Societies deal with waste by funneling a process through an efficiency matrix, to sweep up as much waste as possible. Among the most deep seated waste is one of human talent. A capable person not used or trained properly. Here, in our country this is a much deeper problem. Talent never makes it to the door of the funnel to be used or trained. They never get educated, so never enter the race at all. This is a travesty – a human tragedy. Only Allah knows how much of his given talent is being wasted by us, the society.

With this program, they are trying to balance some of this wrong, so that with some sincerity we can say we tried for our people, our country. My dua is that this leads to many young people getting educated and being given some hope for their future.

I feel lucky to have the opportunity and access to good education which helped me in my career and life. I am passionate about giving back to the community I grew up in, I believe in Tee Square for providing education opportunities to children and women who didn’t have access to traditional schooling.

As an expatriate Pakistani, there are two things I truly believe in; the first is the power of good education in empowering human beings to reach great heights; the second is in the boundless potential of the people of Pakistan.  During my time in and outside Pakistan, I’ve met so many brilliant Pakistanis that I wonder; how is it that a country that can produce such talent, such potential, is still stricken by poverty and despair.

I think we’ve done an unbelievable disservice to our nation by not treating education as an absolute emergency. TeeSquare is a service that treats this social malaise with the seriousness and urgency that it demands. The talented individuals behind TeeSquare believe in not just providing education, but quality education. I’m confident that by supporting the young men and women behind this endeavor, we shall see a changed Pakistan in our lifetimes.

I dream to see a time in which each person in Pakistan, young and old, has access to quality education. With the potential that this country possesses, I believe, all we must do is educate our people and then, simply, move out of their way and watch them soar.

In a world that doesn’t afford second chances, I support TeeSquare because it allows out-of-school children a second go at basic education.

Zainab & I go back 30 years since our FAST days. It was last year when Zainab introduced me to her joint initiative with Sadia. I instantly decided to support them in whichever way I could for two main reasons. First, the very purpose of Team Taleem’s creation is to address the core issue of quality early education for all in Pakistan and to support the segments of society who cannot afford quality education.

Second, both Zainab and Sadia are accomplished corporate professionals with illustrious careers. They decided to hang their corporate boots and roll up their sleeves for a social cause at the expense of their time, own money and brains. This made me realize that if professionals such as these could dedicate themselves to such a noble cause, the least I should do is to support them.

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had access to quality education—an opportunity that’s shaped both my career and my life.

As a proud Pakistani, I feel a deep responsibility to give back to the community that raised me. That’s why I believe in Tee Square, an initiative committed to providing education to children and women who have been left out of traditional schooling systems.

It’s more than education. It’s about empowerment.

It’s about creating an engaged, capable community with real opportunities for a brighter future.

It’s about building a stronger, more inclusive nation

One important lesson I’ve taken from American corporate culture is the value of giving back to the community. Education is the cornerstone of strong families and prosperous nations. The true strength of a country lies in the literacy and empowerment of its people. Learning knows no limits, neither age nor background and Tee Square stands out as a remarkable organization taking meaningful steps to bring education to those who have long been denied the chance. Let us come together to ignite a new dawn, one where Pakistan rises as a leader on the global stage.

I believe every woman and child deserves equal access to education to thrive. Many people in the world are belittled and are ridiculed and taken advantage of because they were not given the opportunity to build foundational learning. TeeSquare’s innovative, tech-enabled approach to literacy is a powerful first step toward equity and lasting impact to create a future Pakistan, where there is no illiteracy, no hunger, not joblessness, no despair- only hope and a can do attitude. A journey starts with one word IQRA….