Core Team

Usama Ahmad
IT Manager
Usama Ahmad is a graduate from Bahria University Islamabad. He is currently the head of IT department. His expertise includes being organized which make him more efficient and productive at work. Multitasking, being analytical give him a major edge in IT. He is able to find logical solutions to problems frequently. Analytical abilities allow him to diagnose technology issues and fix them. His abilities to use technology creatively to fulfill a particular business need or create a solution helps the company move forward. His skills involve the ability to make professional plans, set and reach goals, and work with colleagues to resolve project issues. He is willing to tinker around persistently with a particular technology to find solution to challenges.

Ashraf Malkham
Advisor to Editor
Ashraf Malkham, is senior journalist with 30 years experience in print and electronic journalism. He is part of TTI (Honrary) as advisor to Editor. He has worked with The Nation and The News. He has also been contributing with international newspapers and news agency. He was pat of founding team of Geo News in Pakistan and UK. He had also been part of initial team of SAMAA TV. The he was member of founding team of PTV World.

Syed Hussain Shah
Research Associate
Syed Hussain Shah, has a post-graduate degree in Media Sciences from Riphah International University. With 4 years of experience, he is currently serving as the Research Manager at The Truth International. He has previously worked in the private and public sector on various managerial and operational positions and is enthusiastic about helping enhance the brand of his current organization.

Oroba Tasnim Siddiqui
Research Associate
Oroba Tasnim Siddiqui is a graduate in Economics from NUST with great interest in politics, policymaking, development, and the fields that run society. She has previously worked in public and private organizations and lends her services as an independent analyst, instructor and mentor on multiple avenues. She was previously part of the magazine team at The Truth International and is now serving her expertise in reporting, analysis and objective research.

Ayesha Javaid
Research Associate
Ayesha Javaid is currently serving as a Research Associate at The Truth International. A graduate of NUST, she has previously worked in public and private sector in the fields of research, planning, monitoring & analysis as well as communication. With her prior experience, she is striving to ensure that TTI excels and categorizes amongst the top research firms across Pakistan and worldwide.

Adeena Tahir
Research Associate
Adeena Tahir is a graduate from NUST with a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering and is currently working in the development sector as a research associate focused on socio-economic assessments, climate finance, community driven development, and youth empowerment. With her background in climate advocacy and experience as a youth trainer, she is able to work holistically and across multiple dimensions to promote sustainable development.

Javed Mahmood
Special Correspondent
I am an experienced writer, analyst, and author. My exposure in English journalism spans more than 28 years. In the past, I have been working with daily The Muslim (Lahore Bureau), daily Business Recorder (Lahore/Islamabad Bureaus), Daily Times, Islamabad, daily The Nation (Lahore and Karachi). With daily The Nation, I have served as Resident Editor, Karachi. Since 2009, I have been working as a Freelance Writer/Editor for American organizations.

Irfan Ali
Admin & HR
Irfan Ali, a Human Resource Administrator, is a professional with more than 2 years of experience in Human Resource Management, the last six months have been in hospitality arena. Currently, he is employed at The Truth International as the Human Resource Administrator. He has experience in performance management, staffing, federal law compliance, employment contract negotiation, employee benefit, compensation and payroll, and management coaching.
Irfan holds a master degree in Management Sciences and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Riphah International University Islamabad.