Mr Abid Lakhani is a living legend in the fields of construction and social development. He laid the foundation stone of Noman Builders in 1979 which transformed into a giant corporation in the development industry. As a real estate and construction tycoon, Mr Lakhani has more than 12000 + commercial and residential schemes to his credit. These provide avenues of luxury living and work to the diverse population positively impacting the lives of millions with specially designed housing schemes for middle to low-income segments.

Noman Builders grew to incredible proportions constituting one of the largest portions of the construction sector. This was spearheaded by Mr Lakhani whose visionary practices led to it expanding its boundaries towards international operations. It undertook the building of overseas commercial and housing projects which were widely acclaimed with a technical team of highly qualified and experts at the helm of affairs specifically recruited for these architecturally designed ventures.

Mr Lakhani's mega projects also comprised Platinum Commercial Bank. This man of steel invested in the banking sector after success in the construction sector. He was able to lay the firm foundations of this bank which led to the establishment of other premier banking institutions. The incredible story continued with further investments in the financial sector where he once again proved his merit which materialized in the form of Reliance Securities which he managed miraculously. Through these worthy ventures, he has created a powerful impact in the socio-economic sectors.

Mr Lakhani undertook a university-level project under the GEC (Global Educational Consultants) banner. It propelled him to spearhead yet another amazing initiative, a prestigious degree-awarding university, Ilma University. Recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and providing an education of international standards, Ilma University has created inroads in the education sector.

This influential personality is also an executive member of Supreme Council of All Pakistan Memon Federation from 1990 till date. As a Chairman of MN Developers, Noman Holdings, Noman Properties, Noman Housing and Noman Builders he has led with the formidable will and fortitude to establish these as mega corporations among their counterparts.

His envisioned endeavours have illuminated the path of progress for this developing nation in serving selflessly through monumental projects in the vital sectors of the economy.

Mr Lakhani is an entrepreneur extraordinaire, a die-hard philanthropist and a visionary personality who has created waves of inspiration around the globe 🌍. A salute to Abid Lakhani - a treasured asset of this nation!

Kanwal H. Lakhani, a highly accomplished businesswoman, is an intelligent and strong-willed leader who has successfully scaled the heights of ultimate success. Kanwal commands with an impressive personality which is characterized by finesse and sophistication. She has claimed unchartered territories in the business world at a fairly young age and directs with in-depth insight into matters. Her substantial viewpoints are well portrayed and implemented for the best results.

Kanwal H. Lakhani is placed in key leadership positions of multidimensional organizations and takes vital strides to add value to all paradigms of their functionality. As Chairperson Ilma University (Formerly Institute of Business Technology), Kanwal H. Lakhani has worked towards attaining the highest-ranking (category A/W) from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), through the establishment of the various statutory bodies of the institute; expansion into research through publications of one international standard journal each in the disciplines of Management Science and computing; providing collaborations and linkages with international higher education providers and providing merit/need-based scholarships of more than 45 million nationwide. At the helm of affairs as Director Noman Housing, Noman Properties, Noman Holdings, MN Developers, Noman Builders, Noman Abid Investment, Noman Abid & Company Ltd. and Pearl Communications, her management is par excellence. Kanwal H. Lakhani is also the Founder member of Global Educational Consultants Society which indicates her passion for giving and serving the nation through the significant CSR activities to make a difference in the lives of millions.

Kanwal H. Lakhani has established a forward-looking web of partnerships and networking which propel her to achieve her visionary organizational goals. She is a platinum member of International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), Association of Common Wealth Universities, Association of Private Universities of Asia & Pacific, International Association of Universities (IAU), Association of Builders and Developers, Karachi Gymkhana and Karachi Club.

A multi-talented luminary, Kanwal H. Lakhani ardently supports initiatives in the construction, educational and social sectors of the economy. She has more than 12000 + widespread commercial and residential projects in her prestigious portfolio with a provision of economical housing schemes for the low income groups.

Kanwal H. Lakhani continues to stride valiantly in accomplishing milestones which speak volumes about her peerless contributions worldwide.

A distinguished and dynamic visionary, Noman Abid Lakhani has set an unprecedented example of excellence in the business, education and financial sectors of the nation. Awarded with Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Civil Decoration) at a prime age for his unparalleled endeavours for unlocking the vistas of higher education for the youth by laying the foundations of Ilma University (Formerly IBT), this prominent personality's contributions grew to magnanimous proportions to benefit millions of people from diverse domains nationwide.

