Fahim I. Siddiqui graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from NED Engineering University, Karachi in 1974 and he started his career in M/s International Consultants and was accepted as a partner in the firm in 1978, and he continued with this association till 1987.

In 1987, he founded M/s Fahim, Nanji & deSouza Private Limited (FND), a Consulting Engineering firm, now recognized as one of the leading firms in Mechanical-Electrical sector in Building Technologies in Pakistan, with a staff of over 120 personnel and is currently its CEO/ Principal Mechanical Consultant.

He was a Founder Member of Pakistan HVACR Society and was elected President of the Society in which position he served from 2001-2003.

He played a pivotal role in the establishment of ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter and was elected as President from 2005~2006 and was awarded ASHRAE Presidential Award of Excellence in 2003.

He was elevated to the position of Fellow of Institute of Engineers, Pakistan in 2008. He is a Registered Consulting Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council; Member National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA); Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

He has been collecting cactus & succulent plants for the past 45 years, and his collection of these plants is recognized as the best in Pakistan. He founded the Cactus & Succulent Society of Pakistan and was elected as its first President, and subsequently elevated to the position of Life Chairman.

He is an active member of the Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) and was elected to the position of Chairman of HSP from 2009 to 2013 and from 2019 to2023.
He is also a Member of the Quaid-e-Azam Mazar Management Board since April 2019.

Shahid Abdulla co-founded the esteemed architectural firm Arshad Shahid Abdulla, (Pvt) Ltd, in partnership with his elder brother in 1979. After obtaining his degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago, Shahid embarked on his professional journey in Pakistan in 1975, and now has a remarkable career spanning thirty-seven years and his architectural prowess and innovative spirit have earned him well-deserved recognition.

Shahid’s unwavering dedication to responsible social change has led to the establishment and active involvement in esteemed organizations such as The Citizens Foundation, Kidney Center, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and has active participation in non-profit organizations like The Hunar Foundation, The Citizens Foundation, and the Karachi Relief Trust.

Shahid Abdulla’s architectural and humanitarian contributions have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and the Presidential Pride of Performance. His exceptional dedication to the Pakistan Pavilion at Expo2020 in Dubai resulted in its recognition as the 2nd best Pavilion, a testament to his unwavering pursuit of excellence.