The Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank (EPBD) has released its inaugural report formulating a Wealth Perception Index 2025, listing Pakistan\u2019s top 40 public and private sector conglomerates, including the first-ever compilation of prospective dollar-billionaire business groups in the country.<\/p>\n
The Index, launched on Pakistan\u2019s 78th Independence Day, identifies 20 leading public-listed corporate groups and 20 high-performing private groups across strategic sectors such as banking, cement, fertilizer, diversified manufacturing, real estate, FMCG, IT, and media.<\/p>\n
According to EPBD CEO Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, the rankings highlight the potential of Pakistan\u2019s private sector to drive sustained economic growth\u2014provided it is backed by \u201csupportive government policies and an enabling regulatory framework.\u201d \u201cGovernment alone cannot address Pakistan\u2019s complex economic challenges.<\/p>\n
We need a strategic partnership between policy makers and our top private sector leaders,\u201d Sukhera said. The Top 20 Public Listed Conglomerates by market capitalization include the Fauji Foundation ($5.90bn), Bestway\/UBL Group ($4.51bn), Yunus Brothers\/Lucky Group ($2.59bn), Nishat Group\/MCB ($2.39bn), Engro Holdings ($2.39bn), Meezan Bank ($2.38bn), Arif Habib Group ($1.57bn), Aga Khan Fund & HBL ($1.56bn), Attock Group ($1.35bn), and British American Tobacco Pakistan ($1.24bn).<\/p>\n
The Top 20 Prospective Dollar-Billionaire Business Groups feature prominent family-led enterprises such as Packages Group, Fatima Group, Sapphire Group, Hilton Pharma, Lake City Holdings, MEGA & Pioneer Cement, Jang\/Geo Network, Beaconhouse Group, JDW Sugar, Artistic Group, Vision Group\/Park View City, US Apparel, Liberty Group, Soorty Group, and Master Group of Industries.<\/p>\n
EPBD notes that these 40 conglomerates collectively contribute billions in tax revenues, create large-scale employment, and hold the capacity to \u201cdouble their impact\u201d over the next decade. It has recommended an innovative policy initiative requiring senior civil servants to undergo intensive internships within these corporations to bridge the \u201cpolicy-business disconnect.\u201d<\/p>\n
The think tank emphasised that sectors such as banking, cement, fertilizers, and diversified industrial manufacturing have high multiplier effects and should remain at the core of Pakistan\u2019s economic growth strategy. The report also underlines the growing role of women-led institutions, technology firms like Systems Limited, and foreign-listed companies investing in Pakistan\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cPakistan possesses the entrepreneurial talent and business leadership necessary for sustained growth. With the right partnerships and enabling environment, these groups can help transform the economy,\u201d Sukhera added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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