Advisory Committee Members

Dr. Muhammad Shafique

Dr. Shafique is working as an Associate Professor at the National Center of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. He is also the Lab Director of the GIS and Space Applications in Geosciences (GSAG) laboratory, established in affiliation with the National Center of GIS and Space Applications (NCGSA). He holds a Postdoc from North Carolina State University, USA, a PhD, and an MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing for Geohazard Assessment from the Faculty of Geoinformation and Earth Observation, University of Twente, The Netherlands. He has 20 years of experience in natural disaster assessment and management. He leads the geospatial research group at his institute and is the principal investigator for many research projects funded by national and international donors. Through his research, he has published more than 60 papers in reputable international journals and presented his work at dozens of conferences worldwide. His current research focus is on the multi-hazard risk assessment and climate change in northern Pakistan.

Dr. Farhad Khan

Dr. Farhad is a senior public health and health management professional with over 30 years of progressive experience in district health administration, hospital management, and public health programme implementation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A qualified MBBS doctor with a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Peshawar, he has held several senior leadership positions within the provincial health system, culminating in his role as District Health Officer (DHO), Charsadda, where he led the planning, coordination, and oversight of district-wide health services until his retirement. Throughout his career, Dr. Farhad has played pivotal roles in the design and implementation of key public health programmes, including serving as Coordinator for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), as well as District Focal Person for the TB Control Programme. In these roles, he contributed significantly to strengthening immunization coverage, promoting evidence-based decision-making, and improving TB case detection, treatment adherence, and reporting systems. His professional journey also includes extensive clinical practice and dedicated work with vulnerable populations, particularly persons with disabilities and children with special needs, reflecting his strong commitment to inclusive and equitable healthcare delivery.

Dr. Nazish Farid

Dr. Nazish Farid is a PhD-qualified education professional with over 25 years of experience in teaching, training, and educational development across private, public, and non-government sectors. She has strong expertise in curriculum design, educational management, assessment and evaluation, and teacher training at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. She is actively engaged in education policy research, think-tank initiatives, and academic publications. Her professional strengths include developing training manuals, capacity building, and institutional strengthening. She is seeking a senior leadership role in education, training, and professional development.

Jehangir Khan Kakar

Mr. Jehangir is a highly experienced education professional with nearly four decades of professional service in the public education sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With an extensive career spanning classroom teaching, district-level education administration, and senior school leadership, he has made significant contributions to strengthening education governance, school management, and instructional quality across multiple districts. Mr. Jehangir holds advanced academic qualifications, including an MPhil in Education from the University of Peshawar. He has served in key leadership roles within the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including as District Education Officer in Chitral, Swabi, and Charsadda, as well as Deputy District Education Officer and Assistant District Education Officer. Currently serving as a Principal, he is responsible for overall school management, academic supervision, staff leadership, and administrative oversight. His experience reflects strong capabilities in education planning, teacher supervision, institutional management, and policy implementation at both school and district levels.

Munawar Khan

Mr. Munawar Khan is a seasoned Project Management Specialist and Agriculture Value Chain Expert with over 25 years of experience across Pakistan’s agriculture and development sectors. He holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences and advanced training in Horticulture from England, with core expertise in agribusiness development, livelihoods, value chains, and climate-smart agriculture. He has led market assessments, institutional strengthening, and community-based initiatives, including Farmer Enterprise Groups, Water User Associations, and Farm Services Centers, and has worked extensively with provincial agriculture departments and international donors. Munawar has collaborated with organizations such as USAID, FAO, IFAD, SDC, GIZ, and Concern Worldwide, and has authored key publications on climate-resilient agriculture and farmer-focused extension approaches.