Anita Ghulam Ali

Anita Ghulam Ali (1934 – 8 August 2014) was an educational expert in Sindh, Pakistan. She was a recipient of Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz awards.

Early life and education Anita was born on 2 October 1934, in Karachi, British India to Feroze Nana Ghulamally and Shereen Nana (nee Mirza). Her father was a judge in the Sindh High Court. Anita received her early education in Maharashtra, India. After returning to Karachi, she graduated from the University of Sindh in 1980. In 1983, she also received a B.Sc. from D. J. Sindh Government Science College in Karachi.

Prof. Anita Ghulam Ali (S.I) was the Founding Managing Director of Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) since 1992 till 2013. She was responsible for making it an institution of national stature. She was affectionately known as Anita Apa.

With over 500 publications and articles published in newspapers on multiple dimensions of education, she was a walking definition of the phrase "The pen is mightier than the sword" . She wrote many articles relating to the education of women. She wrote books in English about Sindhi embroidery and the Secrets of the Palace.

She was appointed as an education minister in 1996 under the provincial caretaker government.

Anita represented Pakistan at various international forums of education and development.

Death She died of a respiratory illness at Karachi's South City Hospital on 8 August 2014 after being treated there for 3 months.

Awards and recognition Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1999. Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2004. 'Benazir Women Excellence Award' at the 5th International Conference on Women's Leadership held in Karachi.