Meet The Team
The Founder
AKHUWAT’s universal vision is to rise above living a self-centric life. AKHUWAT’s core message is living a life full of love and service to others. To end pain and suffering around the world, caused by poverty demands that we share part of our blessings with others and take on some of their pains as ours.
A life of service to humanity should be based on the principle of inclusivity so that we rise above our personal faith, country, race, sect, etc. AKHUWAT’s mission is to promote universal love and belief in the ideology of ONENESS, we are all one and THE ONE is in all of us.
Dr. Amjad SaqibFounder Akhuwat 
Board Of Directors
In 2020 , we were extremely delighted to receive such an encouraging response from Pakistani Americans and their support for initiatives like interest-free micro finance. However, In 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire world to a stand still.
In these testing times, generous people from across the world came together to help those in need.
Their generosity in the form of time and money has created a great impact in the lives of many people and reinforced the concept of brotherhood. Your generosity has made a remarkable impact in the lives of these people and we truly value your support. I would like to thank all of our donors for their continued support for Akhuwat's mission and hope that you will continue playing your role in creating a better world for all.
Mr. Azhar HameedVolunteer / Global President Their generosity in the form of time and money has created a great impact in the lives of many people and reinforced the concept of brotherhood. Your generosity has made a remarkable impact in the lives of these people and we truly value your support. I would like to thank all of our donors for their continued support for Akhuwat's mission and hope that you will continue playing your role in creating a better world for all.
An academic and a professional engineer in the fields of mobile telecommunications, computer sciences and electromagnetics. Nomaan has an exceptional drive to serve the country of his birth, Pakistan, for the growth of its economy and for helping people to stand on their feet.
He has also founded the non-profit Industrial Partnership Projects to support poor students to start manufacturing related businesses in Pakistan.
Nomaan is currently working with T-Mobile, Inc, USA, as Principal Engineer. He began his career as a lecturer in 1990 at the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. He still teaches as Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas and Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas
Dr. Nomaan MuftiVolunteer / President Nomaan is currently working with T-Mobile, Inc, USA, as Principal Engineer. He began his career as a lecturer in 1990 at the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. He still teaches as Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas and Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas
Born in Lahore and raised in London, Shafqut Khan brings a global outlook and a lifelong passion for service. After earning her degree in education, she moved to the U.S., raising four children in Wisconsin while building a 40-year career in healthcare and business management.
She currently manages a multi-site auditory practice in the Midwest. A dedicated community volunteer, Shafqut has spent over 16 years with the Deccan Cultural Academy, promoting South Asian art and culture. She is honored to serve on Akhuwat’s Board, supporting its mission of compassion and community empowerment.
Ms. Shafqut KhanDirector She currently manages a multi-site auditory practice in the Midwest. A dedicated community volunteer, Shafqut has spent over 16 years with the Deccan Cultural Academy, promoting South Asian art and culture. She is honored to serve on Akhuwat’s Board, supporting its mission of compassion and community empowerment.
Mr. Ashary is a California-based founder and operator of several healthcare services companies in the US healthcare arena. His current holdings include VerifPoint, a leading Credentials Verification (CVO) and Manhattan Data, an international outsourcing organization with offices in the US, Philippines, and Pakistan, as well as Pakistan’s first and leading TPA, Health-eConnex, a healthcare cost containment and employee benefit management company.
Previously in 1999, Mr. Ashary co-founded ppoNext, a private equity-funded platform to roll up the fragmented PPO and HMO industry in US. After several large and small acquisitions and integrations of regional PPOs and HMOs, ppoNext had a successful exit in 2004.
Prior to ppoNext, Mr. Ashary has held senior executive positions with BPS Healthcare (a joint venture of Aetna and New York Life), St. Joseph Health, Equicore Health Plans, Cigna Health Plans, and Maxicare Health Plans. Mr. Ashary has served on several for-profit and not-for-profit boards and is an active member of his community. He has an MBA degree from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Pakistan and has passed his CPA from California Board.
Mr. Asim AsharyDirector Previously in 1999, Mr. Ashary co-founded ppoNext, a private equity-funded platform to roll up the fragmented PPO and HMO industry in US. After several large and small acquisitions and integrations of regional PPOs and HMOs, ppoNext had a successful exit in 2004.
