Tanweer Ahmed (born January 21, 1969) is a Pakistani-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist known for his involvement in the development of cricket infrastructure in the United States. He is the owner of the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas and an investor in Major League Cricket.
Ahmed was born in Sialkot, Pakistan. In 1988, he moved to the United States, where he began working in the restaurant industry before expanding into transportation and logistics businesses.
Ahmed established businesses in the food and transportation sectors after relocating to the United States. He is associated with PAK Foods and National Consolidated Couriers Inc., operating in the retail and logistics industries.
According to coverage in regional and national media, Ahmed developed the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Texas.
Ahmed is the owner of the Houston Hurricanes cricket franchise, which competes in Minor League Cricket in the United States.
He has been reported as an investor in Major League Cricket.
Media outlets including The Washington Post have reported on the growth of cricket in Texas, including reference to AhmedâÂÂs involvement.
Ahmed has been mentioned in coverage related to the expansion of cricket infrastructure in the United States, particularly in connection with Major League Cricket development initiatives in Texas.
Ahmed has been involved in charitable initiatives in the Houston area.
In 2023, Ahmed pledged US$9 million toward the development of an information technology tower at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad.
Ahmed has authored opinion articles in The Nation, including:
Ahmed has authored opinion articles on geopolitics, economic policy, and regional affairs. His columns have appeared in publications including The Nation, Samaa TV, and Daily Times.