Pakistan is home to many famous personalities, including sportspersons, entertainers, and political leaders. These personalities have inspirational character that inspires many to be just like them. According to official sources, Pakistan is on sixth rank in the list of the most populous country worldwide. Following are the most famous people in Pakistan:
1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The most popular personality and leader of Pakistan are Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He was born in Karachi on 25, Dec 1876. He completed his early education in Bombay. In Karachi, he attended the Sindh-Madrasa-Tul-Islam and Christian Missionary School. After that, he completes his further education in London.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a Great barrister and politician. He served as a leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 till the Establishment of Pakistan on 14 Aug 1947. He return to India and enrolled at the Bombay High court, and took interest in politics. Jinnah became a key leader in the All-India league.
He was the first governor-general of Pakistan, Jinnah worked for the establishment and start of the new government policies, and help the millions of Muslims who emigrated from India to Pakistan. Jinnah died at the age of 71 in September 1948, just after the independence of Pakistan. He left a great and respected legacy in Pakistan.
2. Allama Iqbal
Muhammad Iqbal was a philosopher, poet, writer, and politician. He was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot. He is one of the most renowned writers in the Urdu language across the world. Born and raised in Sialkot, He belongs to a Kashmiri family. He completed his B.A and M.A from Government college. He starts writing after the completion of college.
In 1905 he starts his further education from abroad. After returning to Lahore in 1908, he starts a law practice but also concentrate on writing work on politics, economics, history, and religion. He is famous for his poetic work. Iqbal first became interested in national affairs and politics. He was a strong member of the political and religious revival of Islamic civilization.
Iqbal was elected as a member of the All-Muslim league, he did great work for Muslims. He is the creator of Pakistan, he wrote many poems and books for children and adults. He died in 1938. After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, he was named a national poet of Pakistan.
3. Abdul Sattar Edhi
Abdul Sattar Edhi was born on 28, February 1928 in a small village of Bantva Gujrat (India). Abdul Sattar Edhi was a Pakistani humanitarian, benefactor, and abstinent. He is the founder of Edhi Foundation, the world’s largest volunteer ambulance network as well as various homeless shelters, animal shelters, Rehabilitation centers, and orphanhoods across Pakistan. Eid’s foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1951. His charitable activities expanded in 1957 when An Asian epidemic swept through Pakistan and the rest of the world.
In 2016 his foundation continues to grow in both size and services the largest welfare organization in Pakistan. He expanded his charity network with the help of his wife Bilquis Edhi. By the time of his death, he was registered as a guardian of nearly 20,000 children. He is known as the “Angel of Mercy” and is considered the most respected and legendary personality. He was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize. He received many awards. He died in July 2016 and was buried in full state honors.
4. Imran Khan
Imran Khan Niazi Born Born in Lahore on 5, October 1952. He was educated at the Aitchison College and Cathedral School in Lahore, and then the Royal Grammer School Worcester in England where he excelled in cricket.
Khan made his first-class cricket at the age of 16 in Lahore. He began his international cricket career at age of 18, khan played until 1992 and served as the team captain between 1982 and 1992, and won in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Imran khan is most famous personality across the globe.
In 1993, Imran Khan was appointed as the ambassador of tourism. On 25 April 1996, khan founded a political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ( PTI). Imran khan is the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. He is the founder and chairman of Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) one of the largest political parties in Pakistan. He is the owner of Shaukat Khanam hospital and Namal University. He is the most influential personality across Globe. He has practiced among the World’s most dominant Muslims.
5. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan was born on April 1st, 1936 in Bhopal, (currently a city in India). His family is of Urdu-speaking Pashtun origin. His father, Abdul Ghafoor was a school teacher and his mother, Zukekha, was a housewife with a very religious mindset. After his Matriculations from a local school in Bhopal, his family emigrated to Pakistan.
After settling in Karachi Abdul Qadeer Khan attended D.J. Science College before transferring to the University of Karachi. In 1972 Abdul Qadeer khan joined Physics Dynamic Research Laboratory where he worked in a Uranium enriched plant in Almelo and used the gaseous centrifuge method to assure a supply of nuclear fuel. Upon learning of “Smiling Buddha” India’s surprise nuclear test in May 1974, Abdul Qadeer Khan offered his efforts to build An Atomic Bomb for Pakistan.
He was also the chairman of Dr. AQ khan hospital trust, a hospital where anyone can get world-class treatment for fatal diseases for free. In August 2021 he was diagnosed with Covid-19. Dr. Abdul Qadeer khan died on 10 October 2021 at the age of 85. He is buried at the H-8 graveyard in Islamabad.
