British Pakistani excellence has been recognised at the highest levels of the King’s New Year Honours List 2026, marking a significant moment for representation across public service, healthcare, business, culture, community leadership and social impact.

This year’s honours celebrate British Pakistanis whose dedication, leadership and commitment to service have made a meaningful difference to communities across the United Kingdom. Their achievements reflect the depth and breadth of contribution British Pakistanis continue to make to national life.

British Pakistanis Recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Omar Ali, CBE
Global Financial Services Leader at Ernst & Young, recognised for services to the financial services industry.

Shazia Hussain, CBE
Director of Children’s Social Care at the Department for Education, honoured for services to children and families.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Professor Syed Saeed Ashraf, OBE
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, recognised for services to cardiac surgery, the training of surgeons from abroad, and academic contribution.

Abby Ghafoor, OBE
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arc Management Consulting, honoured for services to business and to diversity and inclusion.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Harith Sadiq Ali, MBE
Recognised for charitable service.

Monwara Ali, MBE
Chief Executive Officer of Waltham Forest Community Hub, honoured for services to the community in Waltham Forest.

Safaraz Ali, MBE
Chief Executive Officer of Pathway Group, recognised for services to diversity and inclusion in business.

Ishtiaq Ahmed Din, MBE
Playwright and screenwriter, honoured for services to the arts and young people in the North East.

Shanaz Begum Gulzar, MBE
Creative Director at Bradford Culture Company, recognised for services to culture in Bradford.

Babar Ali Qureshi, MBE
Co-Founder of The Research Club and i-view London, honoured for services to business, charity and cricket.

British Empire Medallists (BEM)

Amila Begumahmed (Amila Ahmed), BEM
Teaching Assistant in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, recognised for services to education.

Asma Reyaz Haq, BEM
Founder of the Marks Gate Relief Project, honoured for services to communities in East London.

These honourees exemplify the leadership, service and resilience of the British Pakistani community. Through their work, they have strengthened public institutions, supported communities, championed inclusion and inspired future generations.

British Pakistan Foundation proudly congratulates all those recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026 and celebrates their outstanding contributions to British society.