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✦ Multidisciplinary Team ✦

Meet the Team Behind
Every Child's Progress

Qualified, caring professionals — working together under one roof, so families never have to search for support in many places.

8
Members
3
Registered Psychologists
10+
Years of Clinical Exp.
1
Roof for All Therapies
Mumtaz Begum
Mohd Faisal Afridi
Arif Jameel
Dr. Farheen Kamal
Dr. Shabnam Khan
Dr. Huma Hilal
Fatima Sherwani
Kulsoom Sherwani
Our 8-member team

Leadership & Vision

Mumtaz Begum
Mumtaz Begum
Founder & Director
Founder & VisionaryChild Development AdvocateCommunity Leader

Mumtaz Begum

The Vision & Heart of PANKH

Mumtaz Begum founded PANKH with one determined belief — that every child deserves an equal opportunity to grow, learn, and take their rightful place in the world. Her vision shapes everything PANKH stands for: a warm, dignified space where therapy, assessment, and family support come together under one roof, so every child can move forward with confidence.

Mohd Faisal Afridi
Mohd Faisal Afridi
Co-Founder & Director
Management AcademicAI & Finance ResearcherOperations Leader

Mohd Faisal Afridi

Strategy, Operations & Growth

Mohd Faisal Afridi leads PANKH's strategy, operations, and growth. A management academic and researcher with expertise in finance, banking, and applied research — with ongoing doctoral work in artificial intelligence and customer experience — he brings structure, planning, and an evidence-driven mindset that ensures compassionate care is always matched by strong systems and long-term sustainability.

Arif Jameel
Arif Jameel
Technology Advisor & Partner
Technology AdvisorAI & FinTech InnovatorDigital Transformation

Arif Jameel

AI Innovation & Digital Transformation

Arif is the Chief Technology Officer of ibankey and founder of Enzo Info Solutions. With over a decade of global leadership, he has driven breakthrough innovations across Legal, FinTech, Aviation, Healthcare, R&D, and Business Intelligence. A passionate advocate for AI-powered impact, Arif leads PANKH's technology vision — bringing intelligent, data-driven care to every child's developmental journey.

Our Clinical Specialists

Each specialist brings deep qualifications, real-world experience, and a genuine commitment to every child's potential.

Dr. Farheen Kamal
RCI Registered · Ph.D. · Gold Medal

Dr. Farheen Kamal

Rehabilitation Psychologist

Ph.D. in Psychology, Gold Medal M.A., internship at NIMH, and Speech Therapy Training at AIIMS, Delhi. 20+ years of experience supporting children with developmental and learning needs through individualised assessment, intervention, and family guidance.

Rehab PsychologyLearning AssessmentAIIMS TrainedFamily Guidance
Dr. Shabnam Khan
Ph.D. · Rehabilitation Counsellor

Dr. Shabnam Khan

Counselling Psychologist

9+ years in counselling, psycho-educational assessment, and parent guidance. Expert in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural modification, and IEP planning — combining evidence-based intervention with warm, client-centred care.

Child CounsellingADHD & AutismIEP PlanningBehavioural Mgmt.
Dr. Huma Hilal
Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology · AMU

Dr. Huma Hilal

Clinical & Counselling Psychologist

ICSSR post-doctoral fellowship from Aligarh Muslim University. Deep academic insight applied to counselling, psychological guidance, and assessment — helping families understand their child's needs and build positive pathways forward.

Cognitive PsychologyPsych AssessmentResearchFamily Support
Fatima Sherwani
RCI & CCI Registered

Fatima Sherwani

Special Needs Educator & Counsellor

B.Ed. Special Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, and Master's in Psychology from AMU. 5+ years supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental needs with skilled, compassionate care.

Special EducationAutism SupportCounsellingIntellectual Dev.
Kulsoom Sherwani
BPT, DPT · Gold Medalist, JNMC

Kulsoom Sherwani

Physiotherapist

Gold Medalist from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College with 6 years of clinical experience. Specialises in paediatric physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and developmental delay — building gross motor skills, posture, coordination, and mobility.

Paediatric PhysioCerebral PalsyMotor DevelopmentRehabilitation
A Message from Our Founder
Mumtaz Begum — Founder, PANKH

Mumtaz Begum

Founder, PANKH

Every child who walks through our doors carries something remarkable — potential waiting for the right moment, the right guidance, and the right place to unfold. I founded PANKH because I believe that moment should never be delayed, and that no child should have to wait for the chance to grow.

At PANKH, our purpose is simple yet profound: to help every child take their rightful place in the world — confidently, capably, and on their own terms. Whether a child is finding their first words a little later or learning in their own unique way, our work is to walk beside them and open the path forward.

Mumtaz Begum · Founder, PANKH

PANKH Internship & Clinical Training Programme

Aspiring physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, special educators, and psychologists are invited to learn alongside experienced, RCI-registered professionals in a real multidisciplinary setting.

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Who Can Apply

Students and recent graduates in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, special education, and psychology

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What You Gain

Mentorship from registered professionals, multidisciplinary clinical exposure, and meaningful contribution to a child-first mission

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Real-World Setting

Hands-on exposure to assessment, therapy planning, and goal-based intervention in a live clinical environment

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Purpose-Driven

Contribute to shaping a generation of skilled, compassionate professionals who carry early intervention into every community

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What Our Team Brings

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Expert Credentials

Ph.D.s, gold medals, RCI registrations, and post-doctoral fellowships — exceptional qualifications across every specialist

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Compassionate Care

Genuine warmth for every child and family — meeting each one where they are, with patience and unwavering dignity

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Family Partnership

Families are not observers — they are active partners in their child's therapeutic journey and every milestone

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Evidence-Based

Every assessment and intervention is grounded in the latest research and internationally recognised best practices

Ready to Meet Our Expert Team?

Schedule a consultation today and meet with one of our specialists. We're here to walk beside your child — every step of the way.

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