Aqeel Karim Dhedhi
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 Aqeel Karim Dhedhi born on 18th July 1957, is the Chairman of the AKD Group based in Karachi, Pakistan. | |
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| Born | Aqeel Karim Dhedhi July 18, 1957 Karachi |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Residence(s) | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | AKD Group, AKD Securities, AKD Capital |
| Website | aqeelkarimdhedhi |
Aqeel Karim Dhedhi (Template:Lang-ur; born 18th July, 1957) is a Pakistani businessman and philanthropist, Chairman of the AKD Group.[1] The umbrella of AKD Group includes Financial Services, Real Estate, Telecom, Infrastructure and Natural Resources.[2]
Early life and career
Dhedhi's father was Haji Abdul Karim Dhedhi, a prominent businessman. His family are Gujarati Memons who migrated to Pakistan in 1947, originating from Junagadh.[3] Dhedhi completed his schooling at Karachi and initiated his career by taking part in export business with his brother. He started cotton business projects when he was in seventh class.[citation needed] He started trading at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in 1976. in 1984, he built his own office in Karachi Stock Exchange.[citation needed]
Karachi Stock Exchange
Dhedhi has been a stockbroker at the KSE since 1986. Prior to this, he spent 13 years managing his father’s brokerage commercial projects. He was on the board of the KSE in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2001. Dhedhi is also a member of the Lahore Stock Exchange.[4]
Awards
Dhedhi was awarded the "Sitara-e-Esaar" by then president Gen. Pervez Musharraf for his services during the devastating earthquake that hit the northern areas of Pakistan in October 2005.[5] He has also been awarded honorary PhD (Honoris Cause) degrees by private institutes like Biztek Institute of Higher Education and the Indus Institute of Higher Education.[citation needed]
Charity work
Dhedhi is involved with groups including community based assistance, health services, leadership development of deserving younger generation, and women empowerment.[6] He is a trustee and member of the Board of Directors of The Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital; The Indus Hospital; World Memon Organization and the Resource Development Committee of Agha Khan University Hospital.[7] He also takes interest in health services, women empowerment, leadership development of young generation and community based assistance.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Asif, Haseeb (11 September 2016). "The outsider: The life of business tycoon Aqeel Karim Dhedhi". Dawn. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ "AKD Securities". AKD Securities. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ Asif, Haseeb (11 September 2016). "The outsider: The life of business tycoon Aqeel Karim Dhedhi". Dawn. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Aqeel Karim Dhedhi". Daily Times (Pakistan). Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
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