As President of OPEN Lahore, alongside our leadership team, I had the honour of hosting an exclusive Meet & Greet with Mr. Tariq Khan, President of OPEN Global.

Joined by our Vice President Faeza Asad Khan, General Secretary Shuja-ul-Hasan, Treasurer and Finance Secretary Dr. Faisal Kamiran, and our Board of Directors, we welcomed more than 45 guests, including OPEN Lahore charter members and visiting OPEN members from the US, Canada, and Karachi.

We were especially honoured to have my dear friend Ben Warrington, Head of the British High Commission in Lahore, join us as our special guest.

For those unfamiliar, OPEN, the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, is a global not-for-profit network connecting entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders of Pakistani origin. With 450+ members worldwide and chapters across the US, UK, Europe, and Pakistan, OPEN continues to build bridges across geographies, generations, and industries while creating pathways to mentorship, capital, collaboration, and opportunity.

Evenings like this demonstrate the strength of that mission. Bringing together experienced charter members, global OPEN leadership, and the next generation of entrepreneurs creates meaningful connections that can translate into ideas, partnerships, and opportunities.

A heartfelt thank you to our gracious hosts Imran Zahid and Zeshan Hanif Qureshi of HRL Habib Rafiq Limited for opening their doors and creating such a warm and memorable gathering.

And to Lahore’s corporate and business community, thank you for your continued support of OPEN Lahore.

This is only the beginning. More connections, more collaboration, more bridges, and more opportunities lie ahead for our entrepreneurs and professionals.