Biography
Muhammad Bashir Azhar was born in the village of Ghartal in 1947. He was a bright student from a young age. He completed his primary, middle, and matric education from the local school with good marks. After school, he got admission in FSc Pre-Engineering at Government College Faisalabad. It was very difficult for him because he had to travel a long way every day. He would ride a bicycle to Sainwala train station and then take an early morning train to Faisalabad. But he worked hard because he wanted to change his family’s future through education.
In 1970, he got admission to the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. He studied there and became a Chemical Engineer in 1974. After completing his studies, he started his career at National Fertilizer Corporation in 1976. Later, in 1990, he joined Fauji Fertilizer Company and worked there until he retired in 2010.
After retirement, he moved to Lahore but never forgot his village. He continued to visit Ghartal regularly and always stayed connected with his roots. He is respected for his hard work, honesty, and service to his people.
