Tackling Pakistan’s toughest environmental challenges.

Saleha brings with her a wide range of experience in the field of wildlife including baseline research and species-specific studies on all main groups i.e., Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, and Birds. She has worked on projects with the government, non-profits, and international partners such as the International Foundation of Science and Deakin University, Australia.

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi is where she earned her Master’s and M.Phil in Wildlife Management. During her studies, she rediscovered an endemic frog species in Pakistan that had not been seen in more than a century, and she then focused her research on the same species.

When she is not researching and working, she likes to explore new places and enjoys baking.

Amna comes to PET with prior experience in project management and the research sector. She is skilled at conducting impactful and localized qualitative and quantitative research alongside data analysis. She is passionate about environmental policy and has an avid interest in sustainable management practices.

Amna holds a Bachelor’s in Management Science from LUMS.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing badminton.

Zukhruf has previously worked with the World Bank as an energy consultant, as a fellow for the Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps in the city of Trenton, and with Schneider Electric’s Microgrid Competency Center.

She is a Fulbright Scholar who did her Master’s in Environmental and Energy Management from Duke University. Combining these experiences with her technical background in Electrical Engineering, Zukhruf aims to contribute to Pakistan’s journey in decarbonizing its economy through grid modernization and clean energy transition.

When she isn’t geeking out on all things energy, Zukhruf enjoys cooking and going on bike rides.

Hasan is an experienced carbon project development professional who comes to PET with a prolific entrepreneurial background. He has worked on energy access and carbon offsetting projects across Pakistan, East Africa, and China.

Hasan is an Acumen Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar with a Master of Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor’s in Economics from LUMS. He cares deeply about climate change and has been part of multiple advocacy campaigns in Pakistan.

In his free time, Hasan is a crossword geek and an avid golfer. He also loves to collect obscure facts on history, cricket, and football.

Faiza Jamil is a CSR professional who believes that all developments should be climate positive, gender-inclusive, and human-centric. She has channeled this passion first in academia via doctoral research on sustainable water chemistry, and then in the corporate sector by formalizing ESG functions. Faiza has collaborated with international organizations such as WWF, IFC, British Council, and the UNGC to create local solutions for Pakistan around sustainable sourcing, clean energy, and gender inclusion. When not watching natural documentaries, Faiza is often found planning for upcountry trips and daydreams of building a home for herself at the riverside.

Talha comes to Pakistan Environment Trust from McKinsey & Company with 14+ years of experience in advising public institutions and private sector companies to help them address organisational issues using data and advanced analytics.

His previous role entailed leading strategy and transformation projects with clients, as well as spearheading McKinsey initiatives to develop cutting-edge client offerings to drive upscale transformations.

In his free time, Talha likes to read and spend quality time with his family. He also enjoys traveling and loves to indulge in adventure sports.

Muqeet was the founding Executive Director of Pakistan Environment Trust. He is currently a consultant at McKinsey & Company in London, where his work focuses on climate change and sustainability.

Muqeet received his MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and a Global MSc in Management from the LSE. He is an incoming MPA candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bacon Environmental Leadership Fellow at Harvard’s Centre for Public Leadership.

In his free time, Muqeet enjoys following F1, playing football, and planning his next Anthony Bourdain-inspired food adventure.

Usama comes to PET with prior experience in public health and management consulting. He continues to take part in academic research on socio-economic and policy issues in various capacities.

Usama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from LUMS, where he also took several courses in Sociology, History, and Religion.

In his free time, he enjoys photography, sketching, slow-burn tv shows/movies, and Reddit.

Before joining PET, Neha worked with the Environment and Climate Change Unit at UNDP Pakistan where she contributed to a diverse portfolio of climate change adaptation and mitigation projects.

She pursued her master’s in Urban Planning from Newcastle University, England as a Commonwealth Scholar and a bachelor’s in Social Development and Policy from Habib University with a strong liberal arts focus.

An avid chai drinker, Neha loves traveling and fellwalking. She has a knack for interior designing (or so she has been told) and enjoys taking up mini projects around the house, every now and then.

Awais comes to Pakistan Environment Trust from UNDP with 15+ years of experience in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation along with Stakeholder Engagement. In his previous roles, he was involved in developing strategic partnerships with different partner organizations as well as developing portfolios for community-based projects in the development sector across KP and South Punjab. In his free time, Awais like to spend quality time with his family and enjoys watching current affairs programmes on television.

With a background in International Human Rights Law and Policy from Maastricht University, Netherlands, Rabbya is an experienced professional who comes to PET with a prolific profile in development across Pakistan.

Rabbya has worked with NGOs, INGOs, and Provincial and Federal Governments for almost ten years. Her areas of intervention include protection of rights of women; reform of GBV laws; protection of victims of war, prisoners, overseas detainees, and prison reform, as well as migration & consular protection.

She believes that climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity and advocates for urgent reform.

Shehreen comes to PET with prior experience in developing communication strategies, curating content, and executing digital campaigns in the context of socio-political causes. She is also a researcher-writer who takes an interest in policy issues and pop culture critique.

Shehreen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics from LUMS, with a minor in Public Management.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, humming ghazals, and watching video essays.

Mehdi brings with him 13+ years of extensive leadership experience in the banking sector. He has a rich background in operations and administration as well as HR and relationship management.

Mehdi has an MBA from the University of Punjab, with undergraduate training in commerce and accounting.

In his free time, Mehdi enjoys watching movies and tv shows and loves to spend time with family and friends. He appreciates lush green spaces and mountainous terrains.

Wardah comes to PET with prior experience of working with the World Bank and the World Resources Institute on climate resilience and climate finance.

She holds a Master of Public Policy with a specialisation in environment from the University of Maryland. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Wardah loves to collect and mail postcards, and spends her weekends playing board games with her friends. She is always around to discuss Pakistani cricket over a cup of chai.