Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Salim Karim is a Pakistani entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Simpaisa, a Karachi-based fintech startup enabling direct financial transactions via SIM cards across over 15 countries. | |
| He gained widespread public attention after marrying renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan on 1 October 2023. | |
| Beyond his business career, Salim is a professional DJ known for tracks including 'TwentyTwo Don’t Trip' and 'Quarantine Mix'. | |
| He previously worked as an assistant brand manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) starting in 2005 and later joined Italian energy company ENI as a team leader in 2015. | |
| Salim graduated from Western University (University of Western Ontario) with a Bachelor of Economics between 2001 and 2005. | |
| He is known for maintaining a low profile on social media and values personal privacy. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Western University (University of Western Ontario), London |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Economics (2001-2005) |
Personal Life
| Salim Karim met Mahira Khan in 2017 at an event hosted by Tapmad TV. | |
| They got engaged in 2019. | |
| Salim is Mahira Khan's second husband; she previously married Rehan Sheikh. | |
| Salim maintains a private lifestyle and rarely shares personal details publicly. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mahira Khan |
| Note | They got engaged in 2019. |
| Marriage Date | 01/10/2023 |
Family
| Spouse | Mahira Khan (actress) |
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Career
| 2005: Joined GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) as an assistant brand manager. | |
| 2015: Joined ENI (Italian energy company) as a team leader. | |
| 2016: Founded Simpaisa, a fintech startup enabling SIM-based financial transactions in 15+ countries. | |
| 2024–Present: CEO of Jabchaho.com (Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan). | |
| Professional DJ with popular tracks: 'TwentyTwo Don’t Trip', 'Quarantine Mix'. |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/salim-karim-17b97243 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Salim Karim, a Pakistani entrepreneur, is the CEO and co-founder of Simpaisa in Karachi. | |
| 2. He began his career as an assistant brand manager at GSK, a US-based company, in 2005. | |
| 3. In 2015, Salim joined the Italian company ENI as a team leader. | |
| 4. Simpaisa, founded by Salim in 2016, enables direct financial transactions through SIM cards in over 15 countries. | |
| 5. Salim and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan got married in 2023 after meeting in 2017 at an event hosted by Tapmad TV. | |
| 6. He maintains a low profile on social media and values his privacy. | |
| 7. Besides his business ventures, Salim is a professional DJ, with popular tracks like "TwentyTwo Don’t Trip" and "Quarantine Mix". | |
| 8. Mahira Khan, Salim's second wife, gained fame with her role in the drama "Humsafar" and has worked in Bollywood. | |
| 9. Salim and Mahira tied the knot on 1 October 2023 at Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. | |
| 10. Their marriage was confirmed by Mahira's manager, Anushay Talha Khan, through an Instagram post of their wedding video. | |
| 11. Salim and Mahira tied the knot on 01/10/2023 at Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. | |
| 12. In 2015, Salim joined ENI as a team leader. | |
| 13. Besides his business ventures, Salim is also known as a professional DJ, with tracks such as "TwentyTwo Don’t Trip" and "Quarantine Mix". | |
| 14. Their marriage was confirmed by Mahira Khan's manager, Anushay Talha Khan, through an Instagram post of their wedding video. | |
| 15. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Economics between 2001 and 2005. | |
| 16. Salim Karim is a professional DJ with tracks like 'TwentyTwo Don’t Trip' and 'Quarantine Mix'. | |
| 17. He values privacy and maintains a low profile on social media. | |
| 18. Salim is not part of the showbiz industry despite his marriage to Mahira Khan. | |
| 19. Simpaisa operates in over 50 countries as of recent reports. | |
| 20. His net worth is estimated at approximately $10–15 million USD as of 2025. | |
| 21. Salim is a social worker and contributes to community initiatives. |