Moderation, facilitation, and academic instruction in leadership and management

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Business Consultant and HR Professional with extensive work in talent acquisition, development, and HR consulting
  • Certified signature trainer with expertise in sales, marketing, and people development capital
  • Conducted leadership workshops, employee engagement programs, and corporate communication initiatives
  • Served as a consultant in marketing & communication, contributing to organizational growth strategies
  • Moderator on national and international platforms, facilitating panels, discussions, and events
  • Faculty member at the International Leadership Training Institute (TILTI), teaching leadership and management
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Saima William
She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Science (Psychology) and PMD Pro Certification A proficient and seasoned master trainer specializing in professional training for the first and second lines of leadership within partner organizations, students, government officials, and university faculty since 2012.
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She is an expert in
  • Climate Change
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Renewable Energy
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Advocacy Tools
  • UN-based Advocacy
  • Advocacy CVA Approach
  • Program/Project Management.

Experience
With more than one and a half decades of experience in
  • Program development through proposal writing
  • Fundraising, and implementation, along with Provincial, national, and international level policy advocacy
  • Liaising and Lobbying on Climate Action
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Renewable energy
  • Climate SMART Agriculture
  • Gender issues/women’s rights
  • MNCH
  • Health & Nutrition
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Minority rights
  • emergency response (DRR, Food Security, Livelihood, WASH, Shelter)
  • Gender analysis
  • Gender-sensitive needs assessment.
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Sumera Manzoor
She holds an MS SLP (Speech and language pathology) from Ripha International University and an MSc (Applied Psychology) from Punjab University, Lahore. Post-Master & Diploma in Clinical Psychology (SUIT), Diploma in Hypnotherapy & NLP (Pakistan Institute of Psychology), PGD in Cognitive and Behavior therapy (CBT), PGD Youth in Development work (Commonwealth University-AIOU), PGD in Computer Sciences (Information Technology Board-Iqra University).
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Expertise
She is an expert in
  • Speech and language pathology and therapy
  • Clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
  • Applied psychology with a focus on child and adult welfare
  • Youth development and counseling support
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Experience
She is experienced in:
  • Providing specialist psychological and speech assessments of referred clients based on the appropriate use.
  • Interpretation and integration of complex data from psychological and speech testing.
  • Having good teaching skills and being well-versed in the use of modern teaching pedagogies at the university level.
Ms. Shazia Imran
With a strong academic foundation in Rural Sociology and Home Economics, coupled with extensive field experience, Ms. Shazia Imran excels in community development, surveys, research studies, and capacity building. Having served as a Research Assistant and Social Organizer for multiple international projects, including collaborations with the World Bank and UNDP. She possesses a deep understanding of rural enterprise and socio-economic dynamics.
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Expertise
She is an expert in
  • Community development and organization
  • Rural sociology and socio-economic analysis
  • Surveys, data collection, and research studies
  • Capacity building and training programs
  • Designing and implementing participatory approaches for sustainable development

Experience
Her Experience Includes
  • Served as Research Assistant and Social Organizer in international projects with the World Bank, UNDP, and others
  • Extensive fieldwork in community development, rural enterprise, and socio-economic projects
  • Hands-on involvement in surveys, research studies, and participatory community initiatives
Waqar-UL-Hassan Tareen
He earned a master’s degree in Agricultural Extension from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany. He has rich working experience with national & international organizations in the areas of Food Security and Livelihood, Social Safety Nets, Training & Material Development, Capacity Building, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and the use of Information Communication Technology in Agriculture.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Food security and livelihood strategies
  • Social safety nets and rural development
  • Agricultural extension and ICT in agriculture
  • Capacity building and training program development
  • Research and policy input in sustainable agriculture

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Served in Food Security and Livelihood projects with SDPI (Islamabad) and NCCR (Switzerland) in marginalized areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Designed and delivered capacity-building and training programs in agriculture and rural development
  • Currently serving at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, in the Department of Agricultural Extension
  • Extensive collaboration with national and international organizations on food security, livelihoods, and rural development
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Doctor Muhammad Aslam
Muhammad Aslam holds a Master’s degree in Animal Breeding & Genetics from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has served at senior managerial level positions like Director, Deputy Director, Advisor & Training Specialist, etc. in various organizations & Projects like Barani LPRI Kherimurat, LSTC BLPRI, BRI Pattoki, etc. He has not only contributed to the uplift of Livestock Production Research but also possesses a good command in managing training at different levels, especially farmers, lady farmers & veterinarians.
More Details He also holds a Lifetime membership of the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council, Pakistan Animal Husbandry Association, and Pakistan Veterinary Medical Association.

Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Livestock Breeding
  • Management
  • Livestock Extension
  • Training and Capacity Building
  • Well-versed in designing, developing, and executing research projects.
  • His core competencies include
  • Development and Execution of Research Projects
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Variety Development
  • Capacity Building
  • Report Writing
  • Scientific Papers
  • Surveys and Research Studies, etc.

