Mian Muhammad Mansha

Mian Mohammad Mansha Yahya is a Pakistani business magnate who is the current chairman of MCB Bank and one of the wealthiest individuals in Pakistan. His family owns Nishat Group. Mansha and some of his immediate family members are among the highest tax-paying individuals in Pakistan.

Early life and education Mansha was born in Chiniot into a Chinioti Arain Punjabi business family. In the 1930s, Mansha's family had migrated to Kolkata, Bengal from Punjab. After the Partition of India, the family returned to Punjab, Pakistan. His family founded a cotton ginning business which later became the Nishat Mills Limited.

Career

Mansha moved back to Pakistan after completing his studies in 1968. He began his career by joining the family business, Nishat Mills Limited in 1969 when his father died.

Mansha also served as a member of the board of directors at the Atlantic Council.

Wealth In March 2010, Mansha was the first Pakistani making it to the Forbes billionaires list. He was worth US$2.5 billion in 2013.

Awards and recognition Mansha was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz by President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf on 23 March 2004.