Core Management Committee
Introduction
Our Leadership Team
Meet the dedicated individuals who lead the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) with vision, expertise, and a commitment to advancing the rights and livelihoods of fisherfolk and peasants. Our core committee is composed of seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and leadership to our organization.
Mr.Mehran Ali Shah
Chairman
Mehran Ali Shah is a Political Science graduate and a seasoned human rights activist with 15 years of experience at the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF). As the Chairman, he leads diverse projects funded by the UN, USAID, and various international NGOs, focusing on critical areas such as Food & Climate Justice, Fisheries, Education, and Poverty Alleviation. His strong networking and leadership skills enable him to represent PFF both nationally and internationally, effectively showcasing the organization’s work and engaging stakeholders. Known for his excellent communication, reporting, and mobilization abilities, Mr. Shah has made significant contributions to community development and human rights advocacy.
Mr. Syed Zaheer Abbas Naqvi
Administration & Financial Controller
Mr. Syed Zaheer Abbas Naqvi is a Commerce Graduate with 14 years of experience in accounts and financial management across various organizations and companies. He possesses expertise in dealing with banks and financial institutions, insurance, stakeholder relationships, financial planning, budgeting, and control. His skills extend to cost-effective solutions, innovation, contracts, profitability, organizational behavior and performance evaluation, systems design and implementation, human resource management, asset maintenance, utility management, problem-solving, and achieving objectives and targets. Mr. Naqvi has been serving the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) for the past 8 years in the Admin & Finance Department and now holds the position of Administration & Financial Controller.