100, not out…
THIS is not an obituary. Far from it. It is a tribute to someone who is completing the first 100 years of a crowded, productive life. Syed Babar Ali was born on June 30, 1926. For the past few weeks, numerous relatives, friends, business associates and educationists have joined in celebrating his centenary. Eleven years ago, in 2015, he recounted his life in a published memoir Learning from Others . He compressed 89 years of his life into 237 succinct pages. How does one comp
Syed Babar Ali is celebrating his 100th birthday, marking a century of a significant life and career. Born on June 30, 1926, Ali's life has been intertwined with the history of Pakistan, from its early industrialization efforts to its modern challenges.
Educated at prestigious institutions in Pakistan and the United States, Ali played a key role in establishing major industries, including Packages Limited and joint ventures with the Swedish Rausing group. He also led the National Fertiliser Corporation of Pakistan during a critical period, overseeing the creation of multiple fertilizer complexes and a nationwide distribution system. In his later career, Ali dedicated himself to social causes, notably environmental conservation as president of WWF International and advancing education through the Ali Institute of Education.
Syed Babar Ali's extensive contributions to Pakistan's industrial development, economic infrastructure, and social welfare initiatives underscore his profound and lasting impact on the nation.
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