Karachi-born social entreprenuer and venture capitalist Faraz Khan has been conferred with the prestigious Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the UK’s King Charles III.

The MBE is awarded in recognition of contribution to arts, sciences, charitable work, welfare work, and public service. Faraz Khan has been awarded the MBE in recognition of his work in strengthening Pakistan-UK ties.

Faraz is the founder of Social, Entrepreneurship and Equity Development (SEED) Ventures along with several other projects focusing on social mobility and marginalized groups.

A graduate of the University of Karachi and the University of Lincoln, UK, he has over 25 years of experience as a multi-stakeholder investment and impact specialist, author, and public speaker.

He has a history of partnering with local and international public and private development, media, academic, and financial companies. He has raised multimillion-dollar funds through these partnerships.

He has led impact programs between Pakistan and the UK in the fields of inclusive education, enterprise, and social enterprise for youth, women, and marginalized segments, impacting over 100,000 lives.

Khan is also a visiting professor of social innovation at the University of St Mary’s in London.

He is also a respected analyst on Pakistan, often invited by news channels in Pakistan and the UK for his opinion on issues.