Amjad Alvi

Background

Amjad Farooq Alvi was born in Lahore, Pakistan, to Muhammad Farooq Alvi and Sadiqa Begum. His father is a doctor who belongs to the Alvi people in Punjab.

Education

Amjad was educated at Andrews High School Lahore, Islamia College and University of Punjab.

Career

He also created the Brain Computer Virus. He holds a B.Sc in Mathematics and Physics. He resides in Lahore with family, but also has a residence in Singapore.

After his initial education, Amjad started his own company called Brain Computer Services, located in Allama Iqbal Town, in Lahore, at the age of 18.

Despite being a self-taught computer specialist, his business was successful and it thrived as one of Pakistan"s first computer firms. Later, he migrated to Singapore and worked for a few telecommunication companies before starting his own enterprise.

In 2001, Amjad migrated back to Pakistan to help the Pakistani branch of the company. Brain Telecommunication offers high speed Internet in Lahore, VOIP services, video streaming, and Intellectual Property phone services.

Due to the low costs associated with the services, PTCL and Parent-Teachers Association often involve Brain Telecommunication into cases questioning the legality of its services.

Achievements

• Amjad Alvi is the founder and chairman of Brain Telecommunications Limited, the pioneer of Internet in Lahore.

Views

Despite many cases, Brain Telecommunication has always defended its position - however its services remain suspended due to PTAs demand.