Future Leaders Award

Category 14

Rising Star of the Year

Under-30 technologists from any domain — the wildcard category for the next generation of Pakistani tech leaders.

Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories

237
Applicants
4
Finalists
9
Winners

Who should apply

  • Under-30 technologists showing exceptional promise
  • Early-career professionals with outsized impact
  • Students or recent graduates building impressive projects
  • Open-source contributors with growing communities
  • Hackathon winners turning ideas into products

What judges look for

  • Depth of technical skill relative to career stage
  • Projects or contributions with real-world usage
  • Learning velocity and ability to pick up complex domains
  • Community involvement (mentoring peers, open-source, talks)
  • Potential for continued growth and leadership

Eligibility

Universal criteria

Experience & leadership

3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.

Innovation & creativity

Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.

Growth & mentorship

Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.

Adaptability & resilience

Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.

Ethics & responsibility

High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.

Candidates

Nominees in Rising Star of the Year

Showing 36 of 237 applicants

Hannah Khan

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Hasan Anees

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Hasnain Kamal

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Hasnain Shamsi

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Hassan fakhar

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Hassan Javed

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Hassan Raza

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Hijab Upworkwali

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huzaifa akber

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Huzaifah Punjani

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Ikrama Saleem

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Imran Ashraf

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Imran Lakhani

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inam Ullah

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Iqra Mohsin

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Iqra Tabassum

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Ishmaan raza

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Ishmal Arshad

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Israr Ahmed Khoso

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Istahsan Khan

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Junaid Hasan

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Kashaf Akram

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Kashan Ur Rehman

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Kavita

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Kiran Jamil

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Kiran Noor

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Konain Sohail

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M Talha

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M TALHA AMJAD

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Maaz ullah

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Maham Noor

🏆 Winner

Malaika Wasim

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Manzoor Ali Hakemzada

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Maryam Jan

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Masooma Baloch

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Mehar Faisal

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Common questions

FAQ

I am exactly 30 — am I eligible?

The cutoff is under 30 at the time of application. If you turn 30 before the ceremony, you are not eligible for this category but can apply to any other.

Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026

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