In 2019, Daastan’s founder, Mr. Syed Ommer Amer went to APYE Thailand as a delegate where he was runners up in the global event. When he came back, he made efforts to enable the deserving young talent from Pakistan to participate in this prestigious program, on a fully funded scholarship.
Daastan became the first and only Pakistani brand to partner with APYE Thailand where we, being the country head interviewed all Pakistani candidates and organized a national finale to choose the official delegate from Pakistan for APYE Thailand 2020.
Mr. Jarrar Haider won the national finale which was held at National Incubation Center, Islamabad in Nov 2019. Out of 50 applicants, only three made it to the grand finale who attended a one day event and competed against each other to win the slot.