*Lahore * – The Economic Policy and Business Development Think Tank hasreleased its list of Pakistan’s *Top 40 Business Groups*, with *FaujiFoundation* emerging as the country’s leading corporate group. With a *marketcapitalization of $5.9 billion*, Fauji Foundation holds the top position,of which *60% of shares are owned by the public*.
According to the *Wealth Perception Index 2025*, *Sir Anwar Pervez* ranksas Pakistan’s number one businessman, with *equity investments worth $3.5billion*. In the category of private business groups, *Syed Babar Ali* hasbeen placed at the top position.Top 5 Public-Listed Business Groups
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*Fauji Foundation* – $5.9 billion market capitalization 2.
*Bestway Group (Sir Anwar Pervez)* – $4.513 billion 3.
*Muhammad Ali Tabba Group* – $2.591 billion 4.
*Mian Muhammad Mansha (Nishat Group)* – $2.399 billion 5.
*Hussain Dawood Group* – $2.390 billion
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Other prominent names on the list include *Riaz Idris, Arif Habib, SultanAli Allana, Sohaib Malik, Nasser Mehmood Khosa, Sultan Ali Lakhani, RafiqMohammad Habib, Sheikh Mukhtar Ahmed, Iftikhar A. Shirazi, Amir Paracha,Aizaz Hussain, Abbas Habib, Muhammad Maqsood Ismail, Tariq Syed, andJahangir Siddiqui*.Pakistan’s Top 20 Billionaire Business Groups
On the other side, the list of *20 billionaire business groups* is led by *SyedBabar Ali*, followed by names such as *Fawad Mukhtar, Mian Abdullah, SardarYasin Malik, Dr. Gohar Ejaz (Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz), HabibullahKhan, Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, Syed Muhammad Javed, Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, BashirJan Mohammad, Mian Amir Mehmood, Nasreen Mahmood Kasuri, Jahangir Tareen,Pir Muhammad Dewan, Yaqoob Ahmed, Aleem Khan, Mian Ahsan, Ashraf Moqatta,Shahid Soorty, and Nadeem Malik*.Contribution to Pakistan’s Economy
The report highlights that these *40 billionaire groups are the backbone ofPakistan’s economy*, contributing significantly to *GDP growth, jobcreation, and tax revenues*. Economic experts believe that with strongergovernment support and *business-friendly policies*, these corporate giantscould further stabilize the economy and create *millions of new employmentopportunities*.
“Pakistan’s prosperity lies in industrial growth,” the report notes. “Thecountry has unmatched business talent, and collaboration between thegovernment and private sector can unlock Pakistan’s true economicpotential.”
The business community expressed optimism about the future, stressingthat *public-privatepartnerships* must be strengthened, while *restrictive regulations andharsh policies* should be removed to facilitate investment and ease ofdoing business.