Emerging as the dynamic second generation of business and industry leadership, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, is the son of the late Senator Sheikh Ejaz Ahmed, a name synonymous with business excellence. Over the past 14 years, Dr. Gohar Ejaz has harnessed his visionary prowess to amplify Pakistan’s industrial and export landscape. His unwavering dedication has been recognized with the prestigious Sitar-i-Imtiaz in 2013, a testament to his remarkable contributions to the nation’s economy. His remarkable life journey led to an Honorary Doctorate from Punjab University in 2021 – acknowledgement of his profound impact on the economy and the social welfare. The pinnacle of recognition was reached in 2023 when he was honored with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his trail blazing philanthropic efforts, solidifying his commitment to societal betterment. Dr. Gohar Ejaz’s journey is a resounding testament to his steadfast dedication, not only to business and industry but to the betterment of Pakistan’s social fabric.
He has worked relentlessly for the betterment of Pakistan and society, especially the vulnerable segments by helping to provide quality health, education, and job opportunities. As Patron-in-Chief All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, he has been instrumental in fostering a turnaround in the Textile sector of Pakistan which has created millions of new jobs as well as generating an additional $6-7 billion worth of annual exports by the Textile sector alone in a short span of 2 years.
Textile exports went from $13 billion in FY18 to $19.4 billion in FY22. An increase of over 50% in this short period. Due to these crowning achievements, on 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of Pakistan, 14th August 2022, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan conferred Dr Gohar Ejaz with the second highest ‘Pakistan Civil Award’, ‘HILAL-i-IMTIAZ’ for showing excellence & courage in serving the State and his philanthropic services to the community to provide improved health & educational facilities.
Dr Gohar Ejaz is a seasoned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and prominent industrialist who proudly represents the emerging Textile sector of Pakistan. Being a staunch believer in Export-led Economic Growth for the country, Dr Ejaz has worked tirelessly for improving the export-oriented textile sector of Pakistan. Advocating for the rights of a prominently excelling export sector with the potential to turn around the fortune of Pakistan and its industry for a stable economic future for over 30 years. The driving factor behind such a stellar growth rate was the availability of Energy at Regionally Competitive rates to the industry, for which Dr Ejaz has struggled endlessly. His fight for the rights of the textile sector and his conviction to steer Pakistan through the present-day economic crisis has shone as bright as the North Star.
He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz – the Civilian Award for highest degree of service to the state by then President of Pakistan in 2011, as an acknowledgement of his selfless services for the improvement of the community and the business sector of Pakistan. Dr Ejaz has also been recognized for his outstanding services in business management with an Honorary Doctorate in Management from the University of Punjab, Lahore. His tenacity to resolve issues affecting Pakistan’s industries and persistence in pushing Pakistan’s export industry for a sustainable economic future.
Under his leadership, the textile industry has been able to bring new investments – expansion of $5 billion to invest in modern-day technological advancements and factories which has created millions of jobs and livelihood for the unprivileged segment of our community.