Hanif Bhatti is a well-known entrepreneur and the founder of PakWheels.com, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling cars in Pakistan. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1975.
Bhatti started his career as a computer hardware and software engineer, and he worked for several multinational companies. However, he was always interested in starting his own business, and in 2003, he founded PakWheels.com along with his partner Raza Saeed.
PakWheels.com started as a small online forum for car enthusiasts in Pakistan, but it quickly grew in popularity, and Bhatti and Saeed decided to turn it into a full-fledged online marketplace for buying and selling cars. Today, PakWheels.com has over 500,000 listings for cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles, and it is the go-to destination for anyone looking to buy or sell a vehicle in Pakistan.
Bhatti’s success with PakWheels.com has earned him numerous accolades and awards. In 2010, he was named as one of the “Top Ten Young Entrepreneurs of Pakistan” by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Pakistan. He has also been featured in several local and international publications, including Forbes, TechCrunch, and The Express Tribune.
In addition to his work with PakWheels.com, Bhatti is also involved in several other ventures. He is a co-founder of Sehat Kahani, a telemedicine startup that provides healthcare services to underserved communities in Pakistan. He is also an investor in several other startups, including Tajir, a B2B ecommerce platform for small retailers.
Bhatti is known for his passion for entrepreneurship and his dedication to promoting the startup ecosystem in Pakistan. He is a frequent speaker at entrepreneurship events and conferences, and he is actively involved in mentoring and advising young entrepreneurs in Pakistan.
