Celebrating Innovation and Digital Transformation Excellence in Pakistan – SAP Awards Gala 2025 

In a world where challenges often dominate headlines, there are moments where the spotlight shines not on problems but on solutions. On a crisp evening in Karachi, under the glittering lights of the SAP Awards Gala 2025, that’s exactly what happened. It was nothing short of a spectacular evening, filled with inspiration, recognition, and a celebration of the brilliant minds shaping the future of digital technology in Pakistan. The event brought together the brightest innovators, visionary leaders, and industry pioneers who have been at the forefront of digital transformation.

As the night unfolded, we were treated to insightful speeches from some of the most influential figures in the industry. Muhammad Naukhez Arslan, Chief Experience Officer at TMC, commenced the night with his thoughts on the importance of technological progress in Pakistan. Hassan Khan Lodhi, Head of Sales at TMC, shed light on one of the most pressing challenges faced by the country, talent drain. His talk was a call to action, urging the industry to retain and empower local talent to drive progress within Pakistan. Saquib Ahmed, SAP’s Country Manager for Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bahrain, and Iraq, delivered a keynote for expanding SAP’s influence and transforming the ERP landscape in Pakistan. One of the highlights of the evening was the introduction of SAP Joule, an AI-powered co-pilot designed to revolutionize decision-making processes. Syed Kashif Hussain, Senior SAP Industry Solutions Advisor, took the stage to demonstrate how this groundbreaking innovation is paving the way for a smarter future. It was a glimpse into the future of technology, and the audience was captivated.

As the night progressed, it was time to celebrate the brightest minds in the industry at the awards ceremony. The exceptional achievements of our digital leaders were acknowledged across various sectors through Project Awards and Leadership Awards. The process began with the opening of nominations, inviting organizations and individuals to showcase their impactful work, whose cases were then meticulously verified. The esteemed jury dedicated their time and expertise to evaluate each entry, engaging in thoughtful discussions to weigh the merits of every nomination and select winners.

SAP Project Awards Category

The Project Awards category celebrated the exceptional achievements of organizations in implementing SAP solutions to transform businesses and highlights the best use of technology to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable results.

The first award in the Project awards category was “The Most Transformative Implementation in Public and Private Sectors”. This award was for the recognition of the organizations that have embraced SAP solutions to revolutionize their operations.

The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jamali from Dynea Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Noor Us Samad from Thal Limited.
• Mr. Abdul Khaliq from Higher Education Commission.
• Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas development Company Ltd.
• Mr Sohail Rana from Pakistan Petroleum Limited.
• Mr. Malik Najaf Khan from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.

The winners were Mr. Noor Us Samad from Thal Limited (Private Sector) and Mr Sohail Rana from Pakistan Petroleum Limited (Public sector).

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Where the digital world is evolving AI, the next award was the “Best Use of AI in Business Transformation” which celebrated organizations leveraging SAP’s AI solutions to create measurable business value and innovate their processes.

There were two nominations received;

• Mr. Khawaja Tanveer Saleem From United Energy Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Faisal Khan from Tapal Tea Private Limited was awarded the Winner

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The “Best ERP Implementation” award acknowledged the projects that demonstrated excellence in executing ERP solutions and meeting goals within the planned timeline. It was truly challenging for the jury to select a winner among such exceptional nominees.

The nominations received for this award included:

• Mr. Raja Tariq Ashraf from Dawn Foods Corp. Ltd.
• Mr. Muhammad Khalid from Hoechst Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas development Company Ltd.
• Mr. Muhammad Imran Ganatra from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited.
• Mr. Khalid Mehmood Shaikh from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.
• Mr. Yousaf Rehman from Lucky Core Industries Limited.
• Mr. Razi Ur Rahman Farooqui from Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited.

Mr. Yousaf Rehman from Lucky Core Industries Limited was awarded as the winner.

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“Best Innovative Solution in ERP” award honored projects which introduced solutions that bring something new to the table whether it’s cutting costs, saving time, reducing carbon footprints, or creating entirely new ways of doing business.

The nominees for this award category were:

• Mr. Syed Nasruddin from Agriauto Industries Limited.
• Mr. Muhammad Sualeh Qamar from Getz Pharma Private Limited.
• Mr. Muhammad Imran Ganatra from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited.
• Mr. Noor Us Samad from Thal Limited.
• Mr. Arslan Shakeel from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited.
• Mr. Danish Baig from Herbion Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, Winner.
• Mr. Saeed Ullah Khattak from Higher Education Commission.
• Mr Shoaib Arif from Higher Education Commission.
• Mr. Khawaja Tanveer Saleem From United Energy Pakistan Limited.

Among these nominees selecting a winner wasn’t easy because each nominee brought something unique and impactful to the table. And the award goes to Mr. Danish Baig from Herbion Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

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“The Best Analytics Transformation” award highlighted projects that used SAP Analytics Cloud to set clear KPIs, create insightful dashboards, and drive smarter decisions.

The nominees of this award included:

• Mr. Muhammad Asim Rauf from the Higher Education Commission.
• Mr. Ibrahim Shah Khan from Packages Group.
• Mr. Usman Saleem from English Biscuit Manufacturers.
• Mr. Zubair Ahmed Khan from Tapal Tea Private Limited.

