Core Committee
Adil Jawad
Co-founder
Head of Investigations
Adil Jawad is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience in investigative journalism. Holding a master’s degree in political science from Karachi University, he has worked at the Express Media Group and the Associated Press (AP), reporting hundreds of investigative stories and providing coverage of high-profile crime, natural
Jos Bartman is a research coordinator at Free Press Unlimited, where he investigates cold cases of journalist murders. He specializes in patterns of impunity and has contributed to the invigoration of cold cases of journalist murders in a range of countries. He also holds a Ph.D. in Political Science
Jos Bartman
PhD
Research Coordinator
Aman is an accomplished litigation lawyer with over seven years of extensive experience, representing clients before the District and High Courts of Pakistan. As an associate partner at MCA Law Associates, he leads a diverse litigation portfolio encompassing criminal, civil, and commercial matters. Renowned
Aman Aftab
Co-founder
Head of Legal
Yumna Fatima is a political science lecturer at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. She is currently completing a PhD in International Relations from American University, Washington DC, with a specialization in political violence and terrorism. She was previously a city editor at The Express Tribune.
Yumna Fatima
Project consultant
Mehmal Sarfraz has worked in the media since 2005. She is an analyst on Geo News’ program, Report Card. Mehmal is co-founder of The Current, a digital news and lifestyle platform. She was Pakistan Correspondent of The Hindu (India). She has also worked as a senior Content Producer at Neo TV
Mehmal Sarfraz
Co-founder
Head of Advocacy
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