How Bashir Jan Muhammad Turned Dalda Foods into a Household Name | Kamran Khan | On My Radar

In this episode of On My Radar, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Bashir Jan Muhammad, Chairman of Dalda Foods and a pioneer in Pakistan’s edible oil industry. From earning a PKR 1,300 salary to building a business empire, Bashir Jan Muhammad shares his philosophy of focus, self-finance, and the importance of global partnerships. Discover how he acquired international brands, forged ties with Malaysia’s Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, and expanded into real estate and stock markets. This isn’t just a story of business success — it’s a masterclass in resilience and determination. Learn about his views on Pakistan’s business challenges and his contributions to education and social welfare. Don’t miss this inspiring episode. Stream now! #nukta #nuktapakistan #kamrankhan #onmyradar #omr #dalda #cookingoil #successstory ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 - 05:29 Introduction 05:30 - 11:07 How Mahathir Mohamad & Malaysia Contributed to My Business Success 11:08 - 14:38 Economic Impact of Palm Oil Imports & the Need for Local Solutions 14:39 - 16:35 Pakistan's Oil Usage: A Rising Trend of Unhealthy Habits 16:36 - 19:14 Balancing Exports and Imports: Impact of FATA Duty Exemption 19:15 - 26:52 The Struggle Against Pakistan’s Undocumented Economy and Taxation Issues 26:53 - 29:05 The Unilever Exit: How We Turned Dalda into a Success 29:06 - 44:38 Why I Avoided Debt and Leveraging in Business 44:39 - 58:02 Air Karachi's Journey to Take Off