Mr. Khan is a social entrepreneur who works with women in rural communities in order to build their confidence so they can participate in local decision-making and carve connections with relevant urban markets. As CEO of Kaarvan, he believes that the representation and participation of women will pave the path for a culture of peace in the country. To date, Kaarvan has touched the lives of more than 25,000 women in over 1,000 villages across Pakistan. Honouring his contribution towards gender equality, The International Alliance for Women recognised him as a Champion of Women Economic Empowerment and bestowed him the World of Difference Award for 2019.
“I consider my time at LUMS as the key that unlocked my potential. LUMS provided a diametrically opposite experience, one that is deeply rooted in practicality. It’s the ‘outward looking approach’ developed at LUMS that fuelled the social activist in me, a mind set that has helped me throughout in my journey. It is my time at LUMS that strengthened my belief that the most in need of help and care are those who are at the bottom of this very competitive world. It is my experience at LUMS that taught me how to make the dream a reality.”
