Fauji Foundation Tops Pakistan’s Business Rankings. The Economic Policy and Business Development think tank has released its list of Pakistan’s top 40 business groups. At the top is Fauji Foundation, with a market capitalization of $5.9 billion, 60% of which is publicly owned.
Wealth Perception Index 2025 Highlights Key Figures
According to the Wealth Perception Index 2025, Sir Anwar Pervez ranks as Pakistan’s leading businessman, with $3.5 billion in equity investment. Meanwhile, Syed Babar Ali is recognized as the top figure among private business groups.
Top Five Listed Business Groups
Among the 20 publicly listed corporations, the leading business groups are:
1- Fauji Foundation – $5.9 billion
2- Bestway Group (Sir Anwar Pervez) – $4.513 billion
3- Group of Muhammad Ali Tabba – $2.591 billion
4- Mian Muhammad Mansha – $2.399 billion
5- Hussain Dawood – $2.390 billion
Other Prominent Business Leaders
The report also names several influential business figures, including:
- Riaz Idris
- Arif Habib
- Sultan Ali Allana
- Sohaib Malik
- Nasir Mahmood Khosa
- Sultan Ali Lakhani
- Rafiq Muhammad Habib
- Sheikh Mukhtar Ahmed
- Iftikhar A. Shirazi
- Amir Paracha
- Aizaz Hussain
- Abbas Habib
- Muhammad Maqsood Ismail
- Tariq Syed
- Jahangir Siddiqui
- Top Billionaire Business Groups
Syed Babar Ali leads the list of billionaire business groups. Others include:
- Fawad Mukhtar
- Mian Abdullah
- Sardar Yasin Malik
- Dr. Gohar Ejaz
- Habibullah Khan
- Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman
- Syed Muhammad Javed
- Aqeel Karim Dhedhi
- Bashir Jan Muhammad
- Mian Amer Mahmood
- Nasreen Mehmood Kasuri
- Jahangir Tareen
- Peer Muhammad Dewan
- Yaqoob Ahmed
- Aleem Khan
- Mian Ahsan
- Ashraf Mucatee
- Shahid Soorty
- Nadeem Malik
Economic Impact of Business Groups
These 40 billionaire groups form the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. They significantly contribute to:
- GDP growth
- Job creation
- Tax revenues
Economists believe that with greater government support and business-friendly policies, these groups could stabilize the economy and create millions of new jobs.
Call for Public-Private Partnerships
Experts stress that industrial growth is vital for national prosperity. They emphasize that Pakistan has exceptional business talent, and with stronger public-private partnerships, the country’s economic potential can be fully realized.
Leadership Perspective
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the need for sustainable policies. He said collaboration between the government and business groups could transform Pakistan’s economic future. Citing examples from South Korea and Japan, he noted that supportive policies have driven their national prosperity.
