Agriculture & Rural Development
Zahra Malik
Founder & CEO | Agribusiness and Rural Development
Malik Growth Ventures · Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry · Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Biography
Zahra Malik is the Founder and CEO of Malik Growth Ventures, an agribusiness based in Islamabad. Her work builds on approximately 16 years of involvement in agricultural land management and farming. Her agricultural activities are centred around Khunda and Pindigheb in Attock District, where she has worked with wheat, peanuts, seasonal fruits and other Rabi and Kharif crops.
As Founder and CEO, she oversees farming operations and crop planning, and is developing the business across agricultural sourcing, procurement and marketing. The company is at an early stage, with a current focus on formalising operations, building networks and exploring opportunities that can support sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods and economic opportunities for women and young people.
Her academic background includes studies in Sociology, Economics, Journalism and Commerce (B.Com). Her qualifications also include Oracle and SQL certification, training in Medical Billing and Coding, and HIPAA certification. She is associated with the Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Areas of expertise
- Agriculture and farm management
- Crop planning and cultivation
- Agribusiness development
- Agricultural sourcing and market development
- Sustainable rural development and inclusive livelihoods
Experience and contributions
- Approximately 16 years of practical involvement in agricultural land management and farming, as described in her submission.
- Founder and CEO of Malik Growth Ventures.
- Activities include managing seasonal crops around Khunda and Pindigheb, Attock District.
- Selected for the 2026 Pakistan Women Leaders Project Digital Learning Pathway; she is awaiting further programme information.
- Shortlisted for the 28th National Security Workshop at ISSRA, National Defence University (2026), and declined participation because of family commitments.
- Participated in entrepreneurship training organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan in 2026.
Engagement availability
In-person in Pakistan · International · Online / Virtual
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