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About Ghulam Faruque Group

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Ghulam Faruque Group

A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation

The Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG) is one of Pakistan’s most respected and diversified industrial conglomerates. With a rich legacy of entrepreneurial excellence and a steadfast commitment to national development, GFG has made a lasting impact on Pakistan’s economy through leadership across key sectors.

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Our Group Companies

Together, these companies represent GFG’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth across Pakistan’s industrial and commercial landscape.

Faruque Private Limited

Cherat Cement Company Limited

Cherat Cement Company Ltd. is a leading Pakistani manufacturer of Ordinary Portland and Composite Cement (brands: Cherat, Cherat Khyber). Operating from its plant in Nowshera, it has an annual capacity of 4.5 million tons, serving domestic markets (KPK, Punjab) and exporting to Afghanistan. The company is listed on the PSX, is ISO-certified, and has won numerous accolades, including the PSX Top 25 Companies Award.

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Cherat Packaging Limited

Cherat Packaging Ltd (CPL), established in 1991, is a top Pakistani provider of industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Listed on the PSX, CPL serves sectors like cement, sugar, and FMCG. Its Gadoon facility in KPK produces 260 million polypropylene bags and 19.8 million KG of flexible materials. In 2025, CPL launched a new SOS & Carrier Bag division with a 250 million unit capacity, serving major consumer brands.

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Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited

Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Ltd (MSM), established in 1964 and listed on the PSX, is one of Pakistan's most efficient sugar mills. Its principal activity is manufacturing sugar with a cane crushing capacity of 12,500 metric tons per day. Located in Mirpurkhas, MSM also runs a Paper & Board Division that can produce 250 tons per day of quality liner board. This facility is the largest brown paper producer in the region, supporting the Pakistani packaging industry.

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Greaves Pakistan Private Limited

Greaves Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. is a leading Pakistani engineering organization with over 60 years of expertise in the sale, installation, and servicing of a wide range of engineering products from global brands. Their portfolio includes Generating Sets, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems, UPS, Vertical Transportation, Compressors, Pumping Systems, Road Construction and Earth Moving Machinery, Mining Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Steam Turbines, Petroleum & Refueling Products, Firefighting Systems, Oil Storage & Terminal Equipment, Industrial & Retail Automation, and efficient Wastewater Management

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Greaves Airconditioning Private Limited

Greaves Airconditioning Pvt Ltd is a market leader and trusted provider of integrated HVAC solutions for commercial projects in Pakistan. The company has built its strong reputation through the successful execution of large-tonnage HVAC developments for major commercial and government facilities nationwide. Supported by regional offices in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar, the company ensures comprehensive coverage and reliable, prompt service for all its clients across the country.

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Unicol Limited

Unicol Ltd, established in 2004 as a joint venture (including Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills), is the leading Pakistani producer of Ethanol since commencing operations in 2007. Its state-of-the-art facility in Mirpurkhas, Sindh, has an annual capacity of 60,000 Metric Tons. Unicol exclusively produces high-quality ethanol for international markets, along with food-grade Carbon Dioxide. The company holds multiple ISO certifications and was recognized among Pakistan’s top 100 exporters.

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Zensoft Private Limited

Zensoft (Pvt.) Ltd is an information systems and related service provider, specializing in producing high quality business software solutions. We specialize in providing in house IT based solutions for SAP, Oracle, Network, Infrastructure Support and System Support to our Group companies.

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Our Founder

The late Mr. Ghulam Faruque Khan, HPk, CIE, Commander of the Order of Merit of Spain, OBE, was a prominent and respected pioneer in the industrial and political circles of Pakistan, who founded the Ghulam Faruque Group and oversaw its successful growth and development based on the values he espoused.

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GHULAM FARUQUE 1899 - 1992

Key Figures

61

Years of Service

74.81 bn

Net Revenue in PKR FY 2024–2025

5,683

Employee Strength

3.63 bn

Income Tax Paid in PKR FY 2024–2025

5,683

Employee Strength

74.81 bn

Net Revenue in PKR FY 2024–2025

OUR FOUNDER

About Our Founder

Mr. Ghulam Faruque Khan HPk, CIE, Commander of the Order of Merit of Spain, OBE (7 October 1899 – 29 April 1992) was a pioneering Pakistani statesman, industrialist, and visionary leader who laid the foundation for Pakistan’s industrial development. He was the founder of the Ghulam Faruque Group, one of the country’s most respected business conglomerates.

Early Life & Education

Mr. Ghulam Faruque was born on 7th October 1899 in Midnapore, British India, into a prominent Pashtun family of the Khan Khel Khattak tribe. His father, Mir Aslam Khan Khattak (1841–1922), was a respected landlord, civil contractor, social worker, and a leading advocate for Muslim education and rights. The family traces its roots to Shaidu in present-day Nowshera Tehsil, Peshawar, a historic home to the Akor Khel and Khan Khel clans of the Khattak tribe—descendants of Khushal Khan Khattak.

He received his early education at the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh, a leading institution of Muslim learning in British India.

Career in Public Service

Mr. Ghulam Faruque began his professional journey in 1921 with the Bengal–Nagpur Railway, rising to become the first Muslim General Manager of East Indian Railways from 1946 to 1948.

Following the independence of Pakistan in 1947, he moved to the new country and quickly became a key figure in shaping its industrial and economic landscape.

His major roles included:

  • Coal Manager – Bengal Nagpur Railway (1938)
  • Transport Advisory Officer – Railway Board and War Transport Board (1941)
  • Coal Commissioner – Railway Board and War Transport Board (1942)
  • Secretary – Industries Division (1948–1949)
  • Chairman – Pakistan Jute Board & Cotton Board (1949–1952)
  • Founding Chairman – Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) (1952–1958)
  • Chairman – Pakistan Ordnance Factory and Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) (1958–1961)


Political Career

In 1962, Mr. Ghulam Faruque was appointed Governor of East Pakistan, serving from 11 May to 28 October before stepping down due to political unrest.

His long and distinguished political career included stints as:

  • Federal Minister for Commerce and Defence Advisor (1965–1967)
  • Minister for Finance – Planning and Development, NWFP (1971–1973)
  • Chairman – Investment Corporation of Pakistan (ICP) (1982–1992)
  • Member – Majlis-e-Shoora (1982–1985)
  • Senator (1985–1992)

Notably, he remained undefeated in every election he contested

Awards & Honours

In recognition of his services to the public and industrial sectors, Mr. Ghulam Faruque received numerous national and international honors:

  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) – 1944
  • Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) – 1946
  • Commander of the Order of Merit of Spain – 1956
  • Hilal-e-Pakistan (HPk) – 1958