I am not here to defeat, yet I am here to win..
I believe in the philosophy of promoting positivity..
I’ve launched BOL to show the positive and accurate image of Pakistan.
I work for those Pakistanis who don’t have roof over their head.
I work for those Pakistanis who sleep Hungary at night.
I work for those Pakistanis who don’t have access to the best healthcare facilities.
I work for those Pakistanis who are unable to receive justice.
I work for those Pakistanis children who are unable to receive education.
I don’t say anything with pride and arrogance but with humility and belief.
There is no power in the universe that can halt me to fulfill my dream for Pakistan.
"Hum Hain Misaal-e-Abar Magar iss Hawa Sy Hum.
I am proud to be a Pakistani, I am proud to be an Axactian, and I am proud to be a Bolwala.
When you have faith and believe in whatever you are doing then things will go-on positively and productively.
Enjoy what you are about to achieve more than what you have achieved.
I assure you that very soon Pakistan’s bet media team will be the part of BOL, because Falcons Fly Together.
Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Bashir Ahmed Shaikh, was a lawyer by profession and the Principal of the Islamia Law College. He also served as the Vice President of Sindh High Court Bar Association.
Mr. Shaikh did his MBA with a gold medal from the prestigious Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi in 1997. Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh is married to Ayesha Shoaib and has two daughters and a son. He believes his family and his mother, Miss Naseem Bashir to be his support system.
Shaikh excelled in everything he did, be it his business or his passion. Shaikh pursued his interests in swimming and chess; where he is the title holder for 1992 Sindh swimming championship (Breast Stroke) and 1996 IBA Chess Challenge.
Additionally he also takes interest in Architecture; where he has put considerable input to Axact and BOL’s headquarters and other grand projects.
Mr. Shaikh had an innate art of entrepreneurship. He was involved with different investment ideas and business concepts. From his earnings with lucrative business opportunities, he was able to modify the lifestyle of his family; shifting from a one room home to a posh area of DHA in Karachi before the inception of Axact.
Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh during his momentous visit, being the Chief Guest, to the 14th ITCN Asia 2014 shared his vision in the area of Information Technology of Pakistan; whereas the concerned government officials also emphasized the need to project soft image of the country through such International extent Exhibitions and Conferences.
In view of gauging global economic environment, Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh affirms that Pakistan is a country with huge economic potential to attract investment from all across the world, yet the kick-start calls to resolve energy crisis and political stability, which is vital to give a sense of secured investment.
He believes that the expression ‘soft image’ is frequently used by multiple people in Pakistan but without any factual understanding of what it really means or encompasses.
According to Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh, soft image never created merely to please others. Put simply, a soft image of a country reflects and generates national confidence and that national confidence comes from “standing on one own’s feet” and eliminating the phenomenon of terrorism and religious extremism. He further added that only an independent and confident nation commands the respect of other countries and in return build the soft image of their own country.
The founder of $20 billion company, Axact, further believes in organizing more IT related exhibitions and conference that will not limited to maximize the overall software exports of Pakistan but also become the reason of getting foreign investment in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, M-Commerce, E-Commerce, IT Parks and technology zones.
Nations are impacted on numerous critical methodologies by how they are perceived globally - from law & order to tourism, foreign relations to international businesses, capital formation to technological development, socialization to political freedom. These perceptions are evolving and commuting according to the rapidly changing world.
Since a country is made up of its people, its image is the collective self-image of the people. And it’s also true that the positive thoughts of people play the important role in portraying their collective values and beliefs towards how they perceive the world at large. Your self-image is “a double-edged sword”, if you portray religious extremism, violence and contravene then it will ultimately deny the positive image and importance of your country in global world.
Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh, throughout his life, focuses on a mission to build positive thoughts by spreading positivity that resulted in launching the multiple programs under the umbrella of BOL Media Group. He believes that the top performing countries generally tend to be rich countries but not all wealthy countries are considered to be the No.1, due to their lack of promoting positivity.
Nation branding through culture also has the direct influence on image building of any country. It is an essential element that directly impact on your country’s position in the world. The countries should care about their culture because the impression others have of a country directly affects its economy in the sector of foreign trade, tourism and foreign direct investment.
Man being a social animal, tends to have certain aims and missions in his life. His missions of life will take him to that point where he can get complete gratification. If a man has no aim and mission, he cannot succeed. It is rightly said "an aimless life is just like a rudderless sleep." A rudder regulates the course of a ship. If there be no rudder, the ship cannot sail in the proper direction and failed to achieve its destination.
The mission of Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh in his life is to enable inclusive support to the children in poverty and make education affordable and accessible all over Pakistan. To fulfill his noble mission for an educated Pakistan, Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh working to establish the International Standard Schooling System throughout Pakistan.
The mega schooling system will consist of multiple English-medium education centers that will promote positive educational outcomes, gender equity and greater understanding. The mega project will also consist of spacious and clean boarding facility for both male and female, as well as multiple Olympic extent sports and recreational centers that will create future Olympians and bring pride to the nation.
Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh believes that education build the capacity of children to flourish in the corporate sector and escape from poverty that will ultimately rise the literacy rate of Pakistan.
"Education is a weapon to survive in this competitive world and an opportunity for a successful future"