Javed Afridi facts for kids
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Muhammad Javed Afridi
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محمد جاويد افريدی | |
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Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Alma mater | University of Oxford (MBA) London School of Economics Regent's University London Edwardes College |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 2005–present |
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Awards | Sitar-e-Imtiaz |
Muhammad Javed Afridi (Urdu, Pashto: محمد جاويد افريدی; born 14 August 1985) is a well-known businessman from the United Arab Emirates. He is famous for his work with several big companies. He also owns a popular cricket team.
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Javed Afridi's Businesses
Javed Afridi leads many important companies. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Haier Pakistan. He also owns MG Motors Pakistan. This company sells cars.
Leading Companies
Afridi is also the Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi. This is a cricket team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He also helped start and is the CEO of a company called JoChaho. He has invested in many different types of businesses.
MG Motors Pakistan
MG JW Automobile Pakistan is a car company. It is owned by JW Auto Park, which Javed Afridi also owns. This company works with Morris Garages (MG) Motor UK Limited. MG Motor UK is owned by a company called SAIC Motor.
Electric Cars in Pakistan
MG Motors Pakistan signed an agreement to bring electric cars to Pakistan. They plan to build a factory there. This factory will make electric cars. In 2020, MG Motors launched two car models in Pakistan. These models were the MG HS and the MG ZS EV. They also launched the MG ZS car.
Supporting Cricket
Javed Afridi loves cricket and has supported many tournaments. He has sponsored events like the Haier Super 8 T20 Cup. He also supports the Pakistan Super League.
Peshawar Zalmi Cricket Team
Afridi owns the Peshawar Zalmi cricket team. He has owned this team for ten years. He once said that Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are very important to him. He wants to help improve cricket in his home region.
See also
- Super 8 T20 Cup