Anwar Pervez Biography

Anwar Pervez is a famous Pakistani Businessman, who was born on Mar 15, 1935 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Find Anwar Pervez age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Anwar Pervez’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Anwar Pervez

Syed Anwar Pervez, also known as Sir Anwar Pervez, is a Pakistani-born British billionaire businessman, industrialist, and philanthropist. In 1976, he founded Bestway Wholesale with a single cash-and-carry depot in Acton, London. Under his leadership, the Bestway Group grew into cash-and-carry, pharmacies (Well Pharmacy), cement manufacturing (Bestway Cement in Pakistan), and banking (UBL in Pakistan).

The Anwar Parvez biography states that he immigrated to Bradford, UK, in 1956, initially working as a bus conductor and driver. In 1963, he opened a convenience store named “Kashmir” in Earl’s Court, London. He has received the OBE and was knighted (Sir) in 1999. He has also received the Hilal-e-Pakistan. He stepped down from day-to-day operations in 2004 but remains chairman emeritus.

Anwar Pervez Net Worth

Anwar Pervez net worth is estimated at $4.5 billion USD. However, it is not confirmed. His Bestway Group is the UK's 10th-largest privately-owned business, second-largest wholesale cash-and-carry operator, and third-largest retail pharmacy. The group's annual turnover exceeds £4.5–5 billion. His first job was as a telephone operator for PTCL, earning Rs 96 per month.

Anwar Pervez Daughter

Anwar Pervez daughter is Farah Pervez. She was born from Anwar’s second wife, Sabiha Qasim. In 2012, Farah married Syed Abid Hussain Imam, the son of Pakistani politicians Abida Hussain and Fakhar Imam. She remains largely out of the public spotlight.

Anwar Pervez Family

Anwar comes from a modest farming family in a small village called Thathi. The current Anwar Pervez family includes his second wife, Sabiha Kasim, with whom he had four children. He also has a child from her first marriage and a son-in-law as well. His nephew Zameer Chaudhry is the chief executive of Bestway Group and is himself a billionaire.

Anwar Pervez Religion

Anwar Pervez religion is Islam. His name and surname are most commonly used by the Muslim communities. Anwar believes his success came through "one percent chance, 99 percent discipline, and integrity."

Anwar Pervez Children

Anwar Pervez children are five in total. He has one son, Rizwan Pervez, from his first marriage. From his second wife, Sabiha Kasim, he has sons Suleiman Pervez and Dawood Pervez and daughter Farah Pervez. Rizwan and Dawood serve as directors of the Bestway Group.

Anwar Pervez Wife

Anwar Pervez has been married twice. His first wife's name has not been publicly disclosed. He is currently married to his second wife, Sabiha Kasim, with whom he has had four children. Anwar Pervez wife has maintained a low public profile throughout his business career.

Anwar Pervez Education

Anwar Pervez education includes his matriculation in Pakistan. He later studied at Forman Christian College. In 1956, he moved to the United Kingdom. He then worked as a bus conductor and driver in Bradford, working double shifts seven days a week. In 2012, the University of Bradford awarded Sir Anwar Pervez an honorary Doctor of Law degree.