If you’ve followed Pakistan’s technology landscape over the last two decades, you already know the name Zia Chishti. But his story is more than just a name — it’s a legacy. The visionary behind Align, TRG, and Afiniti has achieved what few could even imagine: building multi-billion-dollar global businesses from Pakistan, creating tens of thousands of jobs, and proving that the country can compete at the highest levels of technological innovation.

How many entrepreneurs can say they’ve founded three billion-dollar companies? How many have created institutions that not only employ thousands but also earn respect from leaders across the world? Chishti has done all that — and more.

Building a Global Legacy

Chishti’s career is a testament to scale, vision, and execution.

• Align Technology revolutionized dental care with Invisalign, transforming an industry long reliant on traditional braces.
• Afiniti introduced cutting-edge artificial intelligence to customer service, pairing people and machines with unmatched precision.
• TRG became the crown jewel — Pakistan’s largest tech-sector employer and exporter, growing to a valuation of over $2 billion and employing more than 10,000 people under Chishti’s leadership.

Through these ventures, Chishti built talent, created expertise, and put Pakistan firmly on the global technology map — something that once seemed impossible.

TRG, in particular, became a company of global consequence under his leadership. Its board attracted former prime ministers of the UK, France, Italy, and Australia, alongside U.S. senators and governors — a world-class governance team supporting a Pakistani enterprise. Yet, the company still empowered local talent and created meaningful impact at home.

Resilience in the Face of Challenges

Even extraordinary careers face turbulence. Chishti encountered politically motivated accusations abroad, driven by anti-Pakistan elements. Yet, across multiple jurisdictions — including Pakistan and the UK — he prevailed comprehensively. Courts dismissed every allegation, reaffirming his integrity and validating the empire he built. His response was calm, measured, and focused on the future.

A Triumphant Return to TRG

Now, Chishti is returning to TRG, the company he once propelled from Rs 10 to over Rs 180 per share. Under a different board, the value fell to Rs 55 — wiping out over 85% of shareholder value. But the courts have intervened, exposing massive fraud by the previous leadership and ordering fresh board elections.

With Chishti poised to reclaim leadership, a transformative comeback is on the horizon. His ambitious yet grounded plan:

• Drive over $1 billion in technology exports within two years.
• Create more than 100,000 jobs in Pakistan’s tech sector — a scale the country has never seen.

Investor confidence is expected to return as TRG reclaims its position as Pakistan’s flagship technology enterprise.

Beyond TRG — Continuing to Build the Future

Even during TRG’s turbulent years, Chishti didn’t slow down. He became an integral advisor to Isbei, Pakistan’s premier AI company, which now leads the country’s technology exports and serves a massive client base in China. His focus remains the same: combine cutting-edge technology with operational excellence, nurture local talent, and expand global opportunities.

A Legacy for Entrepreneurs

Chishti’s journey holds a lesson for Pakistan’s next generation of innovators: setbacks don’t define a career — resilience does. False allegations may disrupt progress but cannot erase decades of vision and achievement. His comeback is more than a business story; it’s a testament to perseverance and the enduring power of true innovation.

Today, as Chishti steps back into TRG, his mission is unchanged: driving technology-led growth, creating opportunities for Pakistanis, and proving that Pakistani ingenuity can thrive on the global stage. His record — building multi-billion-dollar enterprises, creating thousands of jobs, and forging global partnerships — remains unshaken.

The stage is set for a new era. TRG’s resurgence will not only restore what was lost but propel Pakistan’s technology sector to unprecedented heights.

Zia Chishti is back — stronger, wiser, and ready to redefine what a Pakistani technology entrepreneur can achieve.