Rabia Zafar is a crafter, illustrator, and art instructor from Islamabad who brings stories to life through paper and texture. Influenced by the whimsical charm of Kelly Pousette, her art celebrates creativity, imagination, and the joy of handmade expression.
Waqas Hameed Bajwa
Deputy Director Communication and Partnerships
Punjab | North | ICT
Tel: 0518748441
waqas@itacec.org | info@itacec.org
Pakistan Learning Festival is a social movement founded by the renowned educator-thought leader and activist, Baela Raza Jamil CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and co-founded by the internationally and nationally awarded Ameena Saiyid, who headed a multinational corporation and pioneered ‘literature festivals’ in Pakistan; she is the Founder Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan. CLF’s growth is attributed to its open collaboration with numerous private, public, civil society organizations, foundations and development partners. CLF is the first national level largest learning festival with an outreach across Pakistan; it is ITA’s well known flagship program.
Kanza is a professional with around six years of experience in the field of education. The scope of her work spans from inclusive education, advocacy, project management, and consultancy. Previously, she has worked as as a consultant for a private education institution conducting research to develop a vocational education program for children with disabilities. She currently works as a Senior Research Associate at Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA).
She holds a BSc. in Social Sciences and Liberal Arts from the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, and a Master’s in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard University.
Waqas Hameed Bajwa
Deputy Director Communication and Partnerships
Punjab | North | ICT
Tel: 0518748441
waqas@itacec.org | info@itacec.org
Pakistan Learning Festival is a social movement founded by the renowned educator-thought leader and activist, Baela Raza Jamil CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and co-founded by the internationally and nationally awarded Ameena Saiyid, who headed a multinational corporation and pioneered ‘literature festivals’ in Pakistan; she is the Founder Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan. CLF’s growth is attributed to its open collaboration with numerous private, public, civil society organizations, foundations and development partners. CLF is the first national level largest learning festival with an outreach across Pakistan; it is ITA’s well known flagship program.
Rafia is a visual artist from Pakistan and a graduate of the National College of Arts (NCA). Her practice centres on traditional art, exploring painting and mixed media. She has exhibited in Pakistan and internationally, including at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Arcade Gallery, Artcade Gallery, CICA Museum (South Korea), Boomer Gallery (London), The Holy Art (Seoul), Intercontinental Biennale (Brazil), and Social Arts Gallery (Dubai), among others. Rafia has also been a resident artist at Studio A for three years, where she led workshops in painting and illustration and worked on projects with UNDP, WIBCON 2024 (PSTD), and the Saudi Embassy (UAE Event, 2024). Her publications include features in Gulf Today (2025). In 2025, she participated in the Lahore Residency Programme, organised by Studio A and Chaap Global Magazine in collaboration with Chenone Hotels and Resorts.
Waqas Hameed Bajwa
Deputy Director Communication and Partnerships
Punjab | North | ICT
Tel: 0518748441
waqas@itacec.org | info@itacec.org
Pakistan Learning Festival is a social movement founded by the renowned educator-thought leader and activist, Baela Raza Jamil CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and co-founded by the internationally and nationally awarded Ameena Saiyid, who headed a multinational corporation and pioneered ‘literature festivals’ in Pakistan; she is the Founder Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan. CLF’s growth is attributed to its open collaboration with numerous private, public, civil society organizations, foundations and development partners. CLF is the first national level largest learning festival with an outreach across Pakistan; it is ITA’s well known flagship program.
Beenish Khalid is an accomplished visual artist and Assistant Professor at the National College of Arts Rawalpindi. Her work, which includes miniature painting, is part of the Pakistan National Art Gallery’s permanent collection and has been featured in numerous national and international exhibitions, including the Dubai Expo. Khalid has also participated in international projects like SLICE and completed artist residencies in Nepal and Turkey. Her artistic practice has evolved from exploring socio-political themes to focusing on interpersonal relationships.
Waqas Hameed Bajwa
Deputy Director Communication and Partnerships
Punjab | North | ICT
Tel: 0518748441
waqas@itacec.org | info@itacec.org
Pakistan Learning Festival is a social movement founded by the renowned educator-thought leader and activist, Baela Raza Jamil CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and co-founded by the internationally and nationally awarded Ameena Saiyid, who headed a multinational corporation and pioneered ‘literature festivals’ in Pakistan; she is the Founder Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan. CLF’s growth is attributed to its open collaboration with numerous private, public, civil society organizations, foundations and development partners. CLF is the first national level largest learning festival with an outreach across Pakistan; it is ITA’s well known flagship program.
Eman Obaid(b.1998) is a visual artist based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She has been working as an independent fine artist, alongside exhibiting her work nationally and internationally. Her prior work has greatly influenced her work while doing the book project.
Waqas Hameed Bajwa
Deputy Director Communication and Partnerships
Punjab | North | ICT
Tel: 0518748441
waqas@itacec.org | info@itacec.org
Pakistan Learning Festival is a social movement founded by the renowned educator-thought leader and activist, Baela Raza Jamil CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and co-founded by the internationally and nationally awarded Ameena Saiyid, who headed a multinational corporation and pioneered ‘literature festivals’ in Pakistan; she is the Founder Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan. CLF’s growth is attributed to its open collaboration with numerous private, public, civil society organizations, foundations and development partners. CLF is the first national level largest learning festival with an outreach across Pakistan; it is ITA’s well known flagship program.