Laila is a hard-working and driven individual who is not afraid to face challenges. She is passionate about her work and an open, honest person who believes in transparency and accountability. She works hard to ensure fairness in everything she does. Before joining Accountability Lab, Laila worked as an intern at PEMRA and BNS COUTURE…

FBilal joined the Pakistan media industry as a journalist for various media houses, including Pakistan Today, Dunyas News, and The Asian Telegraph (TAT). He has also worked as a media coordinator at the Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank. He believes that self-accountability is a vital characteristic for every…

My name is Khadijah Saeed, and I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the National Defence University in Islamabad. Before joining the Lab, I worked as an independent researcher focusing on South Asia, contributing to various national and international think tanks. My passion lies in understanding the impact of migration…

Fazal is a Chartered Accountant with five years of experience specializing in accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll, and taxation. He also has advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, including financial reporting and operational metrics. He is a student member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional body. Hometown: Swat KPK When…

Masood Akhter is a Cost and Management Accountant with over two decades of experience managing finance, costing, and budgeting for various companies and international organizations. He holds an ACMA accounting degree from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan and a B.Com degree from Hailey College of Commerce, Punjab University, Lahore. He worked…

Tayyab has 8 years of experience in video editing, photography, and videography. He has worked with capital production, Aaj TV, and Khawar production. He believes accountability means being fair to ourselves, others and our work. Hometown: Rawalpindi When I’m not at work: I spend time with my family Ask me about: Video editing, filming and…

I completed my bachelor’s degree in information technology from Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan. I am keenly interested in meeting new people and working collaboratively on solutions for the betterment of society. That is one of the reasons I have done work with lots of social service organizations. Accountability Lab opens new ways…

Fayyaz Yaseen is a development professional with over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector of Pakistan. He holds a master’s degree in Economics and an M Phil in International Development studies. He is passionate about youth civic engagement, women empowerment, digital governance, inclusion, and climate justice. Hometown: Okara When I’m not at work:…

I studied government and public policy during my four-year undergraduate program, focusing my research on strengthening local government institutions, improving education policies, and promoting good governance. I believe that accountability is crucial for building and sustaining progressive societies and communities at the individual, community, and state levels. Hometown: Gilgit, Pakistan. When I’m not at work:…

Sufian is a photographer and a business administration candidate majoring in supply chain. His interest in accountability issues is inspired by the desire to create an environment where everyone is equal. Hometown: Murree, Pakistan. When I’m not at work: Editing, capturing photos and videos or travelling, or reading Ask me about: How my time is…

Asif Farooqui has over 19 years of experience working in the development sector in Pakistan. His work has focused on environmental protection, media literacy, countering violent extremism, and human capital development, particularly on youth. As Deputy Director of Programs at Accountability Lab Pakistan, he leads various campaigns and projects across Pakistan around leadership development, innovation,…

Zahid Jafri is a seasoned consultant with over 30 years of professional experience in the development sector. He holds a postgraduate degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, as well as a research writing certification from INASP UK. His skills include proposal and research writing, project cycle management, and financial…