Our Team

Mr. Rana Imran Arshad, is working as the Coordinator Migrant Resource Centre Islamabad. He has professional experience of more than 15 years in development sector and has managed mega community rollouts for the BISP, USAID, Save the Children, International Labour Organization (ILO) and Women Development Department (Government of Punjab) funded projects. He has vast expertise in dealing with public offices, stakeholder management, building capacities of local CSOs, managing and monitoring community intervention projects. He has academic background in Business Administration. Imran is responsible for the overall coordination and progress of the MRC Islamabad.

Mr. Hameed Ullah Khan is working as MRC Coordinator in Peshawar.  He holds a dual Master’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Anglia Ruskin University, England. Hameed holds 5 years of working experience in the development and services sector in Pakistan and United Kingdom. 

Ms. Shahzia Rafique is working as MRC Senior Counsellor based in Lahore. She holds Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in Business Management. She has worked with educational sector, conducting community outreach, and raising awareness on safe migration in vocational training institutes. She also handles MRC Pakistan social media Facebook account. Her areas of interest and specialization include research work, Safe migration, Irregular Migration and counselling.

Tahseen Ullah is working as MRC Senior Counselor based in Islamabad. He holds three master degrees in Anthropology, Education and Gender and Women Studies. Tahseen has over 10 years of working experience in the development sector, emergency response and recovery in areas of program planning, implementation and management in Pakistan on AUSAID, CIDA, DFID and USAID funded projects.  His other expertise includes providing technical assistance in education and health related projects, evidence based advocacy with state departments, social support, conducting research, evaluation studies and large scale surveys. Tahseen is fluent in English, Urdu and Pashto languages.

Ms. Juwairia Sultan, MRC Counsellor Lahore, holds a master degree in development studies. Juwairia has more than 13 years of experience in the development sector and has extensive experience of coordination with international organisations, government departments as well as engagement with the communities.

Ms. Mariya Sohail holds a degree of M.Phil. in Media and Communication Studies.  She has more than 5 years of experience in the development sector. Currently, associated as the “Counsellor” for the project Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Pakistan. She is working directly with the outgoing, potential, and intending migrants, providing them with information and guidance on “safe and informed migration”. Besides this, she conducts pre-departure orientations (Country Specific) with government-registered Overseas Employment Promotors(OEPs) and community outreach sessions. Her keen interest in digital marketing has enabled her to manage a number of social media campaigns for the MRC and its stakeholders.

Mr. Umer Shahzad is currently working as MRC Counsellor Lahore. His portfolio carries a diverse experience of more than 10 years in developing, managing, implementing, monitoring & evaluation of development projects along with an experience in Marketing and Communication. He is Master’s in Business Administration specialized in Project Management and Human Resource. Till now he is in advocating the Policy-makers on different social issues, working in close liaison with the Local Government at grass root level and had a vast experience in developing volunteer networks for better community interventions.

Mr. Farhan Mahmood is currently working as MRC Counsellor Lahore. He has diverse experience in media field, creating awareness and development projects management. He holds a degree of Masters in Philosophy in Media and Communication Studies. Farhan is supporting MRC Pakistan for handling MRC social media, conducting community outreach, awareness sessions in educational institutes on safe and legal migration as well as providing pre-departure briefing to outgoing migrants. Farhan is also engaging journalists of electronic, print and digital media to train them on migration reporting and helps in spreading safe and legal migration information.

Mr. Abdul Hameed brings a wealth of expertise to his role as an MRC Counsellor in Peshawar. With a Master's degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Peshawar and over 10 years of professional experience, Abdul Hameed has enhanced his skills as a social worker and gained valuable knowledge in various sectors including Education, Health, Emergency Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, and interventions with Afghan refugees. Moreover, his strong community linkages, coupled with effective coordination and liaison abilities with government departments and stakeholders, further strengthen his capacity for sustainable change within communities.

Mr. Muhammad Hussain Abdali is working as an MRC Counsellor in Peshawar. He holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan. Hussain holds 6 years of working experience in the development sector. At the MRC, his responsibilities include conducting pre-departure briefings at the POE office, orientation sessions on safe and legal migration in TVET, educational institutes and communities. He is also providing support in managing MRC website.

Ms. Nimra Anwar is a committed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the development sector, having worked with both international and national NGOs. She possesses a strong background in supporting vulnerable communities, advocating for mental health, and implementing community-level interventions. Currently, Nimra serves as an MRC counsellor, where she contributes to ongoing projects by providing community outreach services, conducting awareness sessions on safe and legal migration in educational institutions, and offering essential support through MRC’s initiatives.

Mr. Hashir Khan holds a professional degree from UET Peshawar, specializing in management and community development. With extensive experience in leading and executing numerous projects in challenging environments, he has consistently demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. Currently, Hashir serves as an MRC counsellor, focusing on community outreach and conducting awareness sessions on safe and legal migration within the TVET sector in Pakistan. Additionally, he provides valuable support to MRC’s ongoing projects, contributing to their successful implementation.

Ms. Sana Shafique is an experienced and dedicated mental health professional with expertise in migration, psychosocial support, project management, and database administration. She has worked with diverse group, including paediatric oncology patients, individuals affected by substance abuse, detainees, families of irregular migrants and those facing psychological challenges. Currently, Sana serves as an MRC counsellor, where she focuses on the reintegration and counselling of returnees, providing awareness sessions, outreach services, and facilitating referrals to support their successful reintegration.