Recognition should be given where due. Here is a list of Pakistanis who made it to international platforms!
Forbes 30 under 30
Momina Mustehsan
This sensation has marked her spot in Forbes 30 under 30 for her outspoken support of women’s issues.
Muhammad Asad Raza and Abrahim Shaha.
Their healthcare startup, Neurostic, aims to provide low cost and high quality wearable and implantable medical devices for the developing world.
Muhammad Shaheer Niazi.
Some people are just geniuses, and Shaheer is one of them. At the age of 17 his work has appeared in the prestigious Royal Society Open Science journal.
Adnan Shaffi, and Adeel Shaffi,
This sibling duo is responsible for developing PriceOye. It is a price comparison platform for electronics in second and third-tier cities in Pakistan, benefiting the retailers and customers at the same time.
Sadia Bashir
Sadia is the Cofounder of Pixel Art Games Academy, which envisions bridging the gap between demand and education in the video gaming industry. She offers training in game design and production, game programming, digital art and animation toall interested.
Hamza Farrukh
With so many social issues beingfaced, it is amazing the solutions these people come up with. Bondh E Shams (Droplets of the Sun), is one such initiative by Hamza, which aims at tackling the problem of water scarcity in the most poorly connected areas of Pakistan.
Syed Faizan Hussain
He founded of Perihelion Systems, which aims at support products that use technology to better the lives of many. Including a sign language translator, and pother wearable technology.
Time’s 100 Most Influential People 2018
Standup Comedian Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail is one of our most hilarious, unique stand-up comedians. He reminds people how fundamental a misunderstanding it is that a community of almost 2 billion people is to be feared.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Son of Pakistani immigrants, Sadiq is the first Muslim to hold the position. His stance on on Brexit, climate change and tolerance and unity has made him a favorite of many.
World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims
Imran Khan, Prime Minister
He is known for fund-raising for a cancer hospital and a sporting legend, but that is not all. His crackdown on corruption and bringing accountability to the forefront has added to his spot on the list at 29th spot.
