Karachi, Pakistan: Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL), a leading provider of Shariah-compliant General Takaful solutions in Pakistan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Saqib Zeeshan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
With over 20 years of experience in the Takaful, insurance, and health services sectors, Zeeshan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. His proven track record of driving growth and innovation across all lines of business positions him as an ideal leader for PQGTL.
“We are confident that Saqib Zeeshan’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to Islamic values will be instrumental in leading Pak-Qatar General Takaful towards continued success in the years to come,” said Kamran Saleem, Director of PQGTL. He also extended sincere gratitude to Zahid Hussain Awan, the former CEO, for his relentless efforts in establishing a strong foundation for the company. “We highly value and acknowledge the contributions made by Awan for the Pak-Qatar Group in general, and for Pak-Qatar General Takaful in particular, since the beginning,” Kamran added.
Saqib Zeeshan expressed his honour at being appointed as the CEO, stating, “I am committed to continuing to serve our customers with improved experiences and leading PQGTL to even greater heights. We will continue to offer innovative and Shariah-compliant General Takaful solutions that provide financial protection to our customers and deliver greater value. I look forward to working with our talented team to drive growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.”
Zeeshan’s distinguished career in the industry includes being a founding member of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful in 2007 and holding senior positions at renowned organisations such as Salaam Takaful, The Indus Health Network, American Life Insurance, Commercial Union Life Assurance Pakistan, and Allianz EFU Health Insurance Limited. He has actively contributed to the industry by serving as a member of the Executive Committee at The Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP). Zeeshan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Economics (M.A.), an LLB, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Takaful & Islamic Banking from Darul Uloom, Karachi.