An immensely talented and tenacious business guru, Noman Abid took the reigns of Noman Group of Companies as its Director to magnify its presence in the real estate industry and expand it beyond boundaries. At present, this mega-corporation functions on an international level with its construction projects spanning across continents. With his strategic decision making and crucial partnerships, Noman Abid shaped the direction of the fast-paced development of Noman Group to transform it into an undisputable conglomerate.

Adorned by several prestigious accolades, Noman Abid leads as Director Gerry's Noman Developers, MN Developers, Pearl Communications, Noman Housing, Noman Holdings and Noman Builders. The celebrated designations extend to being Chancellor Ilma University and President GEC Society. The monumental and widespread impact in the major plus marginalized sectors of the economy have carved for Noman Abid an indelible reputable position all across the dignitaries to the deserving societal circles. Till date, more than 12000 development projects have been constructed with modern structures ranging from commercial, residential and recreational complexes.

Noman Abid carried forth the progressive vision to the establishment of Ilma University which continues to impart world-class education to a diverse student base. With the resonating motto Education for All - Ilma University's doors are open to the youth irrespective of caste, creed or culture. Noman Abid vowed to give the best to the nation with this leading university which meets international standards of education and continues to mould the mindsets of local and foreign students to harness the best work opportunities armed with the advanced knowledge.

With a truly philanthropic and immensely generous spirit, Noman Abid formed The Global Educational Society which functions as the stepping stone to open access to higher education to the competent but needy youth of the society. Through this grand initiative, thousands of students have been granted Rs 300 million in scholarships and financial assistance to pursue their chosen professions.

Noman Abid's remarkable action-oriented steps have enhanced the lives and lifestyles of a vast majority in varied domains. With the provision of affordable housing schemes, Noman Abid has provided a huge relief to a large number of families in turn building sustainable communities for a prosperous nation. An institutionally masterminded leader, Noman Abid forges novel territories with key linkages for the accomplishment of the noble goals to strengthen the socio-economic sectors multifold.

Dr Mansoor-uz-Zafar Dawood is the distinguished Vice Chancellor of the prestigious Ilma University (Formerly IBT). He is an accomplished PhD from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology. He has the honour of being the first PhD in Information Technology in Pakistan.

Dr Mansoor has been appointed at key positions in accreditation and assessment in NED, Pakistan, King AbdulAziz University and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He has also spearheaded strategic posts as Chairman Department of Engineering and Incharge MS & PhD program of Iqra University. These prominent positions reflect his high calibre and leadership ability to transform the status quo.

This esteemed educationist has almost 30 years experience in educational management and research at national and international levels. Dr Mansoor has more than 35 research publications in accredited journals and also delivered several constructive papers in global conferences.

Dr Mansoor uz Zafar Dawood cultivates an acute insight with a futuristic outlook into all paradigms of working to propel shifts in mindsets for the systemization and sustainability of pedagogies with a definitive applicability factor. He has dedicatedly served to build a strong academia-industry linkage. He has proven to be a perceptive decision maker and driven towards rendering superior services in the field of education.

Dr Asad Ali Shaikh is a highly qualified PhD in Information Technology from Institute of Information Technology, University of Sindh Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan. His research thesis entitled as “Real-Time Multimedia Data Acquisition Protocol for Industrial Applications” was evaluated by American experts and declared excellent and standard which was truly commendable.

Dr Asad Ali Shaikh's quotes a strong academic background with several prestigious national and international accolades to his credit. Recipient of a silver medal in MSc Electronics for first position, nominated for ICT Hamdan Prize by UNESCO, awarded excellence certificates on different achievements and recipient of USAID scholarship. These merits are a testimony of his sharp acumen and inherent ability to perform extraordinarily well.

A distinguished personality, Dr Asad Ali Shaikh was always instituted at leading positions with a gradual ascension in his glorified career in the education sector. He has served as Assistant Professor, Institute of Physics & Technology University, Associate Professor, Director Morning & Evening Programs, Institute of Information & Communication Technology and Campus-wise Director, Campus wise Area Network University of Sindh.

With a vast and varied range of professional memberships, Dr Asad Ali Shaikh continues to hold a pivotal position in the member organizations. Member of Admission Committee, University of Jamshoro, Budget Committee, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Central Scientific Store Committee, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Central Purchasing Committee of the LUMHS, Jamshoro, Charter Inspection & Evaluation Committee (CIEC), Karachi, Member of Sindhi Informatics Committee, Sindhi Language Authority, Invigilation Committee, Sindh University Campus Dadu, Curriculum Committee, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Member of Network Technical Committee at IIT, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Multimedia Excellence Center/video Conferencing Committee, Board of Studies of Institute of Information Technology University of Sindh, Board of Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Sindh, Inspection Team of University of Sindh Jamshoro Pakistan, Board of Studies at Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Quetta, Jury for Software Competition arranged by Petroman Hyderabad and Software Competition arranged MUET Jamshoro.

