Pakistan leading voices: perspectives shaping national growth

February 2026

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Selected Interviews

Ahsan M. Saleem, CEO, Crescent Steel and Allied Products Limited

Crescent Steel and Allied Products Limited (CSAPL) has emerged as one of Pakistan’s foremost industrial groups, with diversified operations spanning engineering, textiles, capital markets and power.

Saira Awan Malik, TCS Group

As President of TCS Group, Saira Awan Malik is steering one of Pakistan’s most entrenched logistics platforms through its next phase of growth. With more than 1,000 express centres and reach extending to around 95% of the population, she positions TCS at the centre of the country’s evolving delivery economy.

Zia Ijaz, Askari Bank

Askari Bank is undergoing a strategic transformation focused on Islamic finance, digital innovation and service excellence – driven by a clear ambition. Key initiatives include the launch of Askari Click, a fully digital account that can be opened online in five minutes, and a rebuilt mobile app that is now ranked among Pakistan’s top three.

Sharique Azim Siddiqui, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT)

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) operates Pakistan’s first dedicated dirty bulk cargo terminal at Port Qasim. Developed with an investment of $305 million, partially financed by the IFC, the hub is backed by experienced management.

Zeeshan Habib Teli, Mehran Bottlers

Founded around one of Pakistan’s most-loved consumer brands, Mehran Bottlers combines industrial scale with a global mindset. The Karachi-based company has manufactured Pakola, the first locally produced soft drink, since 1979, building on a legacy that dates back to 1950.

Bastien Blanc, Hashoo Group Hospitality

Hashoo Group’s portfolio spans hotels, restaurants, travel and tours and a hospitality management training school, now brought together in an integrated ecosystem designed to maximise value across physical assets and business synergies.

Karim Teli, IGLOO Pakistan

Under Karim Teli’s leadership, IGLOO Pakistan has moved beyond its legacy as an ice cream brand to build a diversified food and FMCG portfolio with growing export ambitions.

Muhammad Ali Tabba, Lucky Cement

Lucky Cement is Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer and the anchor business of the Lucky Group, with production operations across Pakistan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ahmed Hayat Lak, OGDC

As Pakistan’s largest oil and gas company, OGDC plays a key role in the country’s energy sector and economic stability. Listed on all three domestic exchanges and the London Stock Exchange, the company accounts for 40% of Pakistan’s exploration acreage and a significant share of national output.

Irteza Ali Qureshi, PARCO

As Pakistan’s largest and most modern operating refinery, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) accounts for over half of national refining output, positioning it as a pillar of economic stability and long-term development.

Mohammed Zaki Bashir, Gul Ahmed

Headquartered in Karachi, Gul Ahmed has grown into a fully integrated textiles leader. The company boasts an installed capacity of 35,000 rotors and 500 looms.

Anwar Moin, Biafo Industries

Since commencing production in 1994, Biafo Industries has emerged as one of Pakistan’s two market-leading explosives manufacturers, supporting the country’s petroleum, infrastructure and industrial development for more than three decades.

Syed Moazzam Ilyas, Port Qasim Authority

Handling 51% of Pakistan’s seaborne trade across 18 berths, Port Qasim Authority has become a cornerstone of the country’s industrial and energy ecosystem. The mandate is macroeconomic in scope. Pakistan has set a national ambition: to become a $1 trillion economy, in which ports will contribute significantly.  

Munsub Abrar, Naheed.pk

Naheed.pk is one of Pakistan’s leading omni-channel retailers, combining a long-established physical supermarket business with a nationwide e-commerce platform. In this exclusive interview with Global FDI Reports, Munsub Abrar, Founder and CEO of Naheed.pk, discusses how the company is redefining the sector.
This report was published in partnership with Gulf News
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