Our Team
Why Choose ARC for Impact-Driven Change
We combine rigorous research with on-ground action to create sustainable, community-led solutions that truly make a difference.
Professor Dr. Nousheen Zaidi
Director Action Research Collective
Ameem Lutfi
Co-Director Action Research Collective
Core Team
Dr. Rimsha Munir
Associate Director
Water, Environment & Climate Health
Dr. Rida Rashid
Associate Director
Public Health & Community Outreach
Mr. Asim Iqbal
Senior Research Officer
Water, Environment & Climate Health
Waris Khan
Senior Research Officer
Public Health & Community Outreach
Hifza Zubair
Research Assistant
Water, Environment & Climate Health
Areej Mazhar
Research Assistant
Public Health & Community Outreach
Board Member
Asad Jamal
One of Pakistan’s eminent human rights lawyers,
Jamal has accrued over a decade of experience
championing complex and challenging cases in areas
of blasphemy, free speech and capital punishment.
Jamal has previously served as the Dean of Lahore
School of Law.
Kamran Asdar Ali
Professor at the University of Texas, Austin,
specializing in Anthropology, Middle East and Asian
Studies. His illustrious career includes serving as
President of the American Association of Pakistan
Studies, and Dean at LUMS. Ali is currently also the
Vice-President of Association of Asian Studies.
Farhat Haq
Currently a Visiting Professor of Political Science at
LUMS, Lahore, Dr. Haq has previously held leadership
roles at Monmouth College, Illinois (USA), and as
President of the American Association of Pakistan
Studies.