Corporate Governance
SINA’s operations depend upon the clearly defined rules and processes that are developed by its board of trustees who have combined their diverse and extensive experiences to reflect integrity, openness and honesty in SINA’s work, making sure all the stakeholders benefit from it and trust the scope SINA has.
SINA’s competent management makes sure that the rules and processes passed down by the board of trustees are implemented to the best of their use so the stakeholders, especially donors can be content with their Zakat and donations being used to effectively and efficiently to serve the sole purpose of benefiting disadvantaged patients.
Moreover, functional committees are created that include trustees and a few other credible figures from the relevant fields to overlook, guide and advice functional departments on their work and address specific issues that affect their work and productivity.
SINA Advisory Board
Mr. Rafiq Rangoonwala is the President of the Pakistan Food Association and CEO of Quick Food Industries and has contributed over 39 years of professional excellence to managing, developing, and bringing turnarounds to many food brands in Pakistan and abroad.
Mr. Irfan Z. Bawany is the Chief Executive Officer at Anam Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. He is also on the Board of Farhan Sugar Mills Ltd and Reliance Insurance Co. Ltd. As a non-executive director, Mr. Bawany is a Member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston.
Dr. Nuzhat Faruqi is known for being the first female urologist in Pakistan. She completed her MBBS degree from Baqai University, Karachi, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Agha Khan University Hospital. Dr. Nuzhat was awarded the Tamghai-e-Imtiaz in 2018 for her stellar work with disaster victims in 2010 and 2011. She founded an NGO to help victims needing Urological interventions called Ulfat. She has been associated with SINA as an ardent supporter, helping the research department, serving as a member of the medical board, and contributing owards strengthening health services at SINA.
Board of Trustees and their details
Dr. Asif Ali Imam, a graduate of DOW medical college completed his residency and specialization in immunology from the USA. Settled in Los Angeles, Dr. Asif was well aware of the significant challenges faced by people in Karachi in terms of healthcare. Therefore, against the advice of many, Dr. Asif wrapped up his life in America and moved back to Karachi with his family in 1998, and laid the foundation for SINA
A partner at Bharucha & Co., he holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Law. Mr. Barucha has been playing an active role in various social welfare initiatives, focused on the benefit of the underprivileged. He practices Intellectual Property Law and is an enrolled advocate of the Sindh High Court. Mr. Bharucha is also a Trustee of Aitemaad Pakistan Trust.
Associated with the Aga Khan University Hospital as a Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist, Dr. Mahmood is involved in several public health initiatives in Pakistan. He is a Trustee of the Childlife Foundation and is also actively involved with the Karachi Relief Trust.
An industrialist by profession, Mr. Sohail Ahmed holds an MBA from the University of Houston, USA, and is a Director at MN Textiles Private Limited. Mr. Ahmed brings to SINA extensive experience in management and finance. He has been associated with SINA since its inception.
Mr. Thakur received his Marine First Class Engineering from Pakistan, completed his Bachelor of Arts from Karachi University, and joined the Merchant Navy in 1974. His professional life spans over 42 years of serving at the helm of different organizations, retiring as a Chief Engineer Mariner in 2016. Mr. Thakur now donates his time and experience to humanitarian work such as SINA.
Management and its details
Ambareen Kazim Thompson is a professional executive with 30 years of experience in the corporate and social development sectors. She has worked with international corporations and non-profit organizations. She brings this experience in social development and has worked to engage with the youth to combat extremism and violence as well as the health care sector, with a special interest in improving health outcomes for the poor. Ambareen graduated from Karachi University and King’s College, London, with a double master’s degree. Ambareen is committed to growing SINA’s outreach while establishing a model for the trust’s long-term viability and growth.
