Nadeem Omar is a Pakistani business executive and former scrabble player who is known nationally and internationally for his contributions to sports.[1] He has been the president of the Pakistan Scrabble Association since October 2020 and the president of the Karachi City Cricket Association since May 2018. He is also the president of the Pakistan Cricket Club.[2]

Nadeem Omar
Nadeem Omar in 2020
Born1957 (age 66–67)
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Business executive
Former scrabble player
Known forOwner of Quetta Gladiators and Omar Associates

He is also the owner of the Pakistan Super League franchise Quetta Gladiators and Omar Associates.[3]

Early life and career

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Nadeem Omar was born in 1957 in Karachi to a family of five siblings.[4] He received his education from the Cantt Public School, Karachi.[4] At the age of 17, he joined Merchant Marine Academy and upon graduation was inducted into the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.[4] He left Merchant Navy at the age of 34 as a chief officer.[4]

In May 2018, he was elected the president of the Karachi City Cricket Association.[5] In October 2020, he was elected the president of the Pakistan Scrabble Association after the retirement of Goshpi Avari.[1]

He is the owner of Omar Associates.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Newspaper, the (21 October 2020). "Nadeem Omar elected new PSA president". DAWN.COM.
  2. ^ "A true patron of sports | Sports | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
  3. ^ "Nadeem Omar announces cash awards for Karachi teams". DAWN.COM. 17 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e Staff Reporter (22 February 2020). "Nadeem Omar: a patron saint of Pakistan cricket |".
  5. ^ "New KCCA chief Nadeem aims to revive game in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk.