The richest people in Pakistan are led by Shahid Khan, the Pakistani-American owner of Flex-N-Gate, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham FC, whom Forbes values at about 16.3 billion dollars. Among those living in Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Mansha of the Nishat Group is generally estimated at around 5 billion dollars.
Net worth rankings in Pakistan are tricky, because many fortunes are held privately by families. This guide separates figures confirmed by Forbes from estimates reported by other outlets, and it says clearly where numbers disagree. All figures are as of October 2026 unless noted.
Richest People in Pakistan: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Richest person of Pakistani origin | Shahid Khan, about 16.3 billion dollars (Forbes real-time, 9 October 2026) |
| Richest based in Pakistan | Mian Muhammad Mansha, estimated around 5 billion dollars |
| Youngest on the list | Sualeh Asif, co-founder of Cursor, about 2.8 billion dollars (Forbes real-time) |
| Main industries | Auto parts, textiles, cement, banking, hotels, real estate, AI software |
| Why figures differ | Private holdings, currency swings and different valuation methods |
How We Compiled This List
Forbes does not publish a dedicated, regularly updated Pakistan rich list, so there is no single official ranking. We used Forbes profiles where they exist and reputable explainers and reference pages for the rest. Where a figure is not confirmed by Forbes, we call it estimated and give a range or cite the source. Net worth moves daily with share prices and exchange rates, so treat every number as a snapshot.
We also include Pakistanis and people of Pakistani origin who made their fortunes abroad, since search interest in this topic usually covers both groups.
Top 10 Richest People in Pakistan
| Rank | Name | Main Business | Net Worth (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahid Khan | Flex-N-Gate, Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham FC | About 16.3 billion dollars (Forbes) |
| 2 | Hussain Dawood | Dawood Hercules, Dawood Group | About 5.5 billion dollars (Wikipedia list, 2025) |
| 3 | Mian Muhammad Mansha | Nishat Group, MCB Bank | Around 5 billion dollars (estimates vary) |
| 4 | Anwar Pervez | Bestway Group | 3 to 4 billion dollars (estimates vary) |
| 5 | Sualeh Asif | Cursor (Anysphere) | About 2.8 billion dollars (Forbes real-time) |
| 6 | Sadruddin Hashwani | Hashoo Group | 1 to 1.5 billion dollars (estimated) |
| 7 | Malik Riaz Hussain | Bahria Town | 1 to 2 billion dollars (estimated, unverified) |
| 8 | Nasir Schon | Schon Group | Around 1 billion dollars (estimated) |
| 9 | Asif Ali Zardari | Agriculture, real estate | 1 to 2 billion dollars (family estimate) |
| 10 | Nawaz Sharif | Ittefaq Group interests | 1 to 1.5 billion dollars (family estimate) |
Rankings differ between publications. The 2025 figures on Wikipedia place Hussain Dawood above Mian Muhammad Mansha, while other explainers place Mansha second. Some earlier lists, including an earlier version of this page, used lower figures for Shahid Khan, which Forbes has since revised upwards.
Profiles of Pakistan’s Richest People
1. Shahid Khan
Born in Lahore, Shahid Khan moved to the United States as a teenager and built Flex-N-Gate into one of the largest privately held auto parts suppliers in North America. Forbes lists him as self-made, with a real-time net worth of about 16.3 billion dollars on 9 October 2026, and as number 70 on the 2026 Forbes 400. He owns the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham.
2. Hussain Dawood
Hussain Dawood chairs the Dawood Hercules Corporation, one of Pakistan’s best-known industrial groups. Wikipedia’s list of Pakistanis by net worth shows him at about 5.5 billion dollars in 2025, though it names no individual source for the figure, so treat it as an estimate.
3. Mian Muhammad Mansha
Often described as Pakistan’s first billionaire, Mian Muhammad Mansha heads the Nishat Group, with interests in textiles, cement, banking through MCB Bank, power, insurance and hotels. Estimates range from roughly 3 billion to nearly 8 billion dollars depending on the source and the share prices used, with around 5 billion being the most common figure. Because MCB Bank and Nishat Mills are listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, his wealth moves with the market.
