Iqbal Z. Ahmed

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Iqbal Zafaruddin Ahmed or Iqbal Z. Ahmed (born 3 February 1946) is a businessman and philanthropist of Pakistan.

Biography[]

Born in Patna, India, Ahmed is the son of Zohra (died 1979) and Z. Z. Ahmed (1910–1989), a former deputy inspector general of Pakistan Police. He was schooled at Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur, and Aitchison College, Lahore. He has a bachelor's degree in economics from Government College, Lahore, and a master's degree in economics from Punjab University, Lahore.

Career[]

Associated Group (AG) was cofounded by Ahmed and his father in 1965. Today, AG is among Pakistan's largest producers, transporters and marketers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the private sector. Its companies include , , Lub Gas, Mehran LPG, AG Publications, and Associated Estate Developers (AEDL). AG has its headquarters at Lahore and offices in Islamabad and Karachi. AG's philanthropic efforts are directed through the . AG chairman Ahmed is also the Publisher and chairman of the board of Newsweek Pakistan.

Honors[]

Self-made businessman Ahmed, who started in business at the age of 16, has been featured in Newsweek International and Forbes, and profiled on CNBC Pakistan.

The state of Oklahoma declared 21 April 2009, as "Iqbal Z. Ahmed Day" to commemorate, according to the proclamation issued by , "Mr. Ahmed's efforts to bring stability to the region and improve relations between Pakistan and the United States includ[ing] his support for President Obama's plan to add economic support to previously provided military support, shifting the priority for America's investment in Pakistan's stability; and ... Mr. Ahmed's efforts to champion peace and stability in Pakistan and the region; improve relations between Pakistan and the United States; provide power to underserved areas of his country; and forge a mutually beneficial partnership between Pakistan and Oklahoma businesses [a]s a positive example for everyone".

JJVL, Pakistan's single largest producer of LPG which represents post-9/11 foreign direct investment, has been recognised by its peers in the global energy world becoming a finalist six times, four years in a row, at the Platts Global Energy Awards held annually in New York.

Newsweek Pakistan and Ahmed hosted an exclusive event for , President of the Republic of Turkey, at Lahore on 2 April 2010.

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on 14 September 2012, awarded Ahmed the President of Pakistan trophy for his contribution to Pakistan's economy.

Organizations[]

Ahmed is the chairperson of , president of Government College University's (GCU) Endowment Trust Fund, member of the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Foundation, chairman of the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), president of King Edward Medical University's (KEMU) Mobilization Fund, and a trustee of National College of Arts' (NCA) Endowment Board. He has also served on the board of the Punjab Red Crescent Society, and is a member of the American Business Forum (ABF). Ahmed is also the elected chairman of the LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP). He has previously served as the president of the India-Pakistan World Punjabi Organization.

External links[]

• World LNG Summit, Lisbon, Nov 2017
• BW names FSRU for Pakistan GasPort terminal, Jan 2017
• Pakistan GasPort plans listing, Bloomberg, June 2016
• Lahore Literary Festival, The News, February 2014
• Government College Endowment Fund Trust
• World LNG Summit speaker biography, Barcelona, Nov 2012
• LNG Journal's Outlook 2012 speakers, May 2012
• Pakistan GasPort signs Loan Term Sheet with OPIC, Bloomberg, October 2011
• The Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan, Asia Society, Fall 2011
• Government College University, Newsletter, January 2011
• Government College University launches faculty training fund, Dawn, August 2010
• Newsweek Pakistan event caps President Gul's state visit. Business Recorder, April 2010
• Newsweek to launch Pakistan edition, March 2010
• Rental power for Pakistan, Forbes, July 2009
• Barnstormer, Forbes, July 2009
• Leaders, July–September 2009
• Promise in Pakistan, Newsweek, March 2006
• Hanging Fire, Asia Society, 2009–2010
• US Embassy Press Release, April 2009
• 'Lahore, Karachi.' Indian Express, January 2003
• LPG king fined millions, November 2010

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