The Advisory Council of the Institute for Good Governance brings together eminent professionals, scholars, practitioners and former public servants who contribute strategic guidance, domain expertise and independent perspectives to the Institute’s work and policy initiatives.
Members of the Council bring decades of experience from academia, public service, law, governance reform, development, technology, education and institutional leadership at the national and international levels.
The Council reflects the Institute’s commitment to intellectual diversity, professionalism, evidence-based policy discourse and constructive public engagement.
Additional appointments may be announced periodically as the Institute expands its thematic and institutional engagement.
We are greatly honored to introduce below our current Distinguished Members of the Advisory Council :
Dean Emeritus, Boston University
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University
Professor Dr. Adil Najam is inaugural Dean Emeritus of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University.
Professor Emeritus, Beaconhouse National University
Economist, former Finance Minister of Pakistan
Professor Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha is Professor Emeritus at the School of Management Sciences, Beaconhouse National University.
Professor Emeritus, IBA Karachi
Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Dr Ishrat Husain is one of Pakistan's leading economists and public policy experts, with distinguished experience in international development.
Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
Former Chairman, Senate of Pakistan
Raza Rabbani is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and one of the country's most distinguished parliamentarians.
Gender and Social Development Specialist
Former Chairperson, National Commission on Status of Women
Khawar Mumtaz is an independent consultant specializing in gender, social development and public policy.
Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
Development Economist and Policy Specialist
Shahid Hafiz Kardar has held several senior leadership positions in economic governance, public policy and higher education in Pakistan.
Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan
Specialist in constitutional, corporate, tax and media laws
Ikramul Haq is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan specializing in constitutional, corporate, tax and media laws.
Prime Minister's Focal Person on Polio Eradication
Ombudsperson for the Rights of the Child
Ayesha Raza Farooq is a Pakistani lawyer, policymaker, and institutional leader with over 25 years of experience in public health, child rights.
Former Senior Civil Servant
Government of Pakistan
Ali Kazim is a former senior civil servant with extensive experience in public administration, urban governance and institutional management in Punjab.
Former Station Commander, Lahore Cantt
Governance and Infrastructure Management Specialist
Brigadier Pervez Bashir Nawaz Khan served in the Pakistan Army for over three decades in senior command, administrative and governance roles.
Members of the Advisory Council serve in an honorary capacity and contribute independent expertise drawn from diverse professional and academic backgrounds.
Institutions or individuals interested in contributing to the Institute’s work in an advisory capacity may contact us directly or submit an expression of interest through the Welcome Form available on the Institute’s website.