Javed Afridi is a prominent Pakistani entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known as the CEO of Haier Pakistan and the owner of MG Motors Pakistan. Additionally, Afridi owns the Peshawar Zalmi franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and is the co-founder and CEO of JoChaho.
Afridi has made significant contributions to the cricket and automobile industries in Pakistan. He has sponsored various cricket tournaments, including the Haier Super 8 T20 Cup, and played a key role in the development of the Pakistan Super League. Afridi’s passion for the sport is reflected in his ownership of Peshawar Zalmi, a franchise close to his heart.
In the automotive sector, Afridi’s MG Motors Pakistan, under the ownership of JW Auto Park, has partnered with Morris Garages (MG) Motor UK to introduce electric vehicles in Pakistan. The company has already launched two models, the MG HS and MG ZS EV, and is working on establishing an electric car manufacturing plant in the country.