Dr. Saira Bano is a multitalented woman with experience in hosting programs, being a moderator of live shows, and serving as a consultant medical practitioner for more than 33 years.
She is presently serving as a vice president of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Graduate Women International – SAARCGWI, member of the Projects Development Committee at Graduate Women International (GWI) in Geneva, Switzerland, CIR of Pakistan Federation of University Women (PFUW), a patron member of Pakistan Association of the Deaf (PAD), Vice President of Pakistan Professional’s Hijamah Society (Women Wing-Sindh), Member – Women Wing, Consumer Association of Pakistan, Member – Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), and the Executive Member and Program Head of Memon News Foundation.
She is also a moderator of the famous live show “Health Hour” at Sindh Police FM 88.6, hosted the famous show “Dr. 101” at FM 101, where more than 80 episodes were broadcast, and hosted “Prime Time” at FM 93 from Radio Pakistan Karachi, as well as YouTube and TV channels. She is also on the advisory board of Help International Welfare Trust and served as a trustee there.
She has vast experience in creating mass awareness about the significance of information technology through seminars, career guidance, and counseling and has done consulting in more than 100 schools all over Pakistan, particularly in rural areas. Supervised IT Placement Services with Special Emphasis on Scholarships, Mostly for Women and Special Persons
She has many honors with her name, like:
- Produced a stage play on breast cancer at Liaquat National Hospital on the eve of Breast Cancer Day.
- Wrote many articles, research reports, editorials, and stories, particularly on information and communication technology (ICT), for leading country newspapers, journals, magazines, and so on.
She has received numerous awards in recognition of her excellent performance, including:
- Liaquat National Hospital recognized for producing a stage play about breast cancer on the eve of World Breast Cancer Day.
- The 21st Century Business & Economic Club Women Forum honored her for her contributions to building successful lives and empowering women in Pakistan’s professional arena, among other things.
- The Wonder Women Association of Pakistan honored her for her valuable contribution in the field of social services.
She did her Masters in Political Science at the University of Karachi in 2001, Certified Cupping Therapist from D.H.M.S. (Diploma in Homoeopathic Medical Science) from Central Homoeopathic Medical College, Karachi, in 1992. She is fluent in several languages, including Urdu, English, Sindhi, and Memoni.