TEDxAzadi Street

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Ammar Siddiqui

  Ammar Siddiqui is an author, educator, writer, YouTuber, and financial literacy educator based in Karachi, Pakistan. Through his writing and content, he focuses on personal agency, creativity, financial literacy, and helping young Pakistanis make more intentional choices about their lives. He is the author of the 4 Step Guide to Financial Stability and the creator of Paisay Kaisay, a storytelling series designed to make financial literacy easier and more accessible. His work combines lived experience, practical ideas, and a strong belief in designing a life on your own terms.

• Malik Danish

  Malik Danish is a financial educator, entrepreneur, and investor focused on making financial knowledge and investing more accessible to Pakistanis. He is the Country Manager for Pakistan at Fasset and has previously worked in Pakistan’s exchange and financial services sector. Alongside his professional work, he creates educational content on personal finance and investing through his platform, Malik Dollar. His work focuses on helping people understand money, investing, ownership, and the financial opportunities available to them.

• Masood Qureshi

  Masood Qureshi is a storyteller and change maker who uses the power of stories and ideas to inspire meaningful conversations and encourage new perspectives. His work reflects a belief in the importance of challenging conventional thinking and creating positive change through meaningful connections.

• Muhammad Ali

  Muhammad Ali is a teacher, trainer, educator, and motivational speaker associated with Youth Club. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from GIKI and a Master’s in Applied Psychology, and has pursued further studies in Islamic Sciences. With experience across education, corporate training, and youth development, Muhammad Ali has delivered seminars, workshops, and training sessions in Pakistan, the UAE, and the UK. He is also a course instructor and has worked extensively on character building, personal development, emotional intelligence, and Islamic psychology. As a long-standing member and trainer at Youth Club, he is passionate about helping young people build purposeful, balanced, and meaningful lives through knowledge, self-development, and faith.

• Waqas GM

  Waqas GM is a Pakistani content creator known for his relatable storytelling, humour, and observations on everyday life, work, and personal experiences. Having worked with more than 100 brands, he has built a significant digital presence by creating content that connects with audiences through authenticity and everyday experiences. His journey into content creation also grew from a personal effort to overcome self-doubt and become more comfortable facing people and sharing his perspective.

• Yousuf Bashir Qureshi

  YBQ is a poet, writer, performer, and creative voice known for bringing contemporary themes, everyday experiences, and social observations into his work. Through poetry and performance, he explores emotions, identity, relationships, and the realities of modern life, connecting with audiences through language that is both personal and accessible.

• Zoya Nasir

  Zoya Nasir is a Pakistani actress, model, and beauty entrepreneur known for her work in television and the fashion industry. She began her career in beauty and makeup before transitioning into acting, bringing her creative experience and entrepreneurial perspective into the entertainment space. Over the years, she has appeared in a number of Pakistani television projects and built a public profile through her work across different creative fields.