Forbes has revealed its ninth annual “30 Under 30 Asia” list, honoring 300 young entrepreneurs and innovators under 30 who are making significant impacts across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the honorees are seven Pakistanis who have earned a spot on this prestigious list.
The recognized individuals include:
- Sarkhail Shahid Bawany (ABHI)
- Adeel Abid (Linkstar)
- Aizaz Nayyer (Linkstar)
- Ali Raza (Linkstar)
- Aleena Nadeem (EduFi)
- Kasra Zunnaiyyer (Trukkr)
- Bushra Sultan (artist)
Ali Raza, co-founder of Linkstar and Oliv, expressed excitement about Forbes’ recognition, highlighting the dedication of their team over the past three years. While viewing this acknowledgment as a significant milestone, Raza remains committed to nurturing young talent across the MENAP region.
Sarkhail Shahid Bawany, Head of Product at ABHI, expressed profound honor and humility at being included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. He sees this achievement not only as a personal milestone but also as a reflection of Pakistan’s remarkable talent and potential.
Bawany considers it a privilege to represent his country on such a prestigious platform and acknowledges the support from his community and colleagues at ABHI. This recognition serves as motivation for him to continue striving for excellence and contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s growth and innovation on a global scale.
Forbes’ Asia evaluated over 4,000 candidates for the list, taking into account factors such as funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential. The list showcases top performers across various sectors, including companies providing IT solutions for healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and other industries.