4. Sir Anwar Pervez
Anwar Pervez founded the Bestway Group in the United Kingdom, building it into a wholesale, cement and banking business. He is generally estimated at 3 to 4 billion dollars. He is a well-known philanthropist and one of the best-known British Pakistani businessmen.
5. Sualeh Asif
Sualeh Asif, originally from Karachi, co-founded the AI coding company Cursor. Forbes classifies him as self-made and put his real-time net worth at about 2.8 billion dollars on 9 October 2026. Other outlets quote lower figures, which shows how quickly startup valuations move. His story is a reminder that Pakistan’s newest fortune comes from software, not land or factories.
6. Sadruddin Hashwani
Sadruddin Hashwani is the founder of the Hashoo Group, which operates luxury hotels such as the Marriott in Islamabad, along with oil and gas, real estate and tourism interests. Estimates generally range from 900 million to 1.5 billion dollars.
7. Malik Riaz Hussain
The founder of Bahria Town is among the best-known names in Pakistani real estate. His wealth is privately held and has never been independently verified, and some outlets report that he faces legal cases and is abroad. We therefore only say that he is commonly estimated in the low billions.
8. Nasir Schon
Nasir Schon is known for real estate and international ventures, especially in the UAE, through the Schon Group. He is commonly estimated at around 1 billion dollars.
9. Asif Ali Zardari
The President of Pakistan is also known for agricultural land and real estate holdings. His net worth is commonly quoted as 1 to 2 billion dollars, but this is a family estimate and not an audited figure.
10. Nawaz Sharif
The former Prime Minister is associated with the Ittefaq Group, which has steel and other industrial interests. Estimates are generally 1 to 1.5 billion dollars and are, again, family estimates rather than verified numbers.
Tariq Saigol Net Worth
Tariq Saigol, born in 1948, is a member of the Saigol family and heads the Kohinoor-Maple group, which includes Kohinoor Textile Mills and Maple Leaf Cement, according to Wikipedia. The family’s industrial history goes back to the 1930s, when Ameen Saigol started the business, and it grew into textiles, power, cement, banking and chemicals before large parts were nationalised in 1972. Rebuilding began in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
His exact net worth is not published by Forbes or any source we could verify. One 2026 explainer describes the Saigol family fortune only as ranging from several hundred million to the low billions, and it does not attribute a figure to him personally. Older lists, including a previous version of this page, placed him near 1.1 billion dollars, but we could not confirm that, so we do not repeat it as fact.
Why Net Worth Estimates Differ
- Many businesses are privately held, so no public filing shows their true value.
- Family wealth is often shared across relatives, which makes personal figures unclear.
- Listed companies like MCB Bank change in value every trading day.
- The rupee-dollar exchange rate changes the dollar value of Pakistani assets.
- Websites copy older numbers from each other, which spreads unsourced figures.
What Makes the Wealthiest Pakistanis Different
Looking across this list, a few patterns stand out. Several of the largest fortunes were built abroad, in the United States and the United Kingdom, where Shahid Khan and Anwar Pervez grew their companies. Those based in Pakistan mostly made money in textiles, cement, banking and real estate, the sectors that dominated the country’s industrial growth. The newest name, Sualeh Asif, shows a different route, through global technology.
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Where the Numbers Come From
Shahid Khan and Sualeh Asif figures come from their Forbes profiles as read on 9 October 2026. Several other ranges are drawn from The Opinion, Insight Pakistan and Wikipedia’s list of Pakistanis by net worth. Background on Tariq Saigol comes from Wikipedia’s Saigol Group page. Several of these outlets do not name primary sources for private holdings, which is why we label them as estimated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is the Richest Man in Pakistan?
Shahid Khan is the richest person of Pakistani origin, valued by Forbes at about 16.3 billion dollars on 9 October 2026. He is based in the United States. Among those who live in Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Mansha is usually listed first.
Who