Salman Abdul Waheed - Ghartal - Ghartal

Salman Abdul Waheed

Personal Information
Birth Date
Dec 1987
Age
37 years
Status
Featured

Biography

Born in 1987 in the peaceful village of Ghartal Kalan, Mr. Salman Waheed is an inspiring example of how determination, faith, and continuous effort can change one’s life. Coming from a simple lower-middle-class family, his journey was never easy, but his strong belief in Allah and his dedication helped him overcome every challenge he faced.

Salman’s father, Mr. Abdul Waheed, was a respected and kind man in the community. His calm nature and responsible attitude left a deep mark on Salman’s personality. These values became the foundation of Salman’s character, humble, hardworking, and focused on helping others.

During his early childhood, Salman’s family moved to Gujranwala, where he began his education at Sir Joseph Sons Primary School. Later, they returned to their home village, and he completed his matriculation in 2003 from Government High School Ghartal Kalan 144RB. He continued his studies by completing intermediate from Government Islamia College, Faisalabad in 2005, and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Government Islamia Degree College, Sangla Hill. His passion for learning did not stop there, he went on to complete his Master’s in Computer Science (MCS).

Through his dedication and effort, Salman became the first software engineer of Ghartal Kalan, a proud achievement for both him and his village. His early years were filled with financial struggles, but he never lost hope. His self-taught knowledge opened the door to his professional success.

Today, Mr. Salman Waheed works as a Technical Manager in one of the most reputed companies in Saudi Arabia. His work has earned him international recognition. In 2024, he was listed among the “40 Under 40 AV Professionals”, becoming the first Pakistani to receive this honor. He also received the Best Support Engineer Award and was interviewed by AV Magazine for his contributions to the audiovisual industry.

Contributions & Achievements

Even while living abroad, Mr. Salman has never forgotten his roots. He continues to work for the progress and modernization of his village, Ghartal Kalan. His efforts are not just about development but about bringing people together through technology and unity. Some of his remarkable contributions include:

Leading the installation of house and street numbering systems.
Creating a digital GPS-based map of every home in the village.
Designing and maintaining the official website of Ghartal along with mobile application.
Founding the Ghartal Overseas Alliance Forum to connect and support villagers living abroad.
Launching Ghartal Connect, a digital platform for young people to contribute ideas for the village’s digital identity.

Mr. Salman’s vision is to see Ghartal Kalan grow through education, technology, and teamwork. His life story is a true inspiration for everyone, showing that success comes to those who work hard, stay humble, and never forget where they came from.

May Allah bless him with continued success and guide him in his mission to serve his community and his people.