Top 10 most famous Pakistani Youbers
In this article, I will discuss the top ten most famous and influential Pakistanis who made a massive impact on various countries around the world.
The majority of these people were not born here in Pakistan but were either educated over there or have lived there for quite some time. For me, they are the most significant figures in modern history and culture and have left an incredible legacy behind, making it easy to recognize them. Here’s my list.
1. Abdul Qadir Khan
The ‘father of terrorism’
Abdul Qadir was from Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. Originally, he had been involved with radical Islam and fought the British in World War II. While serving as part of the Imperial Army during WWII, he served at several important points, including Kalkan and Bakhmut in Afghanistan, where he helped end Soviet involvement. As well as military involvement, Khan often spoke about how Islam is inherently violent and that violence has no place in Islam.
Throughout his life, particularly after leaving the army, he focused much of his energy on fighting extremism in Pakistan by creating and distributing anti-extremism films and literature. He also taught religious education to schools.
His influence was enormous and he became a household name throughout his career. He was born on October 17th, 1937, in Karachi, Sindh. On his birthday in 2019, he was awarded the Gold Medal of Merit from President Dr. Arif Alvi.
2. Zafar Nawaz
Zafar Nawaz was one of the first activists from Pakistan who tried to unite Muslim Muslims behind one cause. A member of a nationalist group called the Muslim League (Q), he organized mass demonstrations against Partition leading up to 1971, which eventually led to the creation of the National Reconquista Movement (NRM).
Later, Nawaz would return to politics after being imprisoned during the 1990s for allegedly participating in the September 11 attacks. He would later become popularly known as Fawad Chaudry because of his attempts to help people during the riots that followed 9/11.
During his imprisonment, he wrote books and articles advocating for Islamic revivalism, encouraging peace, and defending human rights. After his release from prison in 1998, he formed the People's Party of Pakistan (PPP) and won elections that year; this is the same party that created him. In 2005, he declared himself as the leader of the party. In November of 2001, he took power and continued to rule till 2009.
Though he died in 2010, his death was celebrated by thousands of fans all across Pakistan and throughout Pakistan. Even today, many followers continue to follow their lead, believing that if the party can regain a good government soon then there will be a better future for people. At the age of 64, Zara Mehmood Sharif succeeded him as the leader of PPP and continued the fight for democracy in the country.
The party was in power until 2012 and continued their struggle against corruption and mismanagement. They ultimately took control of power in 2013 and continued their push to make Pakistan democratic. One aspect of Zafar's contribution to society was his willingness to speak out against injustices and unfairness against other faiths while still maintaining Islamic tenets.
These ideals were very similar to the teachings of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Rahman (a descendant and son of Khalifa) who believed that Allah loves and rewards those who treat others fairly. However, since his days were spent in opposition rather than leadership, this didn't mean that he wasn't willing to act in favor of religion as long as his actions were fair and just.
Some of the things that are mentioned in Zafar's writings include that God is always forgiving and merciful. This attitude towards other religions helps build trust between believers.
Other aspects of Zafar's work were his belief in collective efforts against injustice and his support for women's rights. All these beliefs and opinions led to more unity and collaboration for the purpose of uplifting both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Many followers believe that Zafar's ideas are what set Pakistan free, something that seems to still very much apply today.
3. Syed Ahmed Shahbaz
Syed Ahmed Shahbaz was a lawyer and politician in Pakistan. With a strong Muslim background, Shahbaz had risen through political circles and gained international recognition. An ardent opponent of partition, he worked closely with Mufti Mohammad Ali Bhutto and was greatly influenced by his vision and philosophy. Shahbaz had worked extensively on legal issues during his lifetime and was actively involved in social matters as well.
Shahbaz has been able to leave an impression on so many different segments of society due to his deep knowledge of human nature and experience. He had a reputation for being a gentleman and was highly respected in Pakistan; he was the only person to remain above suspicion after the murder of Sheikh Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
His relationship with Imran Khan, the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, is considered one of the best relationships anyone could ever form in the public eye. It is clear that he was directly responsible for bringing down the system that allowed terrorist groups like ISIS to form an alliance. After killing Khashoggi, he went into hiding for almost three months before finally coming back into the spotlight. In the following years, he served on a number of boards and commissions that focused on security.
Despite having a relatively weak criminal record after his capture by U.S. forces in 2003, Shahbaz was put on trial for murdering one man and sentenced to 20 years in jail. Although released on parole a year later, Shahbaz was never able to return to normal life.
Instead, he turned into a political activist and advocate who wanted to get rid of repressive governments and establish a new order based on equality and justice. To accomplish his ambitions, Shahbaz began writing political pamphlets and speeches regarding the need for change.
Due to his prominence as well as his ability to connect deeply with people, Shahbaz has inspired numerous young intellectuals and activists worldwide. Because of his popularity and role in influencing many lives, he continues to inspire people in present days.
If we continue to work together toward establishing democracy in our nation then the opportunities of our common future will expand even further.
4. Jalaluddin Haqqani
Jalaluddin Haqqani is another great figure that we have studied; he was born in 1951 in Bhopal, Maharashtra. Since childhood, he had been obsessed with fighting against racial segregation and discrimination within the country.
Growing up in such poverty, as he did, Jalaluddin sought a way to use his talents to gain respect and create a brighter future for himself. Unfortunately, that path wasn’t available for him. He started off working odd jobs and was only able to pay for school by selling items for money.
When asked why the government refused to educate him, he stated that he was too poor to go to school. At this point, Haqqani decided to take matters into his own hands and create his own private school. Before he was old enough to attend university, he became a student at one of India’s universities.
Through hard work and dedication, he was able to graduate college from the University of Bombay and became increasingly interested in law and studying history. He then moved to London where he was studying architecture.
Soon after moving abroad, he met a wealthy family that offered to sponsor his studies in the United States, though he knew that it would likely cost a fortune. That’s when he came back to the UK, where he received training from renowned professors and learned valuable skills while trying to develop a professional career.
Once he returned to Pakistan, Haqqani joined the elite team in overthrowing the regime of General Pervez Musharraf, which happened shortly after he arrived. When Pakistan was going through a tumultuous period of political turmoil, Haqqani led protests.
He was arrested and held in detention for several months. Upon being freed, he began preparing for his next move. Within a few weeks, he traveled to neighboring nations, taking advantage of diplomatic relations to spread anarchy.
Shortly after, he made his way to Sri Lanka, hoping to find allies like Ranil Wickramasinghe, better known as JVP, to overthrow the island government. However, his plan to overthrow them failed due to the arrival of the Tamil Tigers.
As he fled to Nepal, he met up with Mahatma Gandhi, becoming inspired by his ideology and doctrine of Hindu Rashtra. It was in this meeting that he first outlined his plans for eliminating racism and segregation among the population.
As India’s independence movement grew, many of the countries of South Asia were getting divided along ethnic lines, which had a negative effect on Pakistan’s sense of identity and pride. Following Indian independence, Haqqani worked alongside Mahatma Gandhi to establish a cooperative economy which united all races.
Over time, he became disillusioned with the western capitalist economic model for developing nations because he thought that more resources and development should come solely from the communities themselves.
When Pakistan needed a lot of financial aid, Haqqani used his connections within the Indian establishment to convince Britain to give it in exchange for grain donations. Ultimately, he managed to obtain millions of dollars worth of gold from India.
Having established a large business empire, he had the funds to invest in real estate and even opened banks for loans in his home city of Peshawar, allowing him to begin purchasing luxury homes all over the city.
At the beginning of 1970, he was given a job as a minister in the newly enacted provincial cabinet of Punjab. By 1972, he was promoted to secretary general and head of the department for planning, education, and research.
His new post granted him tremendous authority within the organization. From this position, he was able to lobby for funding from the federal government for projects that would benefit the entire province. Eventually
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