Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), Pakistan, is an independent policy think tank that focuses on policy research, public policy engagement, and leadership development in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. In addition to its Leadership Development Programme (since 1995), Social Capital Development (since 2004), Climate Action Programme (since 2007), and Water Programme (since 2013), LEAD Pakistan launched incubation of three Special Initiatives in 2015: Pakistan-Towards 2047; Knowledge Hub on SDGs; and Sustainable Cities. These strategic programmes aim to shape the development discourse in Pakistan and to ensure that the federal and provincial governments' development agendas are equitable, in line with international commitments and global best practices. LEAD Pakistan hosts several networks of sub-national, national and regional significance.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.lead.org.pk/

Address:
LEAD Pakistan #13, Second Floor, Executive Complex, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad Pakistan

Country:
Pakistan

Sub-region:
Southern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Pakistan
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1995
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): Ali Tauqeer Sheikh
Leader gender: Male
Age (years)
Lead Pakistan
31
Pakistan average
34
Global average
33

Social

Facebook
Likes (2021)
Lead Pakistan
15,841
Pakistan average
7,970
Global average
30,633
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Lead Pakistan
4,105
Pakistan average
11,629
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Lead Pakistan
4,184
Followers (2022)
Lead Pakistan
4,279

Data notes

Last updated: 23/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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