Our team

People behind NJL & Partners.

NJL & Partners brings together legal support, research, advocacy, and technology to make justice-focused services easier to access.

Mentors

Guided by senior counsel.

Zahid Idris Mufti

Advocate Supreme Court

Mr. Zahid Idris Mufti is a dynamic and competent professional with over 45 years of experience in Government and senior positions as head of Mufti Law. An accomplished professional backed with traditional principles and ethics is the ideal combination of any great lawyer. Zahid's proven ability to represent clients in complex and challenging environments is a well-known fact among the legal fraternity.

Being the son of Mufti Muhammad Idris (the father of the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984), he is a leader who has shown exemplary leadership and visionary qualities while leading his legal team in all legal battles in and out of the court. Mr. Zahid has practiced in banking, taxation, corporate, service, and arbitration matters. Due to his unique skill set, he was recognized by being elected as a member of SAARC while representing Pakistan on an international scale.

His vast experience and knowledge make him a desired choice of any establishment.

While he continues to help and guide these organizations toward their goals, a few of the key positions he has held over his career include:

Member, SAARC Arbitration Council
Expert / Arbitrator on the Panel of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Ex-Member, Board of Directors, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Pakistan
Director, BOD, Kaghan Development Authority
Member, BOG, Army Burn Hall College for Boys
Member, Executive Committee, Services Club Abbottabad
Executive & Partner with Rotary International
“Mediation Training Program to support Women & DRC in KPK”, 2020–2022

Dr. Syed Akhtar Ali Shah

Former Home Secretary & IGP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Advocate, High Court

Syed Akhtar Ali Shah (PSP, QPM, PPM) is a leading expert in public-sector management, rule of law, and the criminal justice system, with a career spanning over three decades in the Police Service of Pakistan. He has served as Home Secretary and Additional IGP (Special Branch & Counter Terrorism) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, acting Inspector General of Police, Chairman of the Provincial Inspection Team, and Chairman of a Commission of Inquiry with the status of a High Court judge.

As Home Secretary he led landmark reforms of the province's criminal-justice system — restructuring police, prisons and prosecution, and establishing the Counter Terrorism Department, the Safe City Peshawar project, and modern forensic laboratories. He holds a PhD in Political Science and an Honorary PhD in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the University of Swabi. He now practices at the High Court — specializing in constitutional, service, criminal, cybercrime and anti-money-laundering law — and heads the think tanks “Good Governance Forum” and “National Think Tank”.

Selected roles, distinctions and memberships:

Head, “Good Governance Forum” and “National Think Tank”
Former Home Secretary, Home & Tribal Affairs Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Former Acting IGP & Additional IGP (Special Branch & Counter Terrorism), KP
Chairman, Commission of Inquiry (status of a High Court judge)
Honorary PhD, Peace & Conflict Resolution — University of Swabi
Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (1989) & President's Police Medal for Gallantry (2004)
Member, Senate, Khyber Medical University
Member, Board of Governors, Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology

The team

Wajiha Choudhary

Founder · Legal Research & Content Strategy

Wajiha Choudhary is a law graduate, legal researcher, and content strategist passionate about law, governance, and impactful communication. As the founder, she brings together legal expertise and modern content development to create a platform focused on clarity, credibility, and meaningful insight. With professional experience in legal research, drafting, dispute resolution, and analytical writing, Wajiha has worked with reputable law firms and media organizations in Islamabad. Her work reflects a strong commitment to professionalism, critical thinking, and delivering value through well-researched and engaging content. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between law, policy, and digital media, she founded this platform to provide informed perspectives, thoughtful analysis, and content that creates real impact.

Komal Sarwar

Corporate & Commercial Law · International Arbitration

Komal Sarwar is a corporate and commercial lawyer specializing in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and International Arbitration. She holds an LLB from Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, and an LLM in Commercial Law and International Trade from the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on dispute resolution, she practices in corporate commercial arbitration, advising clients on complex commercial matters and cross-border transactions. Passionate about legal research, she has published articles in the field of international arbitration and remains actively engaged in advancing her expertise in international trade and commercial dispute resolution.

