A Strong Heart is the truly inspiring journey of a young man from Pakistan who made Australia home and created an extraordinary life. While building a business empire and contributing to the development of the new nation of Timor-Leste and its people, his success has not been without challenges. But with a strong heart and the support of a loving family, Sakib Awan has shown resilience in the face of life's setbacks. What more could one hope to achieve in a lifetime?
"You have done immense good for our country, and we must all feel indebted to you." - José Ramos-Horta AC, Nobel Laureate (1996), Prime Minister (2006-2007), and President (2007-2012) of Timor-Leste.
"As one of our largest private-sector employers, and one that places importance on building and enhancing the professional development and skills of his staff, Sakib is making a substantial contr