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Served at senior managerial positions, including Director, Deputy Director, Advisor, and Training Specialist in organizations/projects such as Barani LPRI Kherimurat, LSTC BLPRI, and BRI Pattoki
  • Contributed to Livestock Production Research and farmer/veterinarian training programs
  • Provided consultancy services to various livestock farms and projects, including NRSP, ABAD, Northern Area Development Project, ICARDA, and Nelum Jehlum Valley Project
Abdul Rahim Khan
He is a well-known post-harvest expert. He has designed and executed many projects in the field of post-harvest across the country. He contributed a lot to the development of the post-harvest field by offering consultancy services not only to the public sector but also to the private sector, like producers, traders, manufacturers, etc. A large number of trainings for farmers go to his credit. He is a very good researcher and is handling post-harvest research in the Ayyub Research Institute, Faisalabad.
More Details He holds membership of the sub-committee for quality assurance of mango and kinnow, Pakistan HVACR society, Think Tank (World Food Preservation Centre) USA, Pakistan society of food scientists and technologists, Horticulture foundation of Pakistan, and Associate trainer & consultant in NPO Pakistan.

Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Post-harvest management and technology
  • Supply chain management and quality assurance (mango, kinnow, horticultural produce)
  • Consultancy for public & private sectors (producers, traders, manufacturers)
  • Training design and delivery for farmers and agribusiness stakeholders
  • Research in food preservation, post-harvest innovation, and equipment development

Experience
He has experience in
  • Assistant Postharvest Technologist & Assistant Research Officer, Post-Harvest Research Centre, AARI Faisalabad
  • Assistant Research Officer, Biochemistry Section & Sugarcane Research Institute, AARI Faisalabad
  • Manager (Coordination), Supply Chain Management Unit, Government of Punjab, Lahore
  • Designed and executed multiple national post-harvest projects
  • Conducted large-scale farmer training programs and contributed to academia (MSc/PhD supervision)
  • Active member of national and international bodies, including the World Food Preservation Centre (Think Tank), Pakistan HVACR Society, and NPO Pakistan
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Tabita Jalal
Tabita Jalal is a dynamic entrepreneur, corporate trainer, and coach specializing in leadership, management, and personal growth. With a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, linguistic excellence, and facilitation skills, she empowers individuals and organizations while bridging cultural and communication gaps on national and international platforms.
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Expertise
She is an expert in
  • Leadership & management training
  • Business & life coaching
  • Cross-cultural communication, translation & interpretation
  • Panel moderation & event facilitation
  • Problem-solving with entrepreneurial strategies

Experience
Her experience is as follows
  • Delivered leadership development and management programs across diverse sectors
  • Served as moderator on multiple national and international panels & events
  • Recognized as one of Pakistan’s leading translators and interpreters
  • Extensive work as a corporate trainer and coach, fostering growth and empowerment
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Muhammad Ikram
Muhammad Ikram is an English scholar and a certified professional trainer from Virginia Tech, USA. He has been working with US State school teachers of MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools) in Virginia, USA. Previously, he completed his M.Phil in English Linguistics from the University of Sargodha and a Master’s in Education from AIOU, Islamabad. As a teacher, he has been teaching English for over 12 years at the O-level.
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Expertise
His expertise includes
  • English linguistics and O-level English teaching
  • Teacher development and professional training
  • Curriculum design and delivery of training programs
  • Training of trainers (ToT) and master teacher development
  • Capacity building for public and private sector educators

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Over 12 years of English teaching at O-level
  • Certified professional trainer from Virginia Tech, USA
  • Worked with US State school teachers of MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools), Virginia, USA
  • Delivered British Council Teacher Development courses for 10+ years, training 4,500+ teachers
  • Attended Master Teacher’s Course 20 at TDC Karachi and ToT at TDC North, Lahore
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Dr. Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali holds a PhD in Agricultural Extension from the prestigious University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. He has earned a certificate in irrigation and water resource management (IWRM) from the University of Western Australia (UWA), Perth, Australia. He is an experienced agricultural development professional.
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Expertise
His expertise include
  • Designing and delivering training
  • Project evaluation
  • Agricultural policy formulation
  • Agri enterprise development
  • Youth and gender development
  • Behavioral science
  • Decision support systems
  • Agricultural advancements, etc.

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Serving in the Department of Agricultural Extension, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, since 2008
  • Extensive experience in agriculture and rural advisory services, ICTs in agriculture, agricultural risk management, climate change, irrigation and water resource management (IWRM), social mobilization, rural development, and microfinance
  • Actively engaged in capacity-building programmes for agriculture and development professionals
  • Importantly, he is a member of different professional bodies of national and international organizations to his credit.
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Dr. Mahmood Iqbal
He holds a PhD. degree in Agriculture Extension with rich experience in rural development, agriculture extension, agriculture production technology, training and capacity building, development of Instructional Material and Training Manuals/Modules, participatory development, social mobilization, community organization, research impact studies, proposal writing, and project designing.
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Expertise
He is an expert in
  • Rural development and agricultural extension
  • Agricultural production technologies
  • Training and capacity building
  • Development of instructional materials, training manuals, and modules
  • Participatory development and social mobilization
  • Community organization and research impact studies
  • Proposal writing and project designing

Experience
His experience is as follows
  • Serving as Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty), Agricultural Extension, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
  • Former Research Scholar at the University of Tsukuba, Japan
  • Worked with Government Departments, National Integrated Pest Management Program, Malakand Rural Development Programs, Best Agricultural Practices project (CABI South Asia), Japan Emergency NGO (JEN), and the University of Agriculture, Peshawar
  • Extensive teaching, research, and training experience in agricultural extension and rural development
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