Atta ul Haq holds a double master in International Relation and Political Science. He began his career in the promotion of peace, conflict resolution, non-violence and promotion of human rights in remote areas of Pakistan. In March 2002 he founded the Youth Association for Development (YAD), which he continues to lead and manage. He designs and implements programs related to youth activism, peace building, conflict resolution, nonviolence and the promotion of human rights. Under his leadership, YAD worked with 22 international donor agencies aimed at peace building and conflict resolution. Mr. Atta ul Haq is a staunch advocate for tolerance, political, social and inter-sectarian harmony in Baluchistan through involvement of all segments of society, and in particular youths, minorities, women, social activists and the media.