Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad (1940–1998) was a Pakistani politician and businessman who was the founder of Ejaz Group.[1][2]

Senator
Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad
Member of the Senate of Pakistan
In office
1985–1988
Personal details
Born1940
Died1998
NationalityPakistani
ChildrenGohar Ejaz
OccupationPolitician
Businessman

Early life and education

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Born to a Chinioti business family in 1940, Ejaz relocated to Karachi in 1947 at the age of seven.[3] Later, he attended the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and graduated with an MBA in 1962.[3]

Career

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Ejaz founded Ejaz Group in 1950 which was initially focused on trading commodities such as edible oils, metals, petroleum, and industrial raw materials.[2] In 1980, he expanded the group's operations into manufacturing with the establishment of Mian Nazir Sons Industries.[2]

From 1985 to 1988, Ejaz served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan.[4]

In the 1990s, Ejaz expanded his group's business operations in the textile industry.[2] Ejaz Textile Mills Limited was established in Bhai Pheru in 1990, followed by Ejaz Spinning Mills Limited in Sheikhupura in 1992.[2] The latter was equipped with modern machinery and had its own power generation facilities.[2]

In 1995, Ejaz led the group's entry into the energy sector with the establishment of Ejaz Power Limited, which comprised three power plants with a combined capacity of 30 MW.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "NAB drops charges against former BoP director Gohar Ejaz | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Omer, Shahab (February 18, 2024). "Minister, industry advocate, media baron, philanthropist, or real estate tycoon — Who is Gohar Ejaz?". Profit by Pakistan Today.
  3. ^ a b "Patron In Chief – APTMA".
  4. ^ "Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad profile". Senate of Pakistan.