Dr Gohar Ejaz, HI, SI (Civ)
- Chairman Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank.
- Chairman FPCCI-PERG,
- Chairman Anomaly Committee Business- FBR,
- Patron-in-Chief APTMA, Member of senate committee of NDU.
- Former Federal Minister for Commerce, Industry & Production, Investment, Overseas and Interior.
Dr. Gohar Ejaz is a distinguished entrepreneur, visionary philanthropist, and influential industrialist whose extraordinary contributions have left an indelible mark on Pakistan’s economic, healthcare, and educational landscapes. With over 38 years of impactful leadership, he has emerged as a transformative force, fostering growth across diverse sectors and advocating for export-led economic development. As a former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industry & Production, Investments, Overseas Pakistanis, and Interior, Dr. Ejaz brought strategic acumen and innovative policymaking to some of the nation’s most critical portfolios, advancing sustainable development. His academic laurels include a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Karachi University and an Honorary Doctorate in Management from the University of Punjab, conferred in recognition of his remarkable contributions to business and social welfare.
Industry Leader
Dr. Gohar Ejaz stands as a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur with a proven track record of excellence in business and national policy. As Patron-in-Chief of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), he has been instrumental in revitalizing Pakistan's textile industry. Under his leadership, the sector achieved remarkable growth, with exports rising by 50% from $13 billion in FY18 to $19.4 billion in FY22. This transformative progress not only created millions of jobs but also attracted investments exceeding $5 billion in advanced technology and infrastructure, solidifying the textile industry's role as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy.
National Commitment
Dr. Gohar Ejaz’s unwavering dedication to Pakistan’s progress has positioned him as a transformative leader in both economic and social spheres. Recognized with some of the nation’s highest civilian honors—including
Dr. Ejaz’s vision extends beyond the textile industry. He is committed to reducing Pakistan's reliance on foreign aid, focusing instead on fostering self-sustaining economic growth. In collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), he has contributed to the development of forward-looking strategies to strengthen the nation’s economy. His leadership also extends to key institutions, including his role as Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and advisory positions in the Governor’s Business Advisory Committee and TEVTA.
Dedicated Philanthropist
Beyond his industrial achievements, Dr. Gohar Ejaz has made a profound impact on healthcare and social welfare through his philanthropic efforts. Serving as Chairman of Jinnah Hospital and Allama Iqbal Medical College since 2019, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including the establishment of the Sheikh Ejaz Ahmed Trust Dialysis Center, which provides over 50,000 free treatments annually. Through the Gohar Ejaz Foundation, he has focused on improving education and healthcare for underserved communities. Notable programs include the National Outreach Program, offering fully funded scholarships to deserving students at leading institutions such as LUMS and Allama Iqbal Medical College. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his foundation distributed essential rations to more than 100,000 families and ensured millions of free meals annually for hospital patients and their attendants in collaboration with the Lahore Institute of Health Sciences and Indus Hospital & Health Network.
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Economic Policy and Business Development Think Tank
Economic Policy and Business Development Think Tank is a non-partisan and non-profit organization founded in 2024 with a clear vision to drive Pakistan’s economic progress based on evidence-based research, policy advocacy and policy implementation. Our mission is to provide relevant research and data-driven insights to policy-makers in the private and public sectors.
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focus on providing scholarships to students from across the country
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
Dr Gohar Ejaz, starting an initiative to revive cotton in Pakistan
Dr Gohar Ejaz, Patron-In-Chief, APTMA is the pioneer of ACF project with a goal to revive cotton crop by introducing innovative technologies in seed variety development, certified approval systems for seed production, educating the farmers, launching training programs and proposing policy recommendations to government.
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