Haad Malik

Pursuing LLM in Corporate Law

Haad Malik is a practicing lawyer who believes the legal profession is about much more than just contracts and court dates, it's fundamentally about people, systems, and finding better ways to make things work. He holds an LLB from Quaid-i-Azam University and, always looking for the next challenge, is currently pursuing an LLM in Corporate Law. While corporate and commercial law keep him busy, his real passion lies in looking at the bigger picture and having the audacity to suggest how things could be improved. This natural curiosity took him to the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, where he published a cross-country analysis of climate change legislation in the Parliamentary Research Digest. When he isn't deep in legal research, you'll likely find him dedicating his time to community initiatives like Wall of Hope and Read Pakistan, always looking for practical ways to give back and make a positive impact.

Service Providers

Junaid Ahmed Qureshi

Advocate High Courts · Managing Partner, Ashumat & Qureshi Law Firm

Junaid Ahmed Qureshi is an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, enrolled at the lower courts in 2018 and the High Court in 2021. With eight years of experience in active litigation, he handles criminal and civil disputes, cybercrime, gender-based violence cases, and matters relating to land, property, and local government. He has served as Legal Adviser to NEPRA, Islamabad, and is a Certified Accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Law and Justice. As Managing Partner of Ashumat & Qureshi Law Firm, he leads accessible legal-aid initiatives grounded in the belief that justice should be within reach for everyone.

Imad Ali

Advocate High Courts · Civil & Tax Law

Imad Ali is an Advocate of the High Courts based in Peshawar, practicing since 2021 with close to five years of experience in civil and tax litigation, advisory work, and dispute resolution. He holds an LL.M from Khyber Law College and an LL.B from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and his academic work engages questions of access to justice, judicial efficiency, and legal reform. He has served as visiting faculty at the University of Peshawar and contributed to published legal research on environmental and climate policy. At Nexus Juris Lab, Imad brings a practitioner's perspective rooted in active litigation, paired with a strong commitment to evidence-based policy and strengthening the rule of law in Pakistan.

Zain Asif

Corporate, Civil & Regulatory Law

Zain Asif is a dedicated legal professional offering a broad range of services across corporate law, civil and criminal law, family law, property law, service law, company incorporation, and mergers & acquisitions. His expertise extends to compliance, consumer and administrative law, as well as international trade and maritime disputes. He also works with the CDA and SECP and brings experience from the Ministry of Law and Justice. He provides strategic advisory, refined submissions, and policy analysis tailored to the needs of both corporate clients and government departments. Known for his structured approach and commitment to professional excellence, Zain consistently delivers solutions that address complex legal challenges with clarity and precision.

Hamna

Advocate · Founder, Hamna Associates & Co.

Hamna's journey into law began in 2017 at Rawalpindi Law College — as the first person in her family to attend law school, driven simply by a desire to master a skill through practice. After graduating in 2021 she began at the Rawalpindi courts before moving to Islamabad, where she worked with Sardar Haroon Sami and later joined MAK & Rehman under the mentorship of Raja Saif Ur Rehman, ASC, gaining deep exposure to service law and litigation. Over more than six years of uninterrupted practice she has built a strong independent portfolio, which she has now channelled into founding Hamna Associates & Co. She brings an empathetic approach to client care, driven by a mission to remove the stigma and fear people so often feel when approaching the legal system. She dedicates this work to the memory of Sir Mushtaq Ali Khan Baloch (late), whose early belief in her set her on this path.

Community Service

Dr. Hifza Ejaz

Director, Green Cambridge Higher Secondary School · Demonstrator, Forensic Medicine, Riphah International University

Dr. Hifza Ejaz is the Director of Green Cambridge Higher Secondary School, New Murree, and serves as a Demonstrator in the Department of Forensic Medicine at Riphah International University. As an educator and medical professional, she is committed to advancing quality education, community health, and youth empowerment. She has led and participated in numerous community outreach initiatives, including large-scale free medical camps and public awareness programs. Through her collaboration with Nexus Juris Lab, she aims to promote legal awareness, civic responsibility, and interdisciplinary dialogue by integrating perspectives from medicine, education, and public service. Her vision is to empower individuals through knowledge, ethical leadership, and meaningful community engagement.