Leadership

Chairman

Col Raja Javed Mujtaba (Retd)

Col Raja Javed Mujtaba (Retd) is a third-generation officer of the Pakistan Army and served in the 9 Punjab Regiment. He is from Village Puran, Sarai Alamgir, District Gujrat. He completed his matriculation at Military College Jhelum and his F.Sc. at Forman Christian College, Lahore. During his college years, he was elected Councillor of the College Union in both years.

He joined the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, in October 1971. During his military career, he served in the best appointments, including Platoon Commander at PMA/OTS Mangla, Adjutant at OTS, Adjutant at Military College Jhelum, Brigade Major of 313 Brigade, and GSO-I (Operations) at 9 Division. He commanded 9 Punjab and 37 Punjab and was graded best in the respective corps. He was also recognized as the United Nations’ Best Operations Planner in 1995.

He subsequently served as UN Liaison Officer to General Anthony Zinni, who later became Commander-in-Chief of the United States Central Command.

During his military service, Col Raja Javed Mujtaba invited General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, then President of Pakistan, to visit his village on two occasions. He got record level development projects in the area, including the Sarai Alamgir–Head Rasul–Mandi Bahauddin Highway, link roads, canal bridges, schools, a college, a hospital, and dispensaries.

After retiring from the Army, he became involved in public and political activities. He contested two National Assembly elections. He joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in February 2008 and later served as General Secretary of PTI Punjab. During this period, he was involved in the party’s organizational activities in Punjab and in arrangements for the 30 October 2011 public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

In 2021, he founded the First Democratic Front (FDF). The organization advocates the rule of law, transparent and affordable elections, and increased representation of the middle class in Parliament.

Senior Vice President

Brig Muhammad Ashraf (Retd)

Brig. Muhammad Ashraf (Retd) belongs to the Potohar region. He was educated at Military College Jhelum and served in the Pakistan Army for 35 years, retiring in 2006 as a Brigadier. He brings a wealth of knowledge, discipline, and professional expertise to his work. He is presently settled in Bahria Town, Rawalpindi. A dedicated and committed member of the team.

Secretary General

Col Syed Tanvir Imran (Retd)

Col. Syed Tanvir Imran (Retd), a dedicated and determined team member, a retired Pakistan Army Colonel, driven by passion and a strong commitment to excellence, he is committed to achieving organisational goals and delivering results with integrity and professionalism.

Central Secretary Information

Nazneen Anwar Advocate

Nazneen Anwar is an LLB (Hons) and LLM graduate from the University of London, specialising in International Human Rights Law, Women’s Rights and Child Rights. A human rights activist and motivational speaker for over 15 years, she has also conducted numerous legal and social awareness programmes. She is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO & Chief Editor-Publisher of Neeshat Publications, her publications include the medical reference book and smartphone application named PHARMAPLUS. It has comprehensive and authentic information on all the drugs available in Pakistan.

A Founding Member of First Democratic Front (FDF), she has made a significant contribution to the party’s organisation, outreach and growth. Her commitment, professional expertise, organisational skills and exceptional work ethic make her a valued and dynamic member of the FDF leadership team, whose contributions to the organisation continues to be significant.