Mr Khalid Mehmood Shaikh, recipient of the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2026), is a distinguished public sector professional with extensive experience in governance, institutional reform, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure development in Sindh, Pakistan. As Chief Executive Officer of Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), he leads the world’s largest climate-resilient housing reconstruction programme, providing 2.1 million multi-hazard-resistant homes for over 15 million people—a population larger than that of 154 countries. Under his leadership, the initiative has mobilised approximately USD2 billion in funding and has been recognised by the World Bank’s Executive Board as a global model for transparency, digital innovation, and women’s empowerment.

Mr Shaikh is also a pioneer of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Sindh. As Director General of the PPP Unit, he spearheaded the development of legislative, institutional, and legal frameworks, collaborated with international development institutions, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and established a PPP project risk-evaluation company. His efforts contributed to Sindh’s recognition in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2018 Infrascope, which ranked Sindh as the sixth-best PPP environment in Asia. He has also represented Pakistan at international forums, delivering lectures and sharing expertise on PPP models in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and at institutions including the ADB and the World Bank. His leadership experience extends across urban governance, municipal finance, and infrastructure development.