25/07/2026
I am honoured to share that I have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, representing Pakistan as Founder of the Youth General Assembly.
Alhamdulillah, every blessing comes from Allah. This recognition is not mine alone. It belongs to the people who believed in me, supported me and stood beside me throughout this journey.
My deepest gratitude goes to my parents for their endless prayers and sacrifices, and to my brother Badar Shahbaz whose unwavering support has been my greatest strength throughout this journey.
A special thank you to Hamayun Sarwar whose encouragement and support over the years have been among the strongest pillars behind my work.
My thanks also go to Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja and Barrister Taimur Malik for supporting my candidature and placing their confidence in me during this process.
A special thank you to Zarka Khan for nominating me during the initial screening stage of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia process.
My sincere thanks also go to Kamran Shakoor and Taimoor Siddiqui for their support during the final stages of this process.
To every member of the Youth General Assembly who contributed behind the scenes, this recognition belongs to you as well.
This year, I am proud to be the only Pakistani recognised in the Social Impact category of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. I am also humbled to be the only Pakistani to have received both The Diana Award and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia recognition.
The Social Impact category is built on service, responsibility and the belief that meaningful change begins with people.
If you are a young Pakistani aspiring to an international scholarship, fellowship, award or leadership opportunity, my door is always open. I believe that when opportunities are shared, they create even greater impact.
Pakistan's greatest chapter is still being written and it is being written by its youth.
— Fahad Shahbaz
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026: https://www.forbes.com/profile/fahad-shahbaz/
