TEDxGCULahore

Speakers

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• A. Moiz Sufi And Band

  Musicians | Sufi Vocalists | Spiritual Performers

  Moiz Sufi and his band are renowned Pakistani Sufi vocalists.They are celebrated for their soulful renditions that bridge traditional devotional music with contemporary sensibilities.

• Abbas and Kashan

  Musicians

  Abbas and Kashan are a rhythmic duo fusing soulful rubab melodies with raw, percussive claps. Their sound bridges cultural roots and contemporary energy, creating a performance style that’s uniquely their own.

• Amina Kanju

  Entrepreneur, author and columnist. Founder of Made in Alipur

  Amina Kanju is an entrepreneur, author, and columnist who walked away from the noise of the city into the heart of her village, not to escape, but to build. She founded Made in Alipur, a social enterprise empowering rural women by turning their traditional skills into sustainable livelihoods, she is redefining what grassroots impact truly means. She’s not just rewriting the narrative of rural women empowerment, she’s making it impossible to ignore. From launching a school to connecting local artisans with major brands, she has done it all. Her work is a reminder that change doesn’t arrive from the outside; it rises from within: thread by thread, voice by voice, village by village. She’s not just rewriting what rural women empowerment looks like, she’s making it impossible to ignore.

• Arsalan Abbas

  Urdu Poet | Political Science Graduate

  Arsalan Abbas is an emerging voice in contemporary Urdu poetry, known for his poignant verses that explore themes of faith, love, and existential reflection. A Political Science graduate from Government College University, Lahore, Arsalan draws inspiration from literary luminaries such as Patras Bokhari and Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

• Hajra Niaz Khan

  Doctor, Mental well-being enthusiast, CEO Anon association, Bureaucrat

  Hajra Niaz Khan is a doctor, civil servant, and founder of Anon Association—a mental health initiative born from empathy and driven by the belief that healing should be a right, not a privilege. She has worn many hats—physician, policymaker, leader—but her true strength lies in how she brings heart into each of these roles. Dr. Hajra is quietly transforming how we understand well-being in Pakistan, making space for softness in systems and dignity in care. Her tremendous work has earned her two innovation awards from the UNDP and the Government of Pakistan, but her deeper legacy lives in the lives she’s helped restore with quiet compassion. A woman of many titles, Hajra is above all a builder of safe spaces where healing is honored, and softness is not deemed a weakness, but strength

• Hassan Abbas

  Writer, researcher, Playwright and literature educator

  Muhammad Hassan Abbas finds himself nestled between the realms of art and academia. A passionate admirer of art, theatre, and literature, his love for these subjects fuels his dedication to academia and research. His scholarly contributions have been published in various research journals across Pakistan. In addition to academic writing, he has also penned several plays and short stories. Hassan has worked as a radio jockey at Radio FM 89, Layyah, and has taught literature at the University of Lahore (UOL), where he engaged students in thought-provoking discussions on literature, philosophy, and postcolonialism.

• Malaika Mohsin

  CEO Sandbox | Mental Health Advocate | Author | Psychology Major | Poetess | Human Rights Activist

  Malaika Mohsin is a passionate mental health advocate and the founder of Sandbox, a youth-led initiative established in 2020 aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues in Pakistan. Malaika is also the author of Ehsaas Kahani and Jugnoo Jabeen Pae, works that delve into emotional resilience and societal perceptions of mental health.

• Rehan ul Haq

  Wildlife ecologist and Assistant Professor at UVAS, specializing in wetlands forestry and wildlife crime.

  Rehan Ul Haq, Assistant Professor at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, is a dedicated researcher working meticulously in the fields of ecology, conservation, and wildlife management. With academic and professional experience at the Asian Institute of Technology, FAO Regional Office, and WEMS AIT Solutions, his work focuses on wetlands, wildlife and forest crimes, and the study of birds. Through this, he aims to bring awareness to the plight of local flora and fauna and how their loss impacts human life. His tireless efforts reflect a deep commitment to preserving biodiversity, our environment and strengthening sustainable natural resource extraction, allocation and management.

• Saad Ghufran Siddiqui

  Founder of Edversity, GCC's first web 3 learning platform. Advisor to office of Prime Minister on youth affairs

  Saad Siddiqui is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the Founder of Edversity, Pakistan’s leading Web3 and emerging tech education platform. His work centers around transforming education systems and advancing blockchain adoption across emerging markets. Saad has been recognized globally by institutions such as the Commonwealth, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for his contributions to education and technological innovation. Through Edversity, he is actively building the future workforce for decentralized technologies, driving initiatives at the intersection of education, blockchain, and frontier tech. His leadership continues to inspire a new generation of builders, shaping the next chapter of the digital economy.

• Safar Ali Danish

  Award winning filmmaker, founder of Filmsaaz productions; writer, director and cinematographer

  Safar Ali Danish is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer, director, and cinematographer from Hazara Town, Quetta, where stories are often silenced before they are even told. A graduate of Iqra University and founder of Filmsaaz Productions, his camera doesn't just document; it defies invisibility. Safar uses his lens to tell stories that rarely make it to mainstream screens...raw, human stories of struggle, identity, and survival. With over 8 years of experience and multiple international recognitions, he’s proving that powerful storytelling can emerge from the most overlooked places. His work isn’t just about film; it’s about giving voice to people the world often chooses not to see. Safar's work is focused on empowering voices and bringing to light the societal issues, which are often brushed under the rug. His journey from his hometown to international stages represents the power of creativity and resilience in the face of invisibility and oppression.