Zarish - Connected Pakistan

Ahsan Meraj is a Pakistani IT professional and business leader serving as Director of Business at Fabintel. Known for his expertise in information communication technology and automation systems, he has played a key role in developing innovative software solutions and supporting technological growth in Pakistan’s software and textile industries.

Irfan Malik is a Pakistani technology entrepreneur and CEO of Xeven Solutions. He built a global company specializing in AI, data science, and emerging technologies, while actively promoting freelancing, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment.

Umme Ayesha, a housewife of four, and her son Abdul Ahad, a 12-year-old 3D animator, are a Pakistani freelancer duo who achieved success through digital skills, freelancing platforms, and mutual mentorship, inspiring families to embrace online careers.

Tabinda Usman is a pioneering Pakistani education leader and technology advocate. She empowers youth through skill-based learning, entrepreneurship, and sustainable initiatives, inspiring a new generation to shape Pakistan’s future.

Shahzad Khan is a Pakistani direct response copywriter who has generated over $12 million in sales through his writing. Ranked among the world’s most popular copywriters, he is also a mentor, author, and founder of a large copywriting community supporting freelancers and writers.

Sana Salman is a Pakistani entrepreneur and CEO of Global Partner Consulting. With more than a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, ecommerce, and training, she has helped many students build online businesses and aims to empower women and youth through entrepreneurial opportunities.

Ginkgo Retail is a Pakistan-based SaaS platform designed to automate ecommerce operations. Founded by Obaid Arshad and Hassan Sajjad, the system provides tools for order management, inventory tracking, logistics automation, and business analytics, helping merchants streamline their online retail operations.

Naveed Ahmed is a Pakistani freelancer and creative consultant known for building a successful international career through platforms like Fiverr. Starting his journey during his undergraduate studies, he later became a top-rated freelancer, worked with global companies, and trained thousands of young professionals in digital skills through freelancing programs.

Deployers.pk is a Pakistani initiative founded by entrepreneurs Omer Mubeen, Haider Ahmed Qazi, and Zakria Fawad to promote local ecommerce in Pakistan. Through training sessions, workshops, and events, the platform educates aspiring entrepreneurs on building ecommerce businesses using local platforms and marketplaces.

M. Waqas Javed Satti is a Pakistani entrepreneur and founder of Wikugraphics and Satti Consultancy & Services. Starting with a restaurant job earning 6,000 PKR, he entered freelancing through Fiverr in 2018 and built multiple businesses serving clients worldwide while educating thousands through his YouTube travel and consultancy platform.

Shawana Iftikhar is recognized as the first woman in Pakistan to earn $1 million on Upwork. She is the founder and CEO of Work Generations, a global freelance agency that provides virtual IT and technology services to international businesses while leading a large distributed team of professionals.

Huma Ilyas is a Pakistani e-commerce entrepreneur and Amazon private label specialist. As the founder of E-Rein, she helps brands succeed on Amazon while empowering women through skill-based training and digital entrepreneurship initiatives in Pakistan.