Tanweer Ahmed | |
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| Born | January 21, 1969 Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Cricket development in the United States |
Tanweer Ahmed (born January 21, 1969) is a Pakistani-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist known for his involvement in the development of cricket infrastructure in the United States. He is the owner of the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas and an investor in Major League Cricket.
Ahmed was born in Sialkot, Pakistan. In 1988, he moved to the United States, where he began working in the restaurant industry before expanding into transportation and logistics businesses.
Ahmed established businesses in the food and transportation sectors after relocating to the United States. He is associated with PAK Foods and National Consolidated Couriers Inc., operating in the retail and logistics industries.
According to coverage in regional and national media, Ahmed developed the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas. [1] [2]
Ahmed is the owner of the Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise, which competes in Minor League Cricket in the United States. [3]
He has been reported as an investor in Major League Cricket. [4]
Media outlets including The Washington Post have reported on the growth of cricket in Texas, including reference to Ahmed’s involvement. [5]
Ahmed has been involved in charitable initiatives in the Houston area. [6]
Ahmed has authored opinion articles in The Nation, including: