It is with immense pride and gratitude that I reflect on the Global Digital Awards 2024—Pakistan’s first-ever e-commerce awards. This landmark event, organized by Deployers.pk and Delogics in collaboration with Ginkgo Retail, under the guidance of the Pakistan eCommerce Association, celebrated the transformative growth, innovation, and achievements within Pakistan’s thriving e-commerce ecosystem. As the Outreach Partner, Folklore Magazine was honored to play a pivotal role in amplifying the event’s vision and success.
Every nominee and winner represented the spirit of excellence and a relentless commitment to advancing Pakistan’s digital landscape.
Honorable Guests
The event was graced by an esteemed panel of distinguished leaders and changemakers who honored us with their presence:
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan (Governor Punjab)
Dr. Amjad Saqib (Founder & Chairman, Akhuwat Foundation)
Zakir Aijaz (Vice President & Regional Chairman, FPCCI)
Shaista Parvaiz Malik (Member of National Assembly)
Jawad Khawaja (Director, Mehmood Group & CEO, Beyond East)
Abdul Wahab Ahmad (Executive Committee Member, PASHA)
Fahad Shahbaz (Focal Person, PMYP)
Imran Sheikh (CEO, Leaning with Earning)
Mian Abu Zar Shad (President, LCCI)
Kanwal Cheema (Founder, My Impact Meter)
Adeel Anwar (Chairman, PHFC)
Their inspiring words and presence added immense value to the event, further highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving Pakistan’s digital revolution.
Acknowledging Excellence: Winners & Achievers
A hearty congratulations to all the winners across diverse categories for their exemplary contributions to the e-commerce sector. From pioneering startups to established giants, the winners reflected the diversity and innovation shaping Pakistan’s digital economy. Notable winners included:
WALKEAZE, Leopards Courier, Skynet, M&P, Payfast, Devsinc, Cresset, Foodpanda, Citymail, Ethnc, Lama Retail, Bareeze Man, Royal Tag, Bata, Starlet, Zubaidas, Rivaj, Oladoc, Diamond Supreme Foam, PakWheels, The Vertical, Dression Store, Swich, Oraan, FutureFest, AHL Logistics, Ozeefy, Baroque, Co Natural, Value Box, Tax Nerd, Logo, Digital Blaze, Garnet, GTech, Manto, Naheed, Adex360, Mushq, Sukooon International, Naya Dour, Folklore Magazine, Studio Mehr, BNB, NJ Dynamic Solutions, Robo Call Pakistan, Ecom Finances Co, Dune London, Charles Tyrwhitt, RIOS, Opay, Dankash, Grocerywave, Makeup Stash, Alfa Payment Gateway, TCS Pvt. Ltd, SAB Tech, CopyPencil, Spire Click.
Mr. Umar J. Qureshi, CEO of the Folklore Magazine received the award under the category of Best Emerging e-Magazine in Pakistan 2024.
Individual Excellence Awards
Special recognition was given to individuals whose vision and leadership have significantly impacted the e-commerce sector, including:
Faraz Naseer, Hasan Sajid, Javeria Khan, Dr. Amjad Saqib, Zafar Abbas (JDC), Moiz Arshad, Muhammad Nafay, Abbas Shahid Baqir, Raja Umair Arshad, Roshaneh Zafar, Abdul Aleem Sheikh (Marketing Head, Leopards Courier), Yasir Sharar, M. Abdullah, Abid Sheikh, Yameen Malik, Amir Attique, Hammad Hasni, Nabeel Iqbal, Mazhar Saeed, Sumaira Andleeb, Maaz Farooq, Siddra Anwar, Rizwan Saleem, Fahad Bin Zahid, Azam Malik, Muhammad Mahroz Khan.
Behind the Scenes: A Team Effort
The success of this event would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of an exceptional team. My deepest appreciation goes out to:
Bushra Ansari, Bushra Izhar, Haider Ahmed Qazi, Omer Mubeen, Malik Sajid Riaz, Faheem Raza, Mateen Mughal, Syed Majid, Abdur Rehman, Amal Amjad, Hania Khan, Hira Izhar, Sibtain Ali, Ahmed Ur Rehman.
Ensuring Credibility: Esteemed Jury
Our dedicated jury panel brought integrity and transparency to the selection process. Heartfelt thanks to:
Amir Attique (Founder, Popcorn Studio)
Yameen Malik (CEO, Sepharm)
Obaid Arshad (CEO, Ginkgo Retail)
Nida Siddiqui (E-commerce Specialist)
Haider Ahmed Qazi (GM E-Commerce, Stylo Group)
Special Moments
A highlight of the evening was the enchanting Qawali Night hosted by Amir Attique at Popcorn Farmhouse, bringing together CEOs and industry leaders for an unforgettable celebration of collaboration and community.
Looking Ahead
The Global Digital Awards 2024 was more than just an event—it was a testament to the resilience, creativity, and potential of Pakistan’s e-commerce industry. As CEO of Folklore Magazine, I am thrilled to witness and support the incredible progress of our digital ecosystem.
Here’s to continuing this journey of innovation and excellence together. Thank you for celebrating the spirit of e-commerce with us!