Seven young Pakistanis have been recognized for their achievements on Forbes’ prestigious “30 Under 30 Asia” list, celebrating 300 entrepreneurs and innovators under 30 who are reshaping industries across the Asia-Pacific region. The list includes individuals like Sarkhail Shahid Bawany from ABHI, Adeel Abid, Aizaz Nayyer, and Ali Raza from Linkstar, Aleena Nadeem from Edufi, Kasra Zunnaiyyer from Trukkr, and Bushra Sultan.
Ali Raza, co-founder of Linkstar and Oliv, expressed his excitement and described the recognition as a significant milestone for their team’s hard work over the past three years. He emphasized his commitment to fostering young talent in the MENAP region.
Sarkhail Shahid Bawany, serving as Head of Product at ABHI, shared his honor at being included in the list, highlighting it as a recognition of Pakistan’s talent and potential. He expressed pride in representing his country on a global platform and stated that this achievement motivates him to contribute further to Pakistan’s advancement in global innovation and growth.
Forbes meticulously evaluated more than 4,000 candidates, assessing factors such as funding, revenue generation, social impact, creativity, and future potential. The “30 Under 30 Asia” list features outstanding leaders across various sectors, including IT solutions for healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and others, showcasing their innovative contributions to their respective industries.
This recognition underscores Pakistan’s emerging role in the entrepreneurial landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing the talent and determination of its young leaders in driving innovation and positive change.
