Two young Pakistanis, Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry, have earned spots on the prestigious Forbes ‘30 Under 30 United States 2026’ list, marking a proud moment for Pakistan on the global stage. Their achievements highlight the growing impact of Pakistani talent in international entrepreneurship, technology, and investment.
Salman Habib was recognized in the Transportation & Aerospace category as the co-founder and CEO of Burq, a groundbreaking platform that enables businesses to offer delivery services without building their own logistics networks. Established in 2021 by Salman and his brother Shaban, Burq has rapidly expanded, now integrating more than 500 delivery providers, including major names like Uber and DoorDash, across 4,000+ cities in the United States. Forbes praises Burq for revolutionizing last-mile delivery by simplifying logistics for businesses nationwide.
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Hassan Chaudhry was named in the Venture Capital category for his exceptional contributions as Vice President at BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Over the past two years, he has deployed more than $800 million in growth-equity investments from Series C to pre-IPO stages. Forbes highlights his major investments in cutting-edge firms such as Groq and Applied Intuition, as well as multiple successful exits that have solidified his reputation as one of the most promising young investors in the U.S. venture ecosystem.
Their inclusion in the Forbes list not only celebrates their individual accomplishments but also underscores the expanding role of Pakistani innovators in shaping global industries. From redefining the future of logistics to driving strategic investments in high-growth companies, both Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry exemplify the new wave of Pakistani excellence making its mark across the world.
