Board of Directors
Abdul Basit Khan
An Environmental Specialist, Consultant & Technical Advisor engaged with government, and donor funding agencies, having expertise in Policy Planning & Development, Sustainability, Climate Change, Health and Education. Working for Diabetes Peer Support, Awareness & Access to Insulin since 2018.
Abdul Basit Khan
President
Dr. Sana Ajmal
Dr. Sana, has type 1 diabetes and has held various prestigious positions at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). She has a PhD in Comp. Engineering. Her passion for the cause and in-depth understanding of the issues faced by people living with diabetes is the driving force behind Meethi Zindagi’s people-centred initiatives.
Dr. Sana Ajmal
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Amir Qayyum
Dr. Amir is a Professor and Dean of Engineering at Capital University of Sciences and Technology (CUST) Islamabad. He is a member of Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). He is involved in setting up or running quite a few humanitarian causes including Rifah Trust, Ehsaas Trust and Kawish Welfare Trust.
Dr. Amir Qayyum
Director
Dr Aamir Hasan
Dr. Aamir, Associate Dean at Habib Univesity, Karachi, has served in Pakistan Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer. Specializing in wireless communications with PhD from University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Aamir has a vast experience in organizational programme development and utilizing technology for innovation and growth.
Dr. Aamir Hasan
Director
Dr. Momina Mastoor
Dr. Momina Mastoor is an accomplished and dedicated cardiologist based in USA. She graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in Pakistan before being trained as a cardiologist in USA. She has a vast experience with Congenital Cardiac Disorders and is affiliated with MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Momina Mastoor
Director
Dr. Asim Rashed
Dr. Asim has a PhD degree in Electronics Engineering and is an e-health researcher. He is a founding member of Meethi Zindagi. He believes that technology for assisting in diabetes management and improving access to care can greatly improve life quality. He aspires to develop technology for the purpose.
Dr. Asim Rasheed
Director
Samra Jabeen
Samra Jabeen is a high school teacher. She has a master’s degree in computer engineering. Samra, with her years of experience with research and teaching teen age students, she believes that these young minds should be educated about the condition in a way that is scalable, based on technology and grounded in research.
Samra Jabeen
Director
Board of Advisors
Arfat Ashraf
Arfat’s hallmark lies in helping organizations develop sustainable fundraising programs that are strategic, growth-oriented & donor-focused and strengthen the philanthropic core of dozens of organizations across country, including largest of the health institutions & a leading business school.
Arfat Ashraf
Advisor
Dr. Fouzia Moyeen
Consultant Diabetologist and CEO Diabetes Wellness Centre, Dr. Fauzia Moyeen is a founding member of Meethi Zindagi. She is a certified insulin pump trainer and Director Membership at Diabetes Canada. Dr. Fauzia is a protagonist of empowerment of people living with diabetes.
Dr. Fouzia Moyeen
Advisor
Dr. Atif Munir
Dr. Atif Munir is a UK qualified Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine. The Vice President of Pakistan Endocrine Society, he was trained as a DAFNE (dose adjustment for normal eating) doctor, a structured education programme for people with type 1 diabetes in UK.
Dr. Atif Munir
Advisor
Board of Management
Zeba Bakhtiar
Zeba Bakhtiar is a Pakistani film and television actress and director. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her early 20s. She progressed in her career with the condition and is known as a superstar of the 90s. She is seen an epitome of strength and an inspirational role model for the diabetes community.
Zeba Bakhtiar
Dr. Atif Munir
Dr. Atif Munir is a UK qualified Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine. The Vice President of Pakistan Endocrine Society, he was trained as a DAFNE (dose adjustment for normal eating) doctor, a structured education programme for people with type 1 diabetes in UK.
Dr. Atif Munir
Sania Bilal
Sania Bilal is a Software Engineer and has been working in the technology industry for over 17 years. She specializes in project management and coordination. She believes that technology can be leveraged to increase the outreach Meethi Zindagi both in terms of raising funds and reaching out to those in need.
Sania Bilal
Anum Anwar
Living with type 1 diabetes since the age of 4, Anum has an MPhil in Molecular Medicine, with a special research interest in diabetes. Anum is a strong advocate trained by Diabetes Hands Foundation, and the League of DiAthletes. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and the Peer Leader Manager at Meethi Zindagi.
Anum Anwar
Junaid Khan
He is a retired executive with 40 years of professional experience in Corporate & Board level leadership, operations management, and organizational restructuring. He has hands-on experience in high-tech telecom industry and aviation management with working experience in Pakistan, Middle East and USA.
Junaid Khan
Salma Mehar
Salma is a consultant Dietitian in London, improving digital intervention in the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes. She earned a postgrad diploma in Diabetes from Warwick University & the co-author of first carbohydrate pictorial guide, “Carbs & Cals World Foods Book” for ethnic communities.
Salma Mehar
Saira Qamar
Saira Qamar is Computer Systems Engineer. She worked in a local Web development company. She has been teaching in a prestigious educational institute. However, she choose to stay at home, especially after her two kids, who got diagnosed with type1 diabetes. She is associated with Meethi Zindagi since 2019.
Saira Qamar
Peer Leaders in 2022
Living with type 2 diabetes
Pakeeza Awan
Living with type 1 diabetes
Hubban Khan
Living with type 1 diabetes
Fatima Omer
Living with type 2 diabetes
Noor Us Saba
Living with type 1 diabetes
Minahil Awan
Living with type 1 diabetes
Sobia Aziz
Living with type 1 diabetes
Saira Aslam
Living with type 1 diabetes
Maryam Khan
Living with type 1 diabetes
Zuhad Munawar
Living with type 2 diabetes
Raja Waqar
Living with type 2 diabetes
Shakir Manzoor
Living with type 1 diabetes
Ayesha Noor
Living with type 1 diabetes
Albar Wahab
Living with type 1 diabetes
Maira Butt
Living with type 2 diabetes
Jamshed Badshah
Living with type 1 diabetes
Wania Sadiq
Living with type 1 diabetes
Sobia Aziz
Peer Leaders Alumni
Living with type 1 diabetes
Anum Anwar
Living with type 1 diabetes
Talha Khan
Living with type 1 diabetes
Dr. Noman
Living with type 1 diabetes
Faisal Mughal
Living with type 1 diabetes
Sadia Arshad
Living with type 1 diabetes
Liza Shafqat
Mother of type 1
Amna Akbar
Living with type 1 diabetes
Sobia Sayed
Living with type 1 diabetes
Summaira Hussain
Living with type 1 diabetes
Umair Ashraf
Living with type 1 diabetes
Muzammil Asif