Two Pakistani professionals, Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry, have secured spots in the Forbes “30 Under 30 United States – Class of 2026,” a recognition that highlights emerging young leaders shaping major global industries. The announcement marks another milestone for Pakistani talent making its mark in high-growth sectors abroad.
Rising Leaders in Tech and Venture Capital
Forbes selected Salman Habib in the Transportation & Aerospace category. Habib is the co-founder and CEO of Burq, a U.S.-based delivery logistics platform launched in 2021. The company provides last-mile logistics infrastructure to businesses by aggregating more than 500 delivery service providers, including Uber and DoorDash, across over 4,000 U.S. cities. Burq has raised more than $10 million in funding to date.
Forbes noted Burq’s rapid adoption within the U.S. small-business and enterprise market, describing the startup as an emerging infrastructure layer for nationwide on-demand delivery services.
In the Venture Capital category, Hassan Chaudhry, Vice President at BlackRock Private Equity Partners, was recognized for his role in leading high-value investments in late-stage technology companies. Over the past two years, Chaudhry has helped deploy more than $800 million into firms including AI hardware company Groq and autonomous-technology specialist Applied Intuition. According to Forbes, Chaudhry is seen as part of a new wave of investment leaders shaping strategic growth in advanced technology sectors.
Global Recognition for Pakistani Talent
The Forbes “30 Under 30” program evaluates thousands of nominees annually, focusing on innovation, measurable impact, financial performance, and industry influence. The 2026 list features 600 individuals across 20 categories, underscoring the breadth of global competition.
Industry analysts view the inclusion of Habib and Chaudhry as a strong indicator of Pakistani professionals’ growing presence in global technology, logistics, and investment ecosystems. Their recognition also aligns with a broader trend of Pakistani founders and investors taking leadership roles within high-growth U.S.-based companies.
Pakistan has witnessed a steady rise in international visibility for its tech entrepreneurs and investment specialists over the past decade. With increasing participation in sectors such as AI, logistics, SaaS, fintech, and advanced automation, Pakistani-origin founders in global hubs like the United States are playing influential roles in shaping emerging technologies.
The latest Forbes recognition strengthens this momentum, spotlighting individuals whose work directly contributes to major infrastructure and capital-deployment systems within the global economy.
