In a significant moment for Pakistan's education sector, four exceptional students have been chosen to represent the nation for the first time at the prestigious Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) 2026 in Dubai. The selected finalists were honored during a special interactive session held at the Hashoo Group Head Office in Islamabad.
Leadership Encourages Young Ambassadors
Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman & CEO of Hashoo Group, personally met with the students to congratulate them on their remarkable achievement. During the session, he commended the finalists for earning the honor of representing Pakistan on a global hospitality platform. Hashwani urged the students to carry themselves with confidence, reminding them that they are not merely participants from the Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) but are ambassadors for their entire country.
He strongly encouraged the team to embody the core values of professionalism, integrity, and excellence throughout the international competition. The meeting was also attended by key figures from the Hashoo Group's education leadership, including Haseeb Gardezi, Executive Director of Pearl-Continental Lahore and the Education Division, Azam Jamil, Advisor to the CEO for Education, and Faisal Naeem, Director Education. They collectively expressed immense pride in the students' accomplishment and reaffirmed the group's steadfast commitment to supporting emerging talent within the hospitality industry.
A Milestone for Pakistani Hospitality
The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) is a highly prestigious global competition that brings together the brightest hospitality students from leading institutions across the world. The event is designed to address real-world industry challenges through innovation, leadership, and collaboration. HSHM’s participation marks Pakistan’s official debut in this international forum, a major milestone that underscores the institution's dedication to nurturing the young leaders required for the country's rapidly growing hospitality sector.
This landmark achievement reflects the Hashoo Group’s broader mission to empower the next generation of industry leaders. The selected students will now intensify their preparations under the dedicated mentorship of Azam Jamil as they gear up for the FLC 2026 global finals, ready to showcase Pakistani talent on the world stage in Dubai.
