ISLAMABAD: The Custodian of the Keys of Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) has appreciated the charity work of American-Pakistani philanthropist and businessman Tanweer Ahmed.
Sheikh Nuri Muhammad Ali, Custodian of the Keys of Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) appreciated the work of Tanweer Ahmed during his week-long public engagement in Pakistan. The Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) key holder tour was organized by Tanweer Ahmed so that the revered figure could speak to Pakistanis directly and share his ideas.
Sheikh Nuri Muhammad Ali said that Tanweer Ahmed has contributed to the promotion of IT education and quality health in Pakistan to help the country on a large scale. The administrator said that Tanweer Ahmed was a role model for others and set an example to show how important charity is and how a country like Pakistan benefits from such things.
Sheikh Nuri Muhammad Ali also delivered a lecture at Pakistan’s premier IT institution, Islamabad’s National University of Science & Technology (NUST). Recently, Tanweer Ahmed donated $9 million to NUST’s IT Tower to help underprivileged students gain access to quality education through scholarships with a focus on helping and empowering the poorest students from across Pakistan. General Asim Munir, Army Chief, praised Tanweer Ahmed for his contribution saying, “Pakistan is proud of heroes like you.
Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori met Sheikh Nuri Muhammad Ali, Custodian of the Keys of Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) at Governor House and thanked him for his role in helping Pakistan.
A special ceremony was held in honor of Shaikh Nuri Muhammad Ahmad Ali at the Eidgah shrine in Rawalpindi. During his engagements, Shaikh Nuri Muhammad Ahmad Ali prayed for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah.
Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs also met Shaikh Nuri Muhammad Ahmad Ali. The minister said that it is part of our belief that Roza Rasool Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam is the holiest place on earth. He said that the people of Pakistan are deeply connected with Saudi Arabia and Madinah Tayyaba.
Tanweer Ahmed said that the presence of Shaikh Nuri Muhammad Ahmad Ali in Pakistan was a privilege and his kindness and affection towards the people of Pakistan was deeply appreciated. He said: “Sheikh Nuri Muhammad Ali commands a high position. He is sincere to the people of Pakistan and has always been a supporter of the people of Pakistan. We are grateful to him for his affection.”
American-Pakistani business tycoon Tanweer Ahmed has made headlines in Pakistan in recent days for his generous donation of $9 million to NUST.
The $9 million donation is one of the largest donations by any overseas Pakistani to any Pakistani university. The Army Chief told Mr. Ahmed in a recent appreciation, “Your support to NUST in setting up Science and Technology Park, campus expansion and partnership to help financially challenged students are laudable initiatives that deserve due recognition. Indeed, through this venture, NUST will not only gain additional strength but also enable many students to bear their expenses. Your humanitarian efforts and interest in Pakistan’s academia is a true reflection and boon to the people of Pakistan.
Two months ago, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori awarded Tanweer Ahmed a doctorate and a gold medal for his philanthropic work in Pakistan. The business magnate has already built a state-of-the-art hospital in Sialkot.
Tanweer Ahmed is an American-Pakistani businessman, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist who works with major companies, non-profit organizations and hospitals. He is the owner of the largest cricket complex in Houston, the Prairie View Cricket Complex and the owner of the Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise. The multi-millionaire businessman is the founder of a food chain brand and also owns many franchises of food chains such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC. He owns California’s largest transportation company and has business interests in the energy and medical industries. Tanweer Ahmed is credited with taking over $50 million in aid to Pakistan during the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022.
