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The journey

Five decades of building — and leading.

From a family workshop that pioneered Pakistani synthetic leather to the presidency of the country's apex chamber, the milestones that shaped a career.

1968

An industrial legacy begins

The ATS Group is founded by Mian Nisar Elahi — establishing Pakistan's first synthetic-leather manufacturing, the foundation of the family's industrial house.

2004

President, Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Elected to lead the LCCI, one of Pakistan's oldest and most influential chambers — his first major stewardship of a national business institution.

2005

Nisar Spinning Mills established

The group expands into textiles and spinning, adding contamination-free cotton yarn to a portfolio already spanning chemicals and synthetic leather.

2011

Nimir Chemicals Pakistan acquired

The group acquires Nimir Chemicals Pakistan Limited from Knightsbridge Chemicals, London — deepening its petrochemicals base in phthalic anhydride and plasticisers.

2018

Caretaker Provincial Minister, Punjab

Called into public service in the caretaker Punjab cabinet, holding the portfolio for Industries, Commerce & Investment.

2020

President, FPCCI

Elected President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry on the Businessmen Panel ticket, becoming the national voice of Pakistan's business community.

2023

Vice President, SAARC Chamber

Elected Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, carrying Pakistan's private-sector agenda across the eight-nation regional bloc.

2026

Re-elected Chairman, Businessmen Panel

Re-elected to lead the Businessmen Panel for a further three-year term — continuing as one of the most enduring figures in Pakistan's chamber politics.

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