Brief History
Founded in 1886 in Delhi by Mr. Shams-ul-Arfeen, the Arfeen family business began as a pharmaceutical wholesale enterprise and quickly expanded across several cities in British India. After the partition of India in 1947, the second generation of ARFEENS, led by Mr. Firoz-ul-Arfeen, reestablished the company in Karachi, Pakistan, building on strong foundations of ethics, integrity, and entrepreneurial vision.
In 1969, the third generation marked a new chapter with the launch of Arfeen International, transitioning the company into a dynamic trading enterprise. This period ushered in significant innovation and diversification, expanding operations beyond pharmaceuticals to include petrochemicals, industrial and fine chemicals, plastics, food commodities, fertilizers, fuel oils, minerals, and more.
Over the decades, the group has grown into one of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerates with over 30 companies and a diversified portfolio across a wide range of sectors including trading, manufacturing, building materials, construction, real estate, entertainment, telecommunications, finance, and investments.
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
We shall adhere to values and aspirations of our founders and be reminded that success lies in learning from the past, anticipating the future and galvanizing our resources to face the challenges of the rapidly changing world by embracing newest practices in respect of technologies, climate change and lifestyle.
FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
We will stay passionately committed to excel in our businesses through constant innovation and compliance to the highest standards of performance, ethics and integrity such as to enhance value for all our stakeholders.
Commitment
Our team is forever committed to improving the quality of life by bringing in the best of innovative technologies, services and products. We take pride in affirming to have onboard a group of highly knowledgeable, competent, motivated and well reputed professionals leading the team.Our Strength
The combined expertise of our team, along with the strength of our strategic partnerships, has fostered an unwavering belief: quality is the cornerstone of success in every facet of our business. From the people we hire and the culture we nurture, to the services we provide, the products we deliver, and the social and environmental responsibilities we uphold.