Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- Pakistan's fashion industry has gained fresh international recognition, with streetwear designer Zain Ahmad and Swedish-Pakistani model Noor Khan named among the 2026 additions to The Business of Fashion's influential BoF 500.

Their inclusion places them alongside Pakistani luxury couturier Faraz Manan, who has been part of the index since 2024.

The BoF 500 recognises people shaping the global fashion industry through design, business and culture. The publication's editors select members following nominations, research and interviews, bringing emerging names into a community that includes established industry leaders.

Ahmad, the founder and creative director of Lahore-based menswear label Rastah, has built the brand...