Abdur Rehman Momin

Abdur Rehman Momin

Abdur Rehman Momin is a very promising young poet and an Urdu literature enthusiast from Karachi. He belongs to a literary family. He began writing poetry in 2011 and soon acquired an eminent position among upcoming young poets. Although he is not particularly inclined towards any one genre, he usually expresses himself through ghazals. He is inspired by Mirza Ghalib and Allama Iqbal.

Momin holds a master’s degree in Urdu literature from the University of Karachi and has hosted over 100 episodes of the literary program Adab Adeeb on VOSA TV. He served as the chief editor of the notable children’s magazine Monthly Sathee from 2019 to 2022. He is currently working as a curriculum design specialist for Urdu at TCF and is also interpreting Allama Iqbal’s poetry to make it accessible and relatable for children.

Abeer Kasiri

Abeer Kasiri

Abeer Kasiri is a published illustrator and storyteller based in Karachi, Pakistan, with over 13 years of experience in the creative industry. Her work has been showcased on prominent platforms such as Google Arts and Culture and Envato Tuts. Her journey spans from game art to exhibition designs, but her true passion lies in creating character designs, illustrating comics, and designing children’s picture books.

Through her work, she crafts captivating stories that celebrate her rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, resonating with audiences of all ages.

Abid S. Zuberi

Abid S. Zuberi

Abid S. Zuberi is a prominent Pakistani Advocate and a respected figure in the legal community. An alumnus of Aitchison College, he completed his undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics and his Bar-at-Law in the United Kingdom. He was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn, becoming a member of the Bar of England and Wales. With a career spanning 36 years, Mr. Zuberi is the founder and managing partner of Abid S. Zuberi & Ayan M. Memon Law Associates, leading the firm in representing a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, government entities, and high-profile individuals.

Throughout his career, Mr. Zuberi has been an active and influential member of the legal fraternity. He served as the Joint Secretary of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (1996–1997), General Secretary (2009–2011), and President of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (2014–2015). His election as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (2022–2023) underscores his leadership and the trust he commands within the legal community.

With an impressive track record of appearances in over 3,000 cases before the Sindh High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Mr. Zuberi has played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistani jurisprudence. His contributions to more than 200 reported judgments have set enduring legal precedents, particularly in constitutional law. Notably, he has argued significant cases, such as those concerning the trial of civilians in military courts and the landmark Supreme Court Practice and Procedure case.

Known for his unwavering dedication to justice, Mr. Zuberi has consistently advocated for the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in Pakistan. Beyond his legal practice, he is a mentor to young lawyers, a frequent speaker at legal conferences, and an advocate for judicial reform.

Adam Fahy-Majeed

Adam Fahy-Majeed

Adam Fahy-Majeed received his Master’s degree in Modern and Contemporary Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2021. He graduated from the University of Leeds in 2019, receiving a first-class Joint Honours BA in History of Art and Italian. In a curatorial capacity, he has been involved in various projects, including the first Karachi Biennale in 2017 (curatorial team member); Amin Gulgee’s 7 and 7.7 solo exhibitions, Rome, 2018 (assistant curator); The Trojan Donkey, 2020 (curator); The Q Rickshaw Project, Karachi, 2022 (curator); and Jagah Hai, Karachi, 2022 (curator). He curated Amin Gulgee: The Spider Speaketh in Tongues, Chicago, 2022; and Spooky Action at a Distance, Karachi, 2023. His writing has been published in numerous catalogues, as well as in the form of feature-length articles for The Friday Times.

Afia Salam

Afia Salam

Afia Salam holds a Master’s in Geography and has a career spanning four decades in print, electronic, and web journalism. She is a member of the National Climate Change Council, the Prime Minister’s advisory body, and the National Coordinating Body for Marine Protected Areas. Afia is a Fellow of LEAD, FNF’s International Academy of Leadership, and Australia Awards, and a member of PUAN, IUCN Commission on Education & Communications, and Commission on Economic & Social Policy.

She has been highlighting environmental and climate change issues through her writings and advocacy, including seminars, panel discussions, and round tables. Afia has also been teaching and training university students, teachers, school children, government officers, community members, and journalists about climate change impacts and environmental degradation.

As a development practitioner, she is currently the elected General Secretary of Baanhn Beli, co-President of the Salman Sufi Foundation, Trustee of The Helpline Trust, Board member of PILAP (Public Interest Litigation Association of Pakistan), and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Indus Earth Trust. She can be reached on Twitter @afiasalam, LinkedIn: Afia Salam, and Instagram: @salamafia.