Prior to ppoNext, Mr. Ashary has held senior executive positions with BPS Healthcare (a joint venture of Aetna and New York Life), St. Joseph Health, Equicore Health Plans, Cigna Health Plans, and Maxicare Health Plans. Mr. Ashary has served on several for-profit and not-for-profit boards and is an active member of his community. He has an MBA degree from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Pakistan and has passed his CPA from California Board.
Mr. Pirzada is a California-based Senior Financial Executive with 30+ years of finance and accounting experience. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of the Chargers Football Company in Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Chargers, Mr. Pirzada worked with Ventura Foods, a leading national manufacturer and distributor of branded and private-label vegetable oil-based products for the food service and Retail industries.
During his tenure with Ventura, Mr. Pirzada held a number of leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Finance, and Corporate Controller. Before Ventura, Mr. Pirzada was a Senior Manager with Deloitte, responsible for corporate tax planning and audit services for multinational clients in the manufacturing, distribution, financial institutions, and real estate industries.
Mr. Pirzada is a long-serving member of the California Agribusiness Credit Union Board of Directors and currently serves as Vice Chair. Mr. Pirzada earned an M.B.A. from California State University and a B.S. in Accountancy from Woodbury University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed to practice in California, and an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Pirzada joined the Akhuwat USA Board of Directors in January 2021.
Mr. Yuman PirzadaDirector During his tenure with Ventura, Mr. Pirzada held a number of leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Finance, and Corporate Controller. Before Ventura, Mr. Pirzada was a Senior Manager with Deloitte, responsible for corporate tax planning and audit services for multinational clients in the manufacturing, distribution, financial institutions, and real estate industries.
Mr. Pirzada is a long-serving member of the California Agribusiness Credit Union Board of Directors and currently serves as Vice Chair. Mr. Pirzada earned an M.B.A. from California State University and a B.S. in Accountancy from Woodbury University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed to practice in California, and an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Pirzada joined the Akhuwat USA Board of Directors in January 2021.
Mr. Jamil resides in Maryland and is the president of an Import, Export and Sourcing company, a global import/export business for over 40 years. His experience in business dates back to when he was 17 in the manufacturing and export business. Mr. Shahid Jamil regularly consults for and advises local area businesses and startups on improving business processes and driving technological changes.
In addition, he is deeply involved with many of the greater Maryland area Islamic centers as a former board member and weekend school administrator. Mr Shahid Jamil promotes educational and youth programs at the masjid to increase youth attendance and encourage youth empowerment.
Mr. Shahid JamilAmbassador, Maryland 
Development & Support Team
Neelam has been an integral part of Akhuwat USA technology, social media management and customer support. As
head of Akhuwat USA operations, Neelam looks after implementation of key strategic programs that Akhuwat USA runs across the year in raising funds for Pakistan.
Ms. Neelam NaseerHead of Akhuwat USA Operations 
Mishal Athar Shah graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she completed her undergraduate degree in Economics and International Studies. During her time at Wisconsin, she founded the Pakistani Students Association and worked to promote diversity, inclusion and interfaith harmony. In 2022, she completed her Masters in Business and Public Policy from LUMS.
She currently works at Akhuwat as the Head of Projects overseeing the operations and implementation of various projects in the field of education, community development and inclusion of marginalized communities including Khwajasiras.
In her role she has been involved in piloting projects, facilitating collaborations between local and international partners, conducting research, trainings and representing the organisation on multiple platforms. She hopes to continue using her time to empower the youth and stands committed towards the cause of poverty alleviation envisioning a prosperous and inclusive Pakistan.
Ms. Mishal Athar ShahChapter Development Manager She currently works at Akhuwat as the Head of Projects overseeing the operations and implementation of various projects in the field of education, community development and inclusion of marginalized communities including Khwajasiras.
In her role she has been involved in piloting projects, facilitating collaborations between local and international partners, conducting research, trainings and representing the organisation on multiple platforms. She hopes to continue using her time to empower the youth and stands committed towards the cause of poverty alleviation envisioning a prosperous and inclusive Pakistan.
Nur serves as the Development and Outreach Lead for Akhuwat USA. With a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Queen Mary University of London and a background in Humanities from LUMS, she leads strategic donor engagement and partnership initiatives to advance Akhuwat's mission of compassionate poverty alleviation.
Ms. Nur SufiDevelopment Volunteer 
Shahzaib is dedicating and committed to improving our brand's online presence and engaging with our audience.
Mr. Shahzaib KhurramSocial Media Coordinator 
