Ishtiaq Baig - His Achivements

Ishtiaq Baig is Vice Chairman Baig Group Companies a multinational conglomerate engaged in diversified industrial and commercial activities operating in Pakistan, U.A.E. and Morocco.

On the commission of Government of Morocco, Government of Pakistan has appointed him Hon. Consul General of Kingdom of Morocco for the consular jurisdiction over the province of Sind.

Apart from being an industrialist he is a writer and a columnist. Regularly writes columns on national and international issues for “daily Jang” the largest circulated newspaper of Pakistan.

Among his many awards and accolades, he has also the honour of taking part in Ghusl-e-Kaab’a in 2007 on the invitation of Saudi government and stayed inside Kaab’a for more than 45 minutes.

As he is a very successful business tycoon, there is one big achievement in his life that makes him more special. i.e. He is the one who was invited by the Saudi Government to attend the spiritual ceremony of Gusl-e-Ka’ba (Subhan Allah) and stayed inside Kaaba for more than 45 minutes.

Some of his achievements are as under:

Appointed Hon. Consul General of Kingdom of Morocco, by President of Pakistan on the commission of Moroccan government for the consular jurisdiction over the province of Sindh.
Considered among the top columnist of Jang group of newspapers. His columns are published in Daily Jang and are widely read by people not only in Pakistan but also abroad. His name is mentioned in wikipedia as among the leading columnist of Pakistan.
Have the honour of taking part in Ghusl-e-Kaab’a in 2007 on the invitation of Saudi government and stayed inside Kaab’a for more than 45 minutes.
Recipient of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Best Export Trophy Awards from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan for the last Nine consecutive years on export of textile.
Accompanied President and Prime Minister of Pakistan on their various foreign official overseas visits as part of their entourage.
Frequently appears as economist and columnist on different television channels for his expert views on national and international issues.
Declared among the well-dresses personality of the country by the National Council for Culture and Arts.
Chairman, Pakistan Morocco Business Council of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.