Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Zia Chishti, once considered one of Pakistan's most prominent tech entrepreneurs, is again in the headlines-not for innovation, but for litigation. His latest legal maneuverings to reassert control over TRG Pakistan have renewed scrutiny of a corporate record that, when closely examined, reflects a pattern of instability, unfulfilled promise, and controversy.

Track record prior to TRG

Chishti first rose to fame as a co-founder of Align Technology, the pioneering company behind Invisalign clear dental aligners. Despite the company's early success and eventual IPO, Chishti's tenure came to an abrupt end in 2002 when he was ousted as CEO by Align's board following operational missteps and leadership concerns, and a mark...