In a significant ceremony at the Governor House in Lahore, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan recognized and honored the exceptional contributions of a leading healthcare professional and sports nutrition advocate. The Governor hosted a special meeting with prominent registered dietitian and entrepreneur, Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed, praising his national service.
Recognition for Sports and Healthcare Excellence
During the exclusive meeting, Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan lauded Rizwan Aftab Ahmed's tireless efforts in two key areas: uplifting Pakistan's national athletes and advancing the field of medical nutrition across the country. To formally acknowledge this work, the Governor presented him with two Certificates of Achievement.
The first certificate honored his role as the Director of National Hospital & Medical Centre in DHA, Lahore. The second recognized his leadership as the CEO of ACTIVIT, a prominent medical-grade nutritional supplement brand. The Governor emphasized that individuals like Ahmed embody the true spirit of service and help project a positive image of Pakistan globally.
The ACTIVERSE: A Safety Net for Pakistan's Sporting Icons
Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed is widely acclaimed for creating "ACTIVERSE," a unique and comprehensive support ecosystem for elite athletes. This initiative provides holistic medical, nutritional, and financial assistance, acting as an unofficial safety net for the country's sports talent.
His system has been pivotal in athlete rehabilitation, injury recovery, and performance optimization. Through ACTIVERSE, he has personally mentored and supported a roster of Pakistan's top sports stars, including:
- Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem
- Commonwealth weightlifting champion Nooh Dastagir Butt
- Tennis legend Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi
- Undefeated boxing champion Usman Wazeer
- Guinness World Record holder and alpinist Shehroze Kashif
In cricket, his guidance has extended to legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, national team players Salman Ali Agha and Shan Masood, and emerging stars like Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz.
A Legacy of Healthcare, Education, and Humanitarian Work
Beyond sports, Rizwan Aftab Ahmed is a clinical dietitian specializing in weight management, disease prevention for conditions like diabetes and heart disease, and nutraceuticals for longevity. Under his stewardship, National Hospital DHA Lahore has strengthened its role in clinical care, while ACTIVIT has grown into a leading nutrition brand.
The Governor also acknowledged Ahmed's impressive academic and family legacy. He is an alumnus of Aitchison College, Lahore, holds a degree from Queen's University, Canada, and has postgraduate certifications from Cornell University and Harvard Medical School. He is the son of orthopedic surgery pioneer Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed, grandson of Olympian swimmer Iftikhar Ahmed Shah, related to poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and traces his lineage to Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan, a close associate of Quaid-e-Azam.
Ahmed's commitment extends to humanitarian causes through the ACTIVIT Welfare Foundation, which has delivered food, nutrition, and medical aid to children in Gaza and other underserved populations.
In his response to the honor, Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed thanked Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and reaffirmed his dedication. "I am deeply humbled by this recognition. I vow to do even more for our athletes, our healthcare system, and humanity at large, so that Pakistan shines on the world stage," he stated. The ceremony concluded with a shared resolve to further promote initiatives that enhance sports performance, public health, and humanitarian support across Pakistan.
