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A team of highly accomplished Pakistanis residing in Middle East and Pakistan laid the foundation of Diya Pakistan (originally Kaneez Fatima Welfare Foundation), in 1988. Read about our Heritage.

Founders & Patrons – Diya Pakistan
Diya Pakistan

Founders & Patrons

A team of highly accomplished Pakistanis residing in the Middle East and Pakistan laid the foundation of Diya Pakistan (originally Kaneez Fatima Welfare Foundation) in 1988.

Dr. Khalid Qureshi
Dr. Zafar Islam Tariq
Mr. Saleem Asghar Ali
Mr. Irfan Siddiqui
Mr. Muhammad Haroon
Mr. Muhammad Afaq
Mr. Tariq Sadiq
Mr. Qasim Kazmi
Mr. Qasim Kazmi
Mr. Farooq Ladha
Mr. Farooq Ladha
Mr. Zafar Haleem
Trustees – Diya Pakistan
Diya Pakistan

Trustees – Diya Pakistan

Mr. Noor Abid
Founder & Trustee
Mr. Noor Abid

Awarded the prestigious "Tamgha-e-Imtiaz" by the Govt. of Pakistan. Recently retired as Managing Partner at Ernst & Young, Middle East. Fellow of ICAEW with 30+ years of experience across Middle East and UK.

Mr. Ashar Nazim
Chairman
Mr. Ashar Nazim

Founder/Group CEO of AION Digital. Former EY partner and global head of Islamic banking practice, building 30+ major Islamic financial institutions across emerging markets. Based in Bahrain.

Mr. Qutub Yousafali
Trustee
Mr. Qutub Yousafali

Seasoned banking professional with 40 years of experience in finance across the Middle East. Founding member of MENA Financial Crime Compliance Group. Senior Consultant at Eden Corporate Finance, London.

Brig (R) Aftab Ahmad
Trustee
Brig (R) Aftab Ahmad

Joined Diya Pakistan in 2008. As President, takes a hands-on approach to oversee all aspects of Diya's operations, providing vision and guidance to the management team.

Brig (R) Iftikhar Hussain Shah
Trustee
Brig (R) Iftikhar Hussain Shah

Joined Diya Pakistan in 2013. As Vice President, brings valuable experience in administration and information technology, actively involved in Diya's operations.

Mr. Muhammad Ameer Malik
Trustee
Mr. Muhammad Ameer Malik

Brings a strong background in leadership and organizational governance to the Board of Trustees, supporting Diya Pakistan's strategic mission and long-term development goals.

Trustee
Ms. Shafqat Tahira

Experienced educationist based in Rahim Yar Khan, serving as General Secretary at Diya Pakistan, bringing valuable expertise in the field of education.

Mr. Muhammad Farooq
Trustee
Mr. Muhammad Farooq

Board of Trustees member with over 30 years of banking sector experience. Actively serves as Joint Secretary within Diya Pakistan.

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ikhlaq
Trustee
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ikhlaq

Distinguished member of the Board of Trustees, contributing academic and professional expertise to Diya Pakistan's educational mission and governance.

Mr. Adil Abid
Trustee
Mr. Adil Abid

Member of the Board of Trustees contributing to Diya Pakistan's oversight and strategic direction, aligned with its mission to empower communities through education.

Mr. Saad Asghar Ali
Trustee
Mr. Saad Asghar Ali

Managing Director of Asghar Ali Co. W.L.L. Member of the Board of Trustees of Diya Pakistan. Currently based in Bahrain.

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