Draft:Zafar Abbas

Syed Zafar Abbas Jafri (born 13 June, 1983) is a philanthropist from Karachi, known for his charitable work within the community in Pakistan through his organization JDC Welfare Organization (JDC).

Abbas was one of the founding members of JDC in 2009 during the 2009 Karachi floods when he was a student. Since then, he has led the organization's multiple initiatives including free food distribution, education support, healthcare, old age homes and orphanages.

Abbas has been a notable philanthropic figure in Pakistan and has amassed a lot of support from Pakistani citizens, particularly on social media where he raises awareness about various societal issues.

On August 14, 2023, Arif Alvi, the president of Pakistan awarded Abbas with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, the fourth highest civilian award in Pakistan. The formal ceremony is scheduled for Pakistan Day, March 23, 2024, where Abbas alongside 117 other honorees will receive the award.