us-Pakistani Business Tycoon Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalists

A prominent American-Pakistani entrepreneur is suing two Pakistani journalists based in the US for damaging his reputation through defamatory social media posts.

Tanweer Ahmed, the business magnate, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Kamran Jilani, a BOL TV reporter in Houston, and Raja Zahid A. Khanzada, a correspondent for GEO in Dallas. The case pertains to their false allegations against Tanweer Ahmed in their Meta (Facebook) posts, accusing him of orchestrating a campaign to remove Tahir Javed from his role as an advisor on overseas investment to caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar.

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Tahir Javed, a Pakistani-American businessman based in Texas, was appointed as Special Assistant on Investment to Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar but was dismissed from his position just three weeks later amid a scandal.

Attorneys from Houston’s Schmidt Law Firm, led by C. Thomas Schmidt, have issued “cease and desist” letters to both journalists, urging them to remove their defamatory posts, compensate Tanweer Ahmed for damages, issue public apologies, or face legal proceedings.

In their legal correspondence, Tanweer Ahmed’s legal team has stated that Kamran Jilani accused the businessman of engaging in a smear campaign against Tahir Javed, which included “character assassination” and “mudslinging” driven by “jealousy and personal animosity.” These allegations were linked to the removal of Tahir Javed from his position in Pakistan.

Tanweer Ahmed is an American-Pakistani entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, known for collaborating with major corporations, non-profit organizations, and hospitals. He is the owner of the largest cricket complex in Houston, the Prairie View Cricket Complex, and the owner of the Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise. Notably, Tanweer Ahmed played a crucial role in delivering over $50 million in aid to Pakistan during the devastating floods of 2022.