Pakistani philanthropist and social entrepreneur and author
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Dr. Amjad Saqib
Amjad Saqib
Born
1 February 1957
Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality
Pakistani
Citizenship
Pakistani
Alma mater
Government College University, Lahore
King Edward Medical College, Lahore
American University, Washington DC
Occupation(s)
Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Author
Known for
Akhuwat Foundation, Largest interest-free Microfinance credit program
Honours
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2010)[1] Life Time Achievement (2015)[2]
Ramon Magsaysay Award (2021)[3]
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2023)
Website
Official website
Muhammad Amjad Saqib, (Punjabi, Urdu: امجد ثاقب; 1 February 1957) is a Pakistani social entrepreneur, development practitioner, former civil servant and author. He is the founder and executive director of Akhuwat Foundation, which is the world's largest Islamic microfinance organization that provides interest-free loans to the most deserving segments of society.[4]
Since its inception in 2001, the organization has now successfully disbursed over PKR 220 billion in interest-free loans, helping over 6 million families across Pakistan. Adopting a multidimensional approach to poverty alleviation, Akhuwat has launched several other projects including Pakistan's first fee-free university - Akhuwat College University - which is open to talented students from across Pakistan, who would otherwise not be able to afford higher education.[5] Akhuwat operates several other projects under its umbrella some of which include enhancing financial inclusion, access to education and healthcare, support of the transgender community as well as the provision of food and clothes.[6]
Amjad Saqib is known for his work for social mobilization, poverty alleviation, microfinance, and education management.[7] He has written nine books which include Akhuwat ka Safar and Molu Musali, which describe his journey in forming Akhuwat and he regularly writes columns in several Pakistani newspapers.[4] He is the recipient of several national and international honors including Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, two of the most coveted civil awards of Pakistan.[8] He also received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021 for his organisation's interest-free loan programme.
^"Pride of Performance, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz awards conferred". Business Recorder (newspaper). 2010-03-24. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^Salama (2015-06-03). "Life Time Achievement Award, ADIB and Thomson Reuters launch EFICA (Awards)". Halal Fous website. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^"Dr Amjad Saqib presented Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021".
^ abMuhammad Ahmad (12 August 2011). "Amjad Saqib Profile". SCRIBD website. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^Syed Sadaat (2016-07-27). "In Edhi's footsteps, Social work through civil service is the future". DAWN (newspaper). Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^"Akhuwat University". Daily Times (newspaper). 2018-07-05. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^"Profile of Muhammad Amjad Saqib at Berkley Center, Georgetown University website". 10 January 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^Cite error: The named reference Dawn was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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