Dr Asad Ali Shaikh was elevated to the Dean of Faculty of Engineering Science & Technology, Ilma University and also served in the instrumental role as the Director QEC of this leading University. He was reinstated as the Dean of Faculty Science & Technolgy before finally bestowed upon the honour as the Dean of Faculty of Computer Science where Dr Asad is currently positioned.

With 40 + widely acclaimed publications and research papers to his credit, Dr Asad Ali Shaikh is a dedicated and driven educationist who has served the country to create a substantial impact and continues to do so with his immense potential coupled with unparalleled expertise.

CEO of one of the largest Medical Diagnostic Chains in Pakistan with International Operations in the USA, UK and the Middle East, namely Dr Essa Laboratory and Diagnostic Centres; an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certified Organisation. Managing Director of Chain of Dr Essa Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centres, Essa 24/7 Pharmacy and Vaccination Centres, Dr Essa Dental Services and Dr Essa Institute of Health Sciences. Recipient of top 100 CEO’s of Pakistan Award multiple times including many others in Management, Health, Sports, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Fire and Safety, Education, Corporate Social Responsibility etc.

Involved in various professional bodies to improve “Health Care Services” in Pakistan as Convener of National Standing Committee of Hospital, Clinics and Laboratories of FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Pakistan), Vice President of Pakistan Medical Association Karachi, Member Management Committee Red Crescent Sindh, Secretary Health Services Sindh Chamber of Agriculture, Patron Pakistan Society for Microbiology, Member Bio-safety Association of Pakistan, Member National Polio Plus Committee, Life member College of Family Medicine Pakistan, Member Board of Advance Studies and Research of Microbiology and Biomedical Dept Of FUUST, ZABIST, BHU. Member Advisory Committee for Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management Center for Executive Education, Institute of Business Administration, IBA City Campus, Karachi. Involved in Industry Academia Linkages especially with IOBM as member management committee of Entrepreneurial Management and Excellence Centre (EMEC) and Ilma University.

Chairman Sindh Consumer Association of Pakistan (CAP), working for consumer rights and awareness. Life Member of Pakistan Food Association. Life Member of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. Member of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Life Member of English-Speaking Union. Member board of trustees of Make a Wish Foundation for terminally ill Children. Life member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Pakistan.

Rotary International District 3271 (Sindh & Baluchistan) Governor for the year 2020-21 having served as Chairman of various District Committees since 2004. Encouraging and fostering Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and facilitating incubators and accelerators especially as being current Chairman of OPEN (Organisation of Pakistani Entrepreneurs) and Member of EO (Entrepreneur Organisation) with a vision of encouraging the youth to be the job creators instead of job seekers.

Currently, a visiting Professor of Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry. Involved in R&D an has the honor of publishing a number of Research Articles in Scientific Journals and presented data in many Local and International Conferences.

Dr Adnan Abid Lakhani, the mastermind behind many progressive corporations, is a distinguished PhD-HC among his a trail of noteworthy qualifications. Dr Lakhani is in his league of his own with the ingenuity in matters and dynamic moves for successful implementation in systems. His multifaceted capabilities result in visionary endeavours which have led to strong economic and social sustainability in the strategic sectors.

Initially, Dr Adnan Abid served as an executive member of the Noman Group with a spanned coverage in critical domains Finance, Investments and Operations. He has strategically supervised the Financial, Real Estate and Strategic Investments for the Group. He has also spearheaded reputable positions as Chief Manager Jodia Bazar Branch and Karachi Main Branch, Executive Chairman (MD) & Director of M/s Platinum Commercial Bank Ltd (Later renamed and merged with Bank Islami (Pakistan) Limited).

Dr Adnan Abid has celebrated an accelerated professional rise and continues to do so as Chairman of the Board’s Executive Committee, Boards Review and Execution Committee and Bank’s Audit Committee. As COO, he has commanded all the divisions of the Bank and basked in the glory of high profitable graphs and revenue rich returns due to the Banking divisions exponential growth rates. Dr Adnan pioneered in the launch of various Liability and Asset products including Rupee Traveler's Cheques for the Bank, authored Credit Manual of the Bank, obtained licenses for the opening of the new branches and developed the Bank’s in house training centre.

Dr Adnan Abid holds golden memberships which showcase his well-established network and operational reach. The scintillating list comprises Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Banks Association, Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), New Private Scheduled Banks Association and Association of Builders & Developers.

With a widely acclaimed leadership path, Dr Adnan Abid has created an unrivalled dominance in the national and international industries. Extensive travel experience adds to his vast vision and surefootedness in any field. Deep analytical and remarkable reasoning abilities mark his dominant personality.

A phenomenal business strategist, Dr Adnan Abid moves ahead with a victory trailblazer with his magnanimous magnetic dynamism.

Faraz Abid Lakhani, an enterprising entrepreneur, is a renowned personality in the socio-economic, educational and philanthropic circles. He holds multiple strategic positions of leadership; President Ilma University & Global Educational Consultants (GEC), MD Reliance Securities Limited and MD Noman Abid Company Limited which proves his vast influence as a dynamic leader.

He is instituted at strategic leadership positions as the Vice-Chairperson, Standing Committee Banking, Credit and Finance, Key member of Association of Private Universities and Institutes, Member of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Member of Karachi Stock Exchange and Member of Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) and prestigious clubs among the notable.

Faraz Lakhani’s quest for challenges and success is evident in his diversified portfolio. He has contributed towards the economy through putting his sharp business acumen to work at various holdings and investment companies, and simultaneously serving the socio-economic sectors and a worthy founder member in establishing a top-ranked university. With an avid interest in national/international trade relations, finance, banking, construction, real estate and education, Lakhani displays immense intuitiveness. An ardent traveller, he has travelled extensively to the US, UK, Turkey, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

As a real estate and construction tycoon, Faraz Lakhani has to his credit more than 12,000 + residential and commercial units that range from luxury living to shopping complexes to middle-income housing schemes. He initiated his professional strides early in his life and built upon with strategic contributions ultimately elevating these ventures to the international standards of operations.

He successfully managed to establish an empire with his sharp business acumen and exemplary financial insight. He invested and generated revenue from major corporate enterprises. As an active philanthropist, he served selflessly through various setups of GEC for natural disaster relief provision, uplifting of the underserved segments of society by economical housing projects and disbursal of millions of rupees in university scholarships. Faraz A. Lakhani's visionary global outlook, construction and educational goals resonate with the pulse of the nation driving it forward.

Having capitalised on the worthy ventures, Faraz Abid Lakhani has experienced unprecedented success in all vital sectors of the economy.

Mr Hammad Tahir was supremely recognised with the highest accolade in the nation, Award of Excellence by the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister and Governor Sindh for his unmatched services in the educational sector. A versatile visionary, Mr Hammad institutes a formidable command in construction, education and financial sectors. This has resulted in solid growth and development with a wide impact across boundaries.

With a successful streak, Hammad Tahir possesses the extraordinary quality of transforming opportunities into lucrative business ventures. The philanthropic-style of Hammad Tahir with a blend of effective and ethical governance, dynamic strategic decision making and planning makes him a young and vibrant individual in one of the most crucial areas of Human Resource Management too. As an expert educationist, he ingeniously reinvigorates the teaching methodologies with his engaging and enthusiastic style, his research-based approach, and his strong commitment to student-centred learning.

A decorated career journey shifted Mr Hammad Tahir's targeted focus on brokerage, investment & commercial banking to the core field of strategic planning, project management and education. He experienced ultimate triumph in any strategic sector he stepped into with a favourable destiny carved out. He is greatly respected and admired for his wisdom and dynamic leadership in the corporate world, industry and academia.

Prominent positions adorned Mr Hammad Tahir's professional path as Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Director - Ilma University, Manager Corporate Liability - Bank Al-Falah and Head of Brokerage - Noman Abid & Company.

Mr Hammad Tahir holds key membership positions as Senior Vice Chairman Consumers Association of Pakistan, Advisor- BoG Pakistan Academic Consortium, Senior Vice Chairman Standing Committee on Higher Education for Science & Technology, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Advisor- BoG Karachi Youth Federation, Member Karachi Gymkhana, Karachi Club and HEC Vice Chancellors Forum Pakistan. Along with being a globe trotter and initiative taker, Mr Hammad Tahir has a series of reputable accomplishments and forges ahead to charter novel territories as a business guru to spread his influence worldwide.

A prominent board member of Ilma University, Mr. Muhammad Naeem contributed his experience towards the uplift of education. A person of magnitude and vision, he aims to transfer the same to his professional endeavours. Mr Shakeel is a great team player and is relied upon for result achievement. Noman Group is fortunate to have such a valuable member on its panel.

