OUTSTANDING BRITISH PAKISTANIS
Across the community, in the last 50 years, the contributions of British Pakistanis to society are vast and varied. Ranging from pioneering doctors and humanitarians to history-making politicians, these outstanding individuals are stepping up as role models for the next generation. The Outstanding British Pakistani programme showcases the successes of these contributors and celebrates their achievements with them.
The Outstanding British Pakistanis Programme covers a special feature and interview in our monthly newsletter with an illustrious British Pakistani who has made a positive contribution in their profession, local community, charity etc. to serve as a “role model” for our community to inspire the next generation of leaders. Please find below some of the illustrious British Pakistanis featured in our newsletters each month:
Spotlight on Amjad Pervez
Amjad Pervez: Chairman of JumpStart Pakistan What has been a highlight of your career? The highlight of my life was the moment I decided to leave my secure job in financial services and take the plunge to start our very humble family business,a typical corner shop....
Spotlight on Nazli Imtiaz
Nazli Imtiaz is a London-based dentist with over 18 years of experience under her belt. We caught up with her on her career journey so far: What sparked your interest in dentistry? I did work experience as a dental nurse in 1989. I kept working as a holiday/Saturday...
Spotlight on Ahlya Fateh
Ahlya Fateh is the Managing Director of Amanda Wakeley Ltd. We caught up with her on her career journey so far: What encouraged you to study French and Russian? My uncle Syed Usama Rafique was a ballet dancer and studied in the Soviet Union at the Vaganova...
Spotlight on Abby Ghafoor
How did you make the jump from studying Biology at University to having a successful career in Marketing Organisation? Coming from a scientific background and straight into a marketing consultancy was all to do with being in the right place at the right time. After...
Spotlight on Zeeshaan Shah
Zeeshaan Shah is the CEO of One Investments. We caught up with him on his career journey so far: 1- What was One Investments born out of? ONE Investments was born out of my desire to offer and deliver innovative property investment solutions to investors so that they...
Spotlight on Dr. Robina Shah
Dr Robina Shah MBE is the current High Sheriff for Greater Manchester and we caught up with her on her career journey so far. 1- What motivated you towards your career in Psychology? My father studied psychology as a subsidiary subject to his degree and often spoke...
Spotlight on Suman Hanif
BPF recently met up with the young and talented filmmaker Suman Hanif Suman Hanif is a Yorkshire based filmmaker. With the passion for creative storytelling the young filmmaker aims to connect people through the medium of film. Suman’s films are dedicated to...
Spotlight on Ali Beg
BPF caught up with Ali Beg who is the Project Manager of Awaaz FM Mr Beg’s family came to the UK from Pakistan in the 1950’s and settled in Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Reading and eventually Southampton. He is currently working as Project Manager for Awaaz...
Spotlight on Mohammad Saleem Latif
BPF caught up with Mohammad Saleem Latif as our Outstanding British Pakistani this month, who won the Commonwealth Export Champion title in November 2017 as a leading Commonwealth SME. To learn more about the Commonwealth First programme and to apply please visit:...
Spotlight on Sadia Mirza
This winter BPF got up close and personal in an exclusive interview with the Programme Coordinator of The VM Centre for Traditional Arts Pakistan.The ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation has just embarked on an incredible journey with The Prince’s School of Traditional...
