Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee unites dedicated members whose expertise and passion drive PJCA’s mission. Together, they foster cultural exchange, strengthen Pakistan-Japan ties, and create meaningful connections through education, art, and community initiatives.
Hafiz S. A. Rehman
Patron and Founder of PJCA, he is a former Deputy Attorney General for Pakistan and a distinguished Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. A living history of PJCA, he has dedicated over five decades to fostering Pakistan–Japan friendship and was honored with the Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation Award in 2007 and Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award in 2008
Mr. Jamal Shah
President PJCA, Islamabad
Former Federal Minister, Former Director General, Pakistan National Council of the Arts, renowned Pakistani multidisciplinary artist, actor, director, and cultural leader, founder of Hunerkada, with decades of service to arts and cultural exchange.
Prof. Dr. Nusrat Ara Majeed
Senior Vice President PJCA
The 1st women Heart specialist
of Pakistan. Commissioner
Asia Pacific for Heart disease prevention, Fellowship Cardiology, Tokushima University & Tokyo University, Japan
Mr. Behram (Tsuyoshi) Shah (Tokunaga)
Vice President PJCA
Entrepreneur and founder of the JapanEaze Language and Culture Center, dedicated to enabling academic, professional, and cross-cultural opportunities for youth between Pakistan and Japan.
Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad
Executive Member PJCA
Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, renowned for his fluent command of the Japanese language and culture, and honored with Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star for his exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral diplomatic, cultural, and people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Japan.
Mr. Mushtaq Moeeni
Secretary General, PJCA Islamabad
Former Senior Culture Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, former Consultant and Head of the Cultural Pact Implementation Department at Pakistan National Council of the Arts.
Ms. Nigar Nazar
Executive Member PJCA
Recipient of Tamgha‑i‑Imtiaz in 2023 by Pakistan’s President, for her pioneering contributions in art, cartoons, puppetry, and promoting social awareness. She the first female cartoonist of the Muslim world and also received the Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah Award from the Government of Pakistan.
Ms. Rubina Orita
Executive Member PJCA
D/o Ms. Toshiko Orita, former Senior Vice President PJCA,
Director, Business Development Bazeecha Welfare Foundation
Mr. Zafar Mahmood
Executive Member PJCA
President MAAP
A distinguished educator and MEXT alumnus, awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for promoting Japanese language and strengthening cultural ties between Pakistan and Japan.
Prof. Dr. Shahida Mansoor
Executive Member PJCA
(PhD. Japanese woodblock printmaking)
Dean Faculty of Architecture and Design Comsats University Islamabad
Mr. Aminullah Baig
Executive Member PJCA
A prominent business leader and former FPCCI Vice President, fostering Pakistan-Japan trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people ties.
Sardar Omar Durrani
Executive Member PJCA
CEO of Omar Travels, Islamabad, promoting Pakistan Japan bilateral Tourism for decades.