Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad
Senator Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| In office 1985–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1940 |
| Died | 1998 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Children | Gohar Ejaz |
| Occupation | Politician Businessman |
Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad (1940–1998) was a Pakistani politician and businessman who was the founder of Ejaz Group.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "NAB drops charges against former BoP director Gohar Ejaz | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Patron In Chief – APTMA".
- ^ "Sheikh Ejaz Ahmad profile". Senate of Pakistan.
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