6. Malala Yousafzai
Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in swat ( northwestern of khyber Pakhtunkhwa) province. She belongs to a lower-middle-class family. Malala is a Pakistani activist for female education. She won the noble prize in 2014, she is awarded when she is just 17 years old. She is the world’s youngest Noble prize laureate, and second Pakistani. She is known for human rights advocacy and especially for girls’ education and children in their native.
On September 1, 2008, when Malala’s father Yousafzai took her to a local press club in Peshawar to protest against the school closing, she gave her first speech “ How dare the Taliban take away My Basic right of education? Her speech was published throughout Pakistan. After the speech, Malala appeared on different talk shows in Pakistan. She is continuing television appearances and coverage in the local international media. In December 2009 she was the BBC’s younger blogger. She was nominated by human rights activists for the international children’s peace prize.
On October 9, 2012, Malala was shot by the Taliban while she was en route home from school. This incident Obtain Protests, and her cause was taken up around the world. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari announced the $10 million in education funds in her honor. At the same time, Malala Funds was established by the Vital Voices Global Partnership to support education for all girls around the world.
7. Waseem Akram
Waseem Akram is a very Famous Cricket personality. Waseem Akram was born on 3rd June 1966. He is a Pakistani Cricket commentator, coach, former cricketer, and Ex-Captain of the Pakistani National Cricket team. Waseem Akram is one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time and several people have regarded him as the greatest left-arm fast bowler in cricket history.
Waseem Akram started his Cricket career in 1985 during Pakistan VS New Zealand. Waseem took his 100th wicket during Champions trophy 1989-1990. Up until December 1990, Waseem took 143 wickets in 107 matches. Waseem Akram won 17 Man of the match awards in 104 tests. He finished with 22 Man of match awards in ODIs. His best score of 257 not out against Zimbabwe in 1996 is the highest innings. He hit 12 sixes in that game.
Since retirement from cricket Waseem Akram has worked and taken up commentary for television networks. He is also a brand ambassador for many prominent brands.
8. Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi was born in Khyber Agency in the year 1980 to an Afridi tribe of Pashtuns. He belongs to the family of Sufi pirs. He is married to his maternal cousin Nadia and has five daughters. He made his debut in cricket in 1996 against Kenya. Shahid Afridi is very famous for his Sports Career and Social work.
During his first International innings, he broke the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket. Afridi became well known in the 2005 test match against India where he scored a half-century and took 5 wickets. In May 2010 Afridi was appointed captain of the national team in all formats.
In 2011 Afridi became the second player to score 4000 Runs and take 300 wickets in ODIs. In February 2017 he announced his retirement from T20Is as well as International Cricket. Afridi helped the Pakistani cricket team achieve many milestones.
9. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali the Khan was born in October 13, 1948, in Faislabad Pakistan. He is a renowned singer across the world. He is considered one of the greatest performers of Qawwali, Muslim devotional music identify by simple melodies, forceful rhythms, and energetic improvisations that encourage a state of elation in the listener. Nusrat was starting singing before the age of 10, and during his first public performance as a Qawwal, singing with his uncles. Qawwal’s lyrics are based on romantic love to express deep religious faith.
After the death of his father, Nusrat continues singing with his uncles using them as a Stepping stone from which to develop his style. Within a few years, Nusrat becomes the most popular and outstanding qawwal of his generation, singing and expressively in a very high register, with remarkable stamina and melodic creativity. Nusrat Fatah Ali khan is very famous for Sufi kalams.
In 1989 he contributed for the first time to the soundtracks of several popular films. He also worked With internationally recognized figures in popular and art music. Nusrat believed in the uniqueness of the musical message and endeavored throughout his career to make his music within religious and cultural boundaries. He died suddenly in 1997. Nusrat was mourned by fans across the world.
10. Noor Jehan
Noor Jehan is still famous for his lovely voice and songs. She was born on September 21, 1925, in Kasur, Punjab. She is from a Muslim family with rich musical traditions. She began singing at the age of 5. She sings in several languages including Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Sindhi, making her the most influential singer across south Asia.
Noor Jehan was a famous Pakistani singer and actress. She recorded over 10,000 songs during her career. She is the most iconic actress in Pakistan. Noor Jehan established herself as a top actress in films like dupatta (1952), Intezar (1956), and Koel (1959). She made 40 films, and her most famous film was Mirza Ghalib (1961).
Noor Jehan sang 12 war songs which were recorded and broadcasted by Radio Pakistan during the 1965 war she was given the title of Malika-e-Tarannum (The Queen of Melody) in Pakistan for her services. Noor Jehan received more than 15 Nigar Awards for best female playback singer, eight for best Urdu singer, and the rest for Punjabi playback. She received Tamgha-e- Imtiaz from the army for her moral support in the Indo-Pak war. In 1996 she received Sitara-e-Imtiaz. On 23rd December 2000, Jehan died as a result of heart failure. She was buried at the age of Gizri Graveyard in Karachi.