Shahzada Dawood was the biggest philanthropist in Pakistan. Unfortunately in a recent titanic submarine tragedy, he along with his son died. Family and friends are mourning over their death.
Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman, 19, were part of the Dawood industrial empire. Which has become one of the most profitable in Pakistan. He was vice chairman of one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, Engro Corporation. The firm has business investments in vehicle manufacturing, energy, fertilizers, and digital technologies.
The Dawood family’s foundation established the Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi. The Karachi School of Business and Leadership; the MagnifiScience Centre, Pakistan’s first contemporary science museum also in Karachi. The dawood public school provides high quality science education for girls.
Members of the Dawood family posted a statement to the foundation website about the deaths of Shahzada and Suleman. “We are truly grateful to all those involved in the rescue operations. The immense love and support we receive continues to help us endure this unimaginable loss”. The statement also said: “At this time, we are unable to receive calls and request that support, condolences and prayers be messaged instead.”
The devastating implosion of the Titanic submersible in the Atlantic Ocean has led to discussions regarding the well-being of Shahzada Dawood’s family. According to reports, Shahzada Dawood’s estimated net worth stands at around USD 350 million approximately. In an act of familial bonding and adventure, Shahzada had purchased two tickets for the OceanGate expedition, totaling a staggering USD 500,000. One for himself and the other for his 19-year-old son, Suleman Dawood. This expenditure showcases their inclination towards luxury experiences.
Suleman the 19 year old boy
His son was a business student at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. He had just completed his first year, a spokesman for the school said. Like his father, he was a fan of science fiction and enjoyed solving Rubik’s Cubes and playing volleyball, according to a statement from Engro.
“The relationship between Shahzada and Suleman was a joy to behold. They were each other’s greatest supporters and cherished a shared passion for adventure and exploration of all the world had to offer them,” the family’s statement said.
The pair’s shared passion for science and discovery, friends and family said. Led them to embark on the expedition to the wreck of the Titanic.
