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==Controversies==
==Controversies==
On 20th August 2024 Natasha Danish wife of chairman Danish Iqbal was involved in a drunk driving incident, losing control of her vehicle and crashing into cars, motorcycles and pedestrians. Consequently three people were killed and two injured. The incident was caught on CCTV and Gul Ahmed recieved social media backlash. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/world/karachi-accident-video-speeding-suv-driven-by-businessmans-drunk-wife-rams-into-bike-pedestrians-3-killed|title=Karachi Accident Video: Speeding SUV Driven By Businessman's Drunk Wife Rams Into Bike, Pedestrians; 3 Killed|newspaper=Free Press Journal|access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>
On 20th August 2024 Natasha Danish wife of chairman Danish Iqbal was involved in a drunk driving incident, losing control of her vehicle and crashing into cars, motorcycles and pedestrians. Consequently two people were killed and 4 were injured. The incident was fullt caught on CCTV. Gul Ahmed Group which consists of Gul Ahmed Textiles, Gul Ahmed Energy, received social media backlash & nationwide boycott from customers. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dailyausaf.com/en/pakistan/wife-of-gul-ahmed-energy-ceo-arrested-following-fatal-accident-in-karachi|title=KWife of Gul Ahmed Energy CEO arrested following fatal accident in Karachi, for killing 2 and injuring 4|newspaper=Daily Ausaf|access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:15, 27 August 2024

Gul Ahmed
Company typePublic
PSXGATM
IndustryTextile, Retail
FoundedApril 1, 1953
FounderHaji Bashir Ali Mohammad[1]
HeadquartersLandhi, Karachi-75160, ,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsFabrics, bedding, yarn, apparel, accessories
RevenueIncrease Rs. 86.42 billion (US$300 million) - 2021[2]
Increase Rs. 8.45 billion (US$29 million) - 2021[2]
Increase Rs. 5.13 billion (US$18 million) - 2021[2]
Total assetsIncrease Rs. 38.78 billion (US$130 million) - 2021[2]
Total equityIncrease Rs. 18.68 billion (US$65 million) - 2021
Number of employees
7,000
ParentGul Ahmed Group
Websitegulahmed.com

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (Template:Lang-ur) is a Pakistani textile company which manufactures and sells clothing through a chain of retail outlets under the name 'Ideas by Gul Ahmed'.[3][4]

History

The group dates back to pre-Partition India. Founded by a Memon family, Gul Ahmed began trading in textiles in the early 20th century.[1]

In 1953, the group decided to enter the field of manufacturing under the name Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited, and was incorporated as a privately limited company.[1]

In 1970, it was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange, and was one of the leading composite textile houses in Pakistan.[5]

The Ideas retail outlet at the Atrium Mall on Zaibunnisa Street in Saddar, Karachi

In 2003, Gul Ahmed expanded to the retail sector and founded Ideas by Gul Ahmed retail chain.[6] It offers a range of home textiles and furnishings for the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, as well as men's and women's apparel. It also provides in-house monogramming, embroidery and tailor-made services.

Controversies

On 20th August 2024 Natasha Danish wife of chairman Danish Iqbal was involved in a drunk driving incident, losing control of her vehicle and crashing into cars, motorcycles and pedestrians. Consequently two people were killed and 4 were injured. The incident was fullt caught on CCTV. Gul Ahmed Group which consists of Gul Ahmed Textiles, Gul Ahmed Energy, received social media backlash & nationwide boycott from customers. [7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Local retail pivot helps Gul Ahmed surge". Profit by Pakistan Today. 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Gul Ahmed Annual Report 2021". gulahmed.com. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Gul Ahmed plans to carve out business segments". The News International. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Gul Ahmed's pivot towards retail hits a slowdown". Pakistan Today. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited – a profile". Business Recorder. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  6. ^ Adil, Mamun M. (16 October 2019). "Fashioning Lifestyles". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  7. ^ "KWife of Gul Ahmed Energy CEO arrested following fatal accident in Karachi, for killing 2 and injuring 4". Daily Ausaf. Retrieved 27 August 2024.