Professor and Director Institute of Space and Planetary Astrophysics, University of Karachi Indigenous PhD Scholarship, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, 2002-2004, Post Doctoral Fellowship, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, 2008, Nishan-e-Azmat-e-Danish 2007, In Recognition of Meritorious Services to Education and Research at the University of Karachi by Karachi University Teachers’ Society 2006-2007. He is the Member of Scientific Bodies, namely; Life Member, American Geophysical Union (AGU), USA. Member, Board of Faculty of Science, University of Karachi, from Jan 2012 to date member, Academic Council, University of Karachi, from Dec. 2013 to date, Member, Senate, University of Karachi, Member, National Curriculum Revision Committee for Space Science, HEC, 2005 & 2011Member, Departmental Research Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Karachi, 2009-2011, Member, AIAA, USA, 2007-2008 and Member, Scientific Society of Pakistan.

Dr Asif Khan is a prominent personality who is serving at a magnanimous level in the vital sectors of the nation's economy. With a PhD in Human Resource Management from NUML University, Dr Asif has progressed with actionable steps onto the main educational and industrial landscape to broaden the horizons of his impactful work.

Dr Asif Khan has a vast experience of managing and developing Human Resources 15000 + of the financial sectors since 1995 in various capacities. He functioned in strategic leadership roles to multiple HRM functions of the Bank which included ensuring the provision of quality human resource in an efficient manner as per the requirement of various functional areas of the institution in a fair and transparent manner and to their fullest satisfaction by utilizing manpower/succession planning and outsourcing.

This eminent academician and business analyst is an active member of the SAP team to manage and execute performance management (PD Module) and OM through SAP HCM in NBP for 15000 + employees. With the hands-on experience in the Regulatory Authority and expertise in Management of Databases on Mainframe systems like AS400 Systems, Dr Asif Khan was able to establish a solid direction in functionality to bring in voluminous returns.

Dr Asif Khan spearheaded one of the largest banks National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in key positions which made him quite powerful in the central decision making and development process. He exceeded his pivotal roles as HR Manager, Asset Manager and Head of Research & Development. His monumental responsibilities reflected his sharp acumen and decisive stance to lead the organization to accomplish the set targets and become visibly established on in the banking sector with an undisputed reputation.

In the 20 + reputed research publications to his credit, Dr Asif Khan lays the comprehensive framework of quality assurance, job satisfaction, employee performance, determinants of business models and appraisals with the rich essence of HR leading practices. Till date, Dr Asif is part of the prestigious panel of faculty in the renowned universities in the education sector.

Presently, Dr Asif Khan is instituted as Head Human Resources & Organization Wing, NBP Bank where he leads to lay effective organisational change management practices, oversees the planning and outsourcing among a notable few in his instrumental role. With a multidimensional personality, Dr Asif continues to accomplish milestones in the territories of paramount importance for the ultimate progress and prosperity of the nation.

Syed Kashif Rafi, professional par excellence, showcases a celebrated trail of prestigious positions during his two-decade versatile journey. Always instituted at top posts throughout his coveted career, Kashif Rafi exhibited diversity in the reputable roles as an academician, educationist, entrepreneur, registrar and business strategist.

An internationally spruced experience, Kashif Rafi served as E-Branding Specialist, Naffco Dubai, Director Marketing & Admissions, Hamdard University, Business Development Manager, Ragoonwala Securities (Pvt. Ltd.), GSM and Pindex Pvt. Ltd. His foreign memberships in US & UK agencies, namely; American Marketing Association, American Economic Association and Taylor & Francis UK are worthy to quote.

Invaluable contributions in the socio-economic sectors are witnessed through his associations and active engagement as the District Additional Secretary, Conference Secretary & Charter Secretary of Rotary International District 3271, Rotary Club, Pearl. Through this internally acclaimed organization, Kashif Rafi as a man of magnitude has given back to the diverse communities nationwide in the fields of education and social causes which have brought large scale respite to families in the impacted districts.

With a glorified track of accomplishments, Kashif Rafi displays exceptional expertise and skills to achieve it all with remarkable ingenuity. Presently, he holds multiple positions of leadership in renowned organizations as Registrar, Ilma University, Chief Strategy Officer & Managing Partner, Tarbiyat and Chief of Strategy & Marketing, Rapido. This proves his inherent talent and tenacity to function at a brilliance level to lead with groundbreaking initiatives for a global impact.

Additional Director QEC, Ilma University, Dr. Fahad Lasi is a dynamic, devoted and multi-talented personality. He possesses strong communication skills and rich exposure to different industries plus academia. Besides the qualification mix of Science & Commerce, he has accumulated years of experience of working as an Audit Trainee with some of the best Audit firms of the region, the career took a shift into the investment banking through the core field of marketing & strategic planning.