Board Of Directors

Dr. Naseer Muhammad Nizamani (Chairperson)

Dr. Naseer Muhammad Nizamani has a long and distinguished career in program management, research, and training/ teaching in health systems and international development. Dr Nizamani is professionally trained as a public health physician, with a medical degree from Pakistan and a public health degree from Harvard University USA, complemented by a degree in rural development from Pakistan. Dr Nizamani has worked with renowned institutions for over 24 years, including the Aga Khan University Pakistan, the Ministry of Health Government of Pakistan, Save the Children, UNICEF and Family Health International, UNFPA, and International Medical Corps. Furthermore, Dr. Nizamani has managed several public health programs and supervised several research studies funded by DFID, CIDA, the World Bank, and other donors. He has been associated with TRDP for the last ten years as a general body member and is currently chairing the board of both TRDP and TMF.

Dr. Khadim Hussain Lakhiar (Director)

Dr. Khadim Hussain Lakhiar is a qualified person with an MBBS. He has been working in essential positions during his illustrious career. He held a senior position as Executive District Officer of Health in the Government of Sindh Health Department. Later, he worked as an Administrator at LUHMS Jamshoro. He is a social worker and has worked with the community in the Rural Areas of Sindh. Earlier, he held various positions and coordinated and implemented many development projects in Health and Rural and Social Development Projects funded by Government and multi-donors, including World Bank, Asian Development Bank, etc. He has been associated with TRDP for the last ten years and is a BOD member on the TRDP and TMF Board.

Ms. Sabiha Shah Mosvi (Director)

Highly educated women with dynamic leadership traits emerged from Lyari, The oldest slum and mother city of Karachi. She has attained the status of an outspoken fighter for the rights of depressed and neglected women and the elimination of gender bias. Her late father was a committed and devoted social worker, actively involved in social development activities of his community, and encouraged her intelligent and bold daughter to attain higher education. His support in the field of education structured her future for women’s development. She has been associated with TRDP and TMF for the last ten years and is a BOD member on the TRDP and TMF board.

Ms. Saimia Liaquat Ali Khan (Director)

Samia Liaquat Ali Khan is a seasoned advocate for socio-economic development and gender equity based in Islamabad, Pakistan. With over 25 years of experience, she has demonstrated her expertise in designing, implementing, and advancing programs to improve the lives of individuals affected by poverty and conflict.

Samia has forged lasting partnerships with international organizations throughout her career to secure funding for various socio-economic initiatives, including the National Poverty Graduation Programme. Her innovative approach and deep understanding of social development, economic inclusion, and organizational strategy make her well-suited to lead initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by marginalized populations.

Samia possesses a diverse skill set, including executive leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, stakeholder management, program design, monitoring and evaluation, research, talent development, proposal development, and policy evaluation. Her sectoral expertise spans social protection, economic inclusion, gender equality, and governance.

In her recent role as a Senior Advisor/Consultant, Samia has led impactful projects focused on strategy, program design, and impact investing. She served as the Director of Impact at Tabadlab, where she led initiatives to improve policy discourse and drive positive change in areas such as public health, livelihoods, economic inclusion, and women’s empowerment.

Previously, Samia held critical positions at the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), where she led the National Poverty Graduation Programme. Under her leadership, the program was successfully launched across multiple provinces, reaching thousands of vulnerable households and contributing to achieving crucial UN Sustainable Development Goals in Pakistan.

Samia’s career highlights include spearheading research and policy initiatives, managing compliance and quality assurance, and serving as a general manager overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and research functions.

Samia holds a master’s degree in development studies from SOAS, University of London, a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Mount Holyoke College. She has authored publications on poverty reduction and minority perspectives and received extensive training in gender mainstreaming, project management, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, human rights-based approaches, and development policy.

With her wealth of experience, expertise, and commitment to social impact, Samia Liaquat Ali Khan continues to be a driving force in promoting socio-economic development and gender equity in Pakistan and beyond.

Dr. Allah Nawaz Samoo (Director)

Mr. Allah Nawaz Samoo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Thardeep Rural Development Program (TRDP). He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the country in the development sector, corporate sector, and government organizations.

His key areas of expertise include building and managing public‐private partnerships and leading a ‘community‐driven‐development’ process. Before joining TRDP, he worked as ‘Managing Director’ at the ‘Elementary Education Foundation’ Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar. In this capacity, he successfully led the ‘reform and change management’ process in a challenging environment. Before this, he worked with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, Islamabad, as General Manager of Institutional Development, managing a partnership with 85 development organizations in 70 districts nationwide. The partnerships formed over 70,000 inclusive community institutions, continuously facilitating civic services to poor communities nationwide. Mr. Samoo also worked at the World Bank, supporting technical assistance on the Thar Coal and Power Project.

Along with a team of international experts, he provided technical support to the Government of Sindh in preparation for and early supervision of firms contracted to undertake a strategic environmental and social assessment and study in preparation for the resettlement plan and regional development plan. Before that, Mr. Allah Nawaz Samoo managed the NCHD multi‐sector program that supported district governments in improving primary enrollment through the participation of community groups in school management.

He also contributed to the transformation of TRDP from a relief and rehabilitation project to the Thardeep Rural Development Program.

Renowned institutions, including Oxford University Press, have published his research studies.

Dr. Muhammad Rahipota (Director)

Dr. Muhammad Qasim Rahopoto is a highly accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in both academic and practical realms. With a robust educational background, including an MBBS from the University of Sindh at Chandka Medical College and an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, he has solidified his expertise in General Medicine.

Currently holding prestigious positions, Dr. Rahopoto is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Muhammad Medical College Mirpurkhas, IBN E SINA University, and Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro. He also plays a pivotal role as the Advisor of Finance at IBN E SINA University. His dedication to medical education is evident through his involvement in teaching final-year MBBS students and guiding postgraduate students pursuing MD (Gen. Med) and FCPS (Gen. Med).

Dr. Rahopoto’s commitment extends beyond academia, as he actively engages in social welfare activities. As the Director of Finance and Co-Chairman of the RAHOPOTO welfare organization, he contributes significantly to uplifting communities in Dadu and Jamshoro districts. Moreover, his involvement in emergency response efforts during the 2022 floods underscores his humanitarian spirit and leadership qualities.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rahopoto has accumulated a wealth of practical experience, holding various positions such as Professor, Registrar, Senior Lecturer, and Medical Officer at renowned medical institutions. His expertise is further demonstrated by his participation in numerous workshops, seminars, and symposiums, focusing on research methodology, biostatistics, and medical writing, among other topics.

Dr. Rahopoto’s contributions to medical literature are substantial, with several publications in reputable journals covering various medical subjects. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge and his unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare make him a respected figure in the medical community.

Ms. Yasmin Hyder (Director)

Yasmin Hyder has 33 years of work experience in Marketing, Business Development, Gender and Trade, Corporate Governance, Communications, and Global Knowledge events with local and international organizations. She is passionate about empowering human resources and contributing to an inclusive and diverse environment through initiatives that foster economic transformation, peace-building, and global integration. She is CEO of New World Concepts, a marketing and management consulting practice based in Karachi, Pakistan. Yasmin started her career with Serena Hotels, Pakistan, and went on to work for Aga Khan University Hospital, AACM Australia, The Citizens Foundation, and Walt Disney, Hong Kong. She was a pioneer in 2001, setting up a woman-owned business and working with leading Multinationals, Including Pfizer, GSK, Roche, Eli Lilly, Novartis, ICI, Shell, BP, Citi, HBL, NBP, Jubilee, etc. In the public sector, she has consulted with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade Development Authority, and Pak Customs. Since 2007, she has consulted globally with the World Bank IFC Group, USAID, UNCTAD-ITC, and DFAT, Australia. Her passion for women’s leadership led her to institute an annual learning event in 2012 in Pakistan, the International Women Leaders’ Summit, which has hosted 177 speakers from 44 countries with 4000 plus delegates in the last 12 years. In 2018, she established the Pakistan Women Entrepreneurs Network for Trade (WE-NET) with the support of the World Bank Group to foster the growth of women’s SMEs as the only national representative platform. Yasmin is a Certified Board Director, Independent Non-Executive Director of EFU General Insurance Limited, Member Board Audit Committee of EFU General Insurance Ltd, Founder & President of Pakistan WE-NET, Member the Council of Governors Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Chairperson of International Women Leaders’ Summit; Advisor to the Board, Special Olympics Pakistan; Consultant and Certified Business Edge Trainer of IFC World Bank Group; Member UNCTAD-ITC’s 20 Global Women Entrepreneurs’ Trade Mission to Canada; Member Board of Governors, KASB Institute of Technology; Member, European Businesswomen Association (FCEM); 

Founding Member, US Pakistan Women’s Council; Winner of Rotary International Exchange Award to Brazil. She won the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Chevening Award in 1992. She acquired a postgraduate degree from Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, UK (distinction in International Business) after schooling at Karachi Grammar School and graduating from IBA, Karachi (MBA, Marketing and Finance). She completed the Executive Leadership Course in July 2019 at Crawford School of Public Policy, Australia National University, Canberra, on invite by the Office of Foreign Trade, Australia, and the Global Women Entrepreneurs Forum, Berlin, June 2019, on invite by Federal Foreign Office, Germany. She is a regular guest at the prestigious annual DOHA Forum at the invitation of the State of Qatar. She has visited the People’s Republic of China and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a State Guest and Italy, USA, and Russia as Head of Women Entrepreneurs delegation. She was selected Pakistan Lead for the Monaco Women Leaders. An avid sportswoman and traveler to over 90 countries, she speaks fluent English and Urdu, understands basic Italian and French, and has studied basic Mandarin, Portuguese, and Turkish.

Dr. Sono Khangharani (Chief Executive Officer)

Dr. Sono started his professional career in late 1982 as a teacher (lecturer) at Agriculture University Tando Jam Sindh. This allowed him to learn teaching skills and understand research methodology and its conduct. It is linked with National and International Academia. He joined the corporate sector 1987 as a senior professional and learned about business models, particularly in Pakistan’s dairy farming and animal husbandry industry. Finally, he worked in the development sector from early 1993 and continues to work. In the development sector, he has accumulated 23 years of experience working with the diversified community and its mobilization. Having such diversified experience working, from a senior professional in NRSP to CEO in TRDP and SRSO, helped me become a leader, but I needed appropriate leadership training.

After NRSP, he had the opportunity to lead TRDP, SRSO, and now TMF, which helped sharpen my understanding of credit practices, approaches, methodology, risks, and staff management. Out of 23 years, I have been actively engaged for over 14 years exclusively in managing Micro Credit and Enterprise Development activities, including Credit portfolio, risk management, and coordination with all stakeholders. While occupying a known position in the sector, he became a board member in similar organizations in Pakistan and elsewhere.

He has been part of PMN’s Governance structure for a tenure, during which time his education further sharpened while he learned from peers in the sector. The Organization he is leading now has a very ambitious plan of growth while adopting technology and wants to become a risk-free growth organization in the future.