The Task Force for Human Development was created, in June 2001; it was mandated to propose plans for capacity building in Social Sectors based on the assessment of needs and recommendations of integrated solutions for the delivery of primary education, adult literacy, micro enterprise and primary health care at the grass roots.

The Task Force presented its report in the stipulated time. I found it comprehensive and practicable, and therefore set-up the National Commission for Human Development in July 2002.

Dr. Nasim Ashraf, a philanthropist with a credible record of achievements and services for humanitarian causes, especially in reference to Pakistan, was appointed as the Chairman of NCHD.

I am extremely pleased to see the NCHD Activities Overview. I am satisfied that the commission, under the leadership of Dr. Nasim Ashraf, has stood up to the daunting task of human development and mobilization in the right way and has justified the confidence placed in theorganization through it’s progress in a short span of ten months.

In addition to the Pakistan Human Development Fund, the Commission has also shown great initiative in mobilizing sizeable funds through UN Agencies, NGOs and individual philanthropists, who are people of great repute and character.

I am confident that NCHD, working in the right direction with consistent zeal will gradually achieve my vision for a progressive and prosperous Pakistan, through a sustainable social & economic revival program. It will infuse the real spirit of awakening that will make the people carve out their destiny with their own hands.

Concluding, I thank all those involved in this great movement - sparked off by NCHD. I wish NCHD best of luck and Gods speed in completion of their programmes. Pakistan Paindabad!