Amin Mughal, a British-Pakistani humanitarian who founded charities that aided disaster victims and refugees, has died aged 78, his family confirmed.
Life and career
Born in 1948 in the Punjab region of British India, Mughal moved to the UK in the 1960s, where he worked as a bus driver and later ran a small business. His charitable work began in the 1980s, when he organised fundraising for famine relief in Africa and earthquake victims in Pakistan.
In 1993, he co-founded the charity Muslim Aid, which grew into one of the UK's largest Muslim-led aid organisations, operating in more than 70 countries. He also established the Amin Mughal Foundation, which focused on education and healthcare projects in Pakistan and the UK.
Impact and recognition
Mughal's work was recognised with an OBE in 2005 for services to international development and community relations. He continued to be active in charitable work until his death, and his family said he would be remembered for his "unwavering commitment" to helping others.
He is survived by his wife, four children, and grandchildren.
