About Us

Who we are

Protection, Empowerment, Advocacy, Resilience & Livelihood Support (PEARLS) was founded in 2025, registered in April 2026 as an NGO under the Societies Registration Act 1860, founded by a group of like-minded people. PEARLS envisages creating a think tank organization leading to humanitarian work in the focused areas that could become conduit for paving the way to combat societal problems like extremism and terrorism.

PEARLS dedicated its think tank services to objective research and policies of relevant studies in the field of socio-economical approaches. It would undertake Free legal aid and assistance research, policy orientations, dissemination of research findings at mass level, training and capacity building. The PEARLS will focus on research-based analysis leading to new insights.

Our Aims

To advance human development, social protection, and community resilience through rights-based, inclusive, and gender-sensitive programs aligned with the SDGs and UN humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

To promote equitable access to education, health, protection, and sustainable livelihoods for marginalized, at-risk, and vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, trans-genders, minorities and youth.

To strengthen community systems, institutional capacities, and local governance mechanisms for long-term peacebuilding, social cohesion, and socio-economic empowerment.

Our Vision

PEARLS envisages fusion of think tank and humanitarian work. It is struggling to create a society where the basic need of the poor is met and is devoted to addressing policy-oriented issues relating to Pakistan through Advocacy.

Our Values

PEARLS is built on our core values:

Innovation
Independence
Accountability
Integrity
Commitment
Transparency
Good Governance

OUR LEADERSHIP

Ms. Almas Bano
CEO The PEARLS Welfare Foundation.

Almas Bano is a dedicated human rights lawyer with over five years of experience in advocacy, litigation, report writing, data analysis, and policy consultation within the NGO and legal sectors. She has appeared extensively before the courts of Hyderabad, Islamabad, and Karachi, representing clients on matters spanning human rights and labour law.

Almas has worked closely with labour and human rights departments in Sindh, contributing to initiatives on labour rights enforcement and legal awareness. She has received specialized training from leading international organizations, including UNHCR, IOM, and the American Bar Association, across a broad range of human rights issues. She also serves as a Trainer with the Sindh Police, working in close coordination with key justice-sector stakeholders — including police, the FIA, prosecution services, and the judiciary — to strengthen collaborative approaches to justice and protection.

As CEO of The PEARLS Welfare Foundation, Almas leads strategic initiatives centered on protection, empowerment, advocacy, resilience, and livelihood support for marginalized communities — driven by a lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and the protection of the vulnerable.

Sadakat Ali Abro
Head of Legal Department

Mr. Sadakat Ali Abro is a Legal Expert and Lawyer with experience in litigation, legal advisory, and rights-based practice. He has worked across diverse areas of law, providing strategic and result-oriented legal solutions to individuals and organizations.

He also brings valuable experience from the social sector, particularly in matters relating to juvenile justice, gender-based violence (GBV), and access to justice for marginalized communities. His practice combines strong legal expertise with a commitment to social impact and professional integrity.

Muhammad Mukarram Qureshi
Finance Secretary The Pearls Welfare Foundation

Muhammad Mukarram Qureshi serves as the Finance Secretary of The Pearls Welfare Foundation, with strong expertise in financial management and strategic planning. He specializes in accounting, budgeting, risk and fund management, financial analysis, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
He plays a key role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective financial governance, while designing innovative financial strategies to support sustainable community development. His work strengthens resource management and enhances the organization’s overall financial sustainability.