Tanweer Ahmed

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Tanweer Ahmed
Born (1969-01-01) 1 January 1969 (age 55)
Sialkot, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Businessman, Philanthropist
Years active1988–present
Known forPhilanthropic work and Businesses
SpouseSarwat Ahmed

Tanweer Ahmed (born January 21, 1969) is a Pakistani businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. [1] [2] [3] Tanweer is the owner of the Prairie View Cricket Complex the current largest cricket complex in Houston, Texas. [4] [5] [6] He is the founder of a brand of food chains and North Coast Couriers, the largest transportation company in California. He is also the owner of Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise. [7] [8]

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Career

Tanweer was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, and moved to the US in 1988 where he started the restaurant business. Tanweer started the restaurant and transport business in the US. [9] Tanweer is the CEO of PAK Foods. [10] [11] He is an early investor in the USA Cricket-sanctioned Major League Cricket tournament set to start play in 2023. [12] [13]

Tanweer is also the owner of National Consolidated Couriers Inc. [14] [15]

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