Pakistan is shining bright! Seven inspiring young Pakistanis have been recognized on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 list. These innovators are shaking things up in various industries, from education and finance to filmmaking and logistics.

The Forbes list honors 300 outstanding individuals under 30 across the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s edition features a diverse group coming from 21 countries, with Pakistan proudly represented by seven young leaders.

Meet the Pakistani Changemakers:

• Aleena Nadeem (EduFi): Making university dreams a reality! Aleena’s Lahore-based startup, EduFi, offers a “Study Now, Pay Later” model, making higher education more accessible for Pakistani students.
• Bushra Sultan (Artist): A powerful voice for women. Bushra, a filmmaker and creative director, challenges societal norms through her work, particularly in the fashion and beauty industry.
• Sarkhail Shahid Bawany (ABHI): Empowering workers. Sarkhail leads the product team at ABHI, a fintech company offering emergency cash advances to employees.
• Kasra Zunnaiyyer (Trukkr): Streamlining logistics. Kasra is the co-founder and CTO of Trukkr, a Karachi-based company providing a comprehensive management platform for the Pakistani trucking industry.
• Adeel Abid, Aizaz Nayyer, and Ali Raza (Linkstar): A helping hand for freelancers. This trio co-founded Linkstar, a platform offering free portfolio websites and online courses for freelancers, empowering them to build their careers.

These young Pakistanis are leading the way in innovation and making a real difference in their fields. Their achievements are an inspiration to others and a testament to the bright future of Pakistan’s entrepreneurial spirit.