The Dawood Group, also referred to as the Dawood Group of Companies, is a term used in Pakistan to describe a collection of diversified businesses owned by the Dawood family. The family's business activities were initiated by Ahmed Dawood (1905-2002).[2][3]
The Dawood Group does not constitute a formally registered legal entity. It serves as a collective designation for the diverse commercial interests held by the Dawood family. The primary vehicle within this framework is Dawood Corporation (Pvt.) Limited, a family-owned company established in 1948.[1][4]
The Dawood family established and expanded its industrial and commercial activities during the early decades following the independence of Pakistan, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. The group's operations are headquartered in Karachi and encompass a range of sectors across industry and commerce. Ownership remains with the Dawood family.[1]