Shahzada Alam Monnoo
| Shahzada Alam Monnoo | |
|---|---|
| Federal Minister of Commerce, Textile Industry, Privatization and Investment | |
| In office 15 November, 2007 – 25 March, 2008 |
|
| President | Pervaiz Musharraf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Religion | Islam |
Shahzada Alam Monnoo (born 1936) is a Pakistani industrialist and politician. He served as Federal Minister of Commerce, Textile Industry, Privatization and Investment between 15 November, 2007 and 25 March, 2008.
[edit] Biography
Monnoo was born in 1936 into the well-known Chinyoti business clan.[1]. His sister is married to Mian Habib Ullah, who also served as a Minister in Benzair's tenure. He initially studied in Welham Boys School, Dehradun and had to leave in 1947 and then shifted to Aitchison College in Lahore and later, the College of Textiles at NC State College North Carolina, United States.[2]
In 1965, he introduced the first Toyota Motors assembly plant in Karachi, then known as Monnoo Toyota Motors. However the industry was nationalized by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in 1971, along with many others. Monnoo has since become highly influential in the textile sector in Pakistan, becoming the president of Monnoo Group of Industries, which owns a number of diversified industries in Pakistan. He is the owner of roughly 20 mills in Pakistan and has served as chairman of the APTMA (All Pakistan Textile Mills Association) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[2] Based in Lahore, although the Monnoo Group has diversified into agricultural farming and mango production in recent years, the company is concentrated in the textiles and sugar industry.
He served as Federal Minister of Commerce, Textile Industry, Privatization and Investment for Pakistan between 15 November, 2007 and 25 March, 2008 and is involved in the city government in Lahore.
Monnoo is also noted for his work in healthcare in Pakistan and has made considerable contributions towards the Business Hospital Trust, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Lahore.[2] He has also established several mosques in the country.[2] His son, Shahbaz Monnoo, is married to the granddaughter of Syed Wajid Ali. Shahzada Alam Monnoo has been appointed as Federal Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry in the Caretaker set up of the Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro. He served as Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and remained President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.He also contributed in various sectors as Director-National Fibres Limited, Director-Pakistan Industries Credit and Investment Corporation Limited,Member, Board of Governors, Aitchison College, Lahore, Member, Board of Governors, Postgraduate Medical Institute/Services Hospital, Lahore and Director, Trust for Voluntary Organization, Ministry of Economic Affairs. He also served as President in various organization including Gojra Samundri Sugar Mills Ltd., Monnoo Industries Ltd., the Lahore Textile and General mills Ltd-I and II, Rawal Textile mills Ltd, Olympia Blended Fibre Mills Ltd-I and II, Margalls Textile Mills Ltd-I and II, Tribal Textile Mills Ltd. and Qureshi Textile Mills Ltd. He also served as member, Finance Advisory Council, member, Commerce Advisory Council, member, National Committee for the Promotion of Sports and Athletics in Educational Institutions, He completed his education from Aitchison College, Lahore, College of Textile, N.C. State College North Carolina, USA. Presently he was serving as President, Monnoo Group of Industries. The Monnoo Family is a traditional name in Pakistan that has been the story of success for the industrial growth of the country. A name that unique stands out as the pioneer industrial family that has played a significant role in the growth of the economy. Products The Group now owns 12 Textile units, a Sugar Mill, Agricultural Farms and extensive research units catering to various agricultural products. Dealing in different Projects listed below... Tribel Textile Mills Ltd. Rawal Textiles Mills Ltd. Qureshi Textile Mills Ltd. Olympia Blended Fiber Mills Ltd.I Olympia Blended Fiber Mills Ltd.II Monnoowal Textile Mills Ltd. Monnoo Industries Ltd. Marghalla Textile Mills Ltd.I Marghalla Textile Mills Ltd.II Jamhoor Textile Mills Ltd. Lahore Textile & General Mills Ltd.I Lahore Textile & General Mills Ltd
[edit] References
- ^ "Shahzada Alam Monnoo Federal Minister for Commerce & Textile Industry". Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan. http://www.commerce.gov.pk/newCMcv.asp. Retrieved September 29, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d "Shahzada Alam Monnoo Minister for Privatisation & Investment". Privatization.gov. http://www.privatisation.gov.pk/Minister%20porfile%20Shahzada%20Alam%20Monnoo.htm. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
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