A medical doctor, Saqib transitioned as a digital media pioneer by spending 16 years in media and distribution industries as an exclusive licensee of 20th Century Fox, MGM, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros and Eros International in several South Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, for packaged and digital content distribution. Saqib introduced licensed home video distribution in Pakistan and successfully established licensed products in a heavily pirated market. He further extended distribution to India and other South Asian countries as exclusive licensee of Sony Pictures for home video.
During 2015, Saqib further expanded distribution by launching Pakistan's first OTT service with content under license from Sony Pictures and Eros International.
Saqib's efforts to establish licensed products in emerging markets were recognized by 20th Century Fox with its Best Marketing Initiative Award for the Asia-Pacific Region.