The award was presented to Tapal Tea (Private) Limited and Mr. Zubair Ahmed Khan received the award on behalf of the winning organization.

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The next award highlighted the “Best ROI achieved” through SAP solutions. The award acknowledged the projects that delivered outstanding returns on investment through cost savings, automation, and process improvements.

The nominees and winner of this award were:

• Mr. Syed Muhammad Asim from Packages Limited.
• Mr. Atif Najam from Ghulam Faruque Group, winner.

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The next award was for “Customer Success Story of the Year”. This award recognized outstanding ERP transformation journeys that delivered innovation and lasting impact.

The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd.
• Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jamali from Dynea Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Noor Us Samad from Thal Limited.
• Mr. Malik Najaf Khan from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.

And the award was presented to Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd.

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The next award was the “Cloud Adoption Pioneer Award” and this award recognized the businesses that successfully implemented SAP solutions from scratch and applauded seamless migrations that bring businesses into the modern era of technology.

The nominees and winner of this award were:

• Mr. Khalid Mehmood Shaikh from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.
• Mr. Muhammad Atif Khan from Tapal Tea Private Limited, Winner.

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The “Transformation in Human Capital Management” award celebrated projects that transformed HR processes, improving efficiency and employee engagement.

The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd.
• Ms. Mahnoor Pasha from Packages Group.
• Mr. Khalid Mehmood Shaikh from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.

Ms. Mahnoor Pasha from Packages Group was chosen for this award.

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The last award of this category was “Transformation in Supply Chain Management. This award recognized projects that redefined supply chain processes using SAP solutions and made processes seamless and transparent.

The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Tayyab Abdullah from Diamond Fabrics Limited
• Mr. Muhammad Imran Ganatra from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited
• Mr. Muhammad Khurram Barakzai from Tapal Tea Private limited.

The award was presented to Mr. Muhammad Khurram Barakzai from Tapal Tea Private limited.

Leadership Award Category

This category of leadership awards presented our leaders who are the driving force behind digital transformation, helping businesses unlock their potential and shape a smarter, more connected future. This category consisted of three awards and each of them highlighted the exceptional contributions of our digital leaders who are redefining the way we do business.

The first award of this category was “Best Visionary CIO Award”. The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Ishaq Chughtai from Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Ltd.
• Mr. Waseem Rasheed from Gatronova Group.
• Mr. Kamran Yusuf Shami from Oil and Gas development Company Ltd.
• Mr Faizan Mahmood from Packages Limited.
• Mr. Khalid Mehmood Shaikh from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.
• Mr. Hafeez Shah from Sapphire Mills.
• Dr. Jamil Ahmad from the Higher Education Commission.

The winner of this award was Mr. Hafeez Shah from Sapphire Mills.

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The next award of this category was “Excellence in IT Business Partnerships”. The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Shahram Rana from Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Usman Saleem from English Biscuit Manufacturers.
• Mr. Muhammad Aamir from Packages Limited.

The winner of this award was Mr. Shahram Rana from Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited.

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The last award of this category and the night was “Digital Transformation Leadership”. This award honored the leaders who have extraordinary vision and guidance in driving their organizations through successful digital transformation journeys.

The nominees for this award were:

• Mr. Muhammad Aamir from Packages Limited.
• Mr. Zubair Ahmed Khan from Tapal Tea Private limited.
• Mr. Nauman Ahmad Khan from International Textile Limited.
• Mr. Muhammad Azeem Khan from Higher Education Commission.
• Mr. Muhammad Imran Ganatra from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited.
• Mr. Faisal Khan from Tapal Tea Private Limited.
• Mr. Waseem Rasheed from Gatronova Group.
• Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jamali from Dynea Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Khalid Mehmood Shaikh from Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees.
• Mr. Junaid Bilal from Higher Education Commission.
• Mr. Muhammad Jawaid Khan from Dynea Pakistan Limited.
• Mr. Khawaja Tanveer Saleem from United Energy Pakistan Limited.
• Mr Muhammad Farooq Iqbal Malik from Pakistan Railways.

The winner of this award was Mr. Muhammad Imran Ganatra from Pak-Arab Refinery Limited.

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Each award illuminated the unwavering commitment to excellence, showcasing how innovation and determination are reshaping the future of technology with SAP. As the night drew to a close, the nominees were presented with unique tokens of appreciation, a lasting reminder of their remarkable contributions. The event concluded with a group photo, capturing the memories of an unforgettable evening. As we look to the future, one thing is clear – the journey of digital transformation is just beginning, and the possibilities are endless.

It is evident that digital transformation is reshaping the future of Pakistan. TMC (TallyMarks Consulting), the largest SAP ERP System Integrator in Pakistan for the past consecutive five years (2020–2024), remains at the forefront of this evolution. With a steadfast commitment to empowering organizations through innovative digital solutions, TMC continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing business efficiencies and driving economic growth. The night was a testament to the power of technology, collaboration and visionary leadership, paving the way for a smarter, more connected Pakistan.

Here’s to the innovators, the visionaries and the leaders who are shaping the future of technology in Pakistan.

Until next year, keep innovating, keep transforming, and keep inspiring.