Tanweer Ahmed (born January 21, 1969) is a Pakistani businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.[1][2][3] Tanweer is the owner of the Prairie View Cricket Complex the current largest cricket complex in Houston, Texas.[4][5][6] He is the founder of a brand of food chains and North Coast Couriers, the largest transportation company in California. He is also the owner of Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise.[7][8]
Tanweer Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1969 Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Philanthropist |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Philanthropic work and Businesses |
| Spouse | Sarwat Ahmed |
Career edit
Tanweer was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, and moved to the US in 1988 where he started the restaurant business. Tanweer started the restaurant and transport business in the US.[9] Tanweer is the CEO of PAK Foods.[10][11] He is an early investor in the USA Cricket-sanctioned Major League Cricket tournament set to start play in 2023.[12][13]
Tanweer is also the owner of National Consolidated Couriers Inc.[14][15]
References edit
1. ^ "https://www.samaa.tv/208735790-donated-9m-to-nust-inspired-by-army-chief-asim-munir-s-passion-for-it-pak-us-tycoon 2. ^ "https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/777050-Doctorate-for-philanthropist-Tanweer-Ahmed-for-$ 3. ^ "https://thefridaytimes.com/04-Feb-2024/tanweer-ahmed-from-humble-beginnings-in-pakistan-to-a-tycoon-in-usa
External links edit
- ^ Collette, Mark (July 18, 2018). "Major cricket complex in Prairie View is Houston man's field of dreams". Chron. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ View, Ben Hoyle, Prairie. "Cricket returns to its roots — in the US". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Houston-area businessman steps in after 12,000 pounds of turkey were ruined en route to Super Feast". khou.com. November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Cricket in Texas: Businessman Tanweer Ahmed building largest complex in America". ABC13 Houston. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: 'One of a kind' cricket complex to rise northwest of Houston". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Kobersky, Jake (2018). "Houston man building country's largest cricket complex in Waller County". KBTX-TV. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ usacricket (August 15, 2020). "Minor League Cricket Announces Franchise Owners and Draft Update". USA Cricket. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "HOUSTON HURRICANES HEADING TO PAKISTAN FOR HISTORIC TOUR". Major League Cricket. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ "Deep in football country, wickets vie with goal posts as the game of cricket surges". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Ross Perot Jr among investors committing $120 million to MLC". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Arun (May 20, 2022). "Indian American business leaders boost American cricket". The American Bazaar. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (May 27, 2022). "Pakistani Tanweer Ahmed, Shah Rukh Khan leading investors in US Major Cricket League". Global Village Space. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "The Major Cricket League: what are the prospects of its success?". H! Pakistan. May 28, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "Tanweer Ahmed: From Humble Beginnings In Pakistan To A Tycoon In USA". The Friday Times. 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Who is multi-millionaire American-Pakistani Tanweer Ahmed?". Daily Times. 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
17. ^ "https://www.globalvillagespace.com/the-man-who-donated-9-million-to-nust/
18. ^ "https://www.geo.tv/latest/525717-tanweer-ahmed-the-real-hero-of-pakistan