Governance
DIL operates under the auspices of a US-based Board of Directors and a Pakistan-based Board of Trustees. DIL was granted tax-exempt status 501 (c) (3) by the IRS in February 2000. DIL was registered in July 2000 in Pakistan under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and donations received in Pakistan are tax-exempt. All members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees are volunteers and serve without compensation.
Patron
Dr. Nafis Sadik Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors develops strategic goals and program initiatives; reviews and approves annual plans and budgets; assists in expanding outreach, visibility and donor support; and monitors the progress of the organization.
Ms. Mehar J. Patel: Chairperson
Ms. Sara Abbasi
Ms. Imran Ahmed
Mr. Shahzad Dada
Mr. Talib Fakhri
Mr. Ahmereen Reza
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Ms. Najmi Sarwar
Ms. Fiza Shah: Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Tasnim Shaheryar
Mr. Muhammad B. Shahzad
Mr. Zia Yusuf: Vice Chairperson
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Board of Trustees, Pakistan
The Board of Trustees assists the US Board of Directors in decision-making on all policy matters; oversees program and office operations in Pakistan; approves the selection of ,partner organizations; and evaluates all DIL budgets and project contracts.
Mr. Shazad Dada: Chairperson
Mr. Imran Ahmed
Ms. Shahnaz Ahmed
Ms. Shahida Azfar
Ms. Saeeda Fancy
Ms. Nasreen Iqbal
Ms. Perveen Malik
Ms. Anjana Raza
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