Founded in 1953 by Haji Bashir Ali Mohammad, Gul Ahmed is a leading vertically integrated textile manufacturer and retailer based in Karachi, Pakistan. The company operates across spinning, weaving, processing, designing, stitching, and retail, offering a wide range of fabrics, apparel, home textiles, yarn, and accessories. Its retail brand, Ideas by Gul Ahmed, has grown to over 40 stores nationwide. Gul Ahmed exports globally, including to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is publicly listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange under the symbol GATM, with majority ownership held by Gul Ahmed Holdings (Private) Limited.