Dr. M. Suleman Shaikh

Dr. Muhammad Suleman Shaikh is a medical professional and social development advocate. He graduated from Liaquat Medical College and completed his postgraduate education at K.E. Medical College and Karachi University. He has authored books and articles on social development, poverty, and society.

Dr. Shaikh entered the national arena of social development in 1993 to head the Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO). He is the founding Board of Directors of Pakistan Poverty Fund and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP). He also participated in the formation of the Sindh Rural Support Organization and served as its First Chief Executive Officer (Honorary) until 2005.

Dr. Shaikh has authored several books in Sindhi and articles on social development, community awareness, poverty, and society. His literary works include short stories, and publications on bacteriology and public health, travel, and NGO movement in South Asia. He has also contributed many articles on the sociology of Sindh in leading Sindhi newspapers and periodicals. He also compered current affairs programs on Pakistan Television and has made radio talks on health and education.

Currently, Dr. Shaikh is the Secretary of the Board of Trustees at SZABIST, member of the PPAF Board of Directors, STEDA, and PPHI Sindh, and Chairperson of the Board of Governors at Public School Gadap in Karachi.