The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) was established as an independent platform in 2003 and later registered as a charity under The Islamabad Capital Territory Charities Registration, Regulation, and Facilitation Act of 2021. On September 4, 2024, PHF received its official registration, numbered CRRFA/ICT/205 of 2024. The forum is led by a distinguished Board of Directors, chaired by Lt. Gen. Omar Mehmood Hayat (Retd.). Other notable members include Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Syed Waqas Ali Kausar, and Mubashir Fida. PHF continues to play a pivotal role in coordinating humanitarian efforts across Pakistan, providing a unified voice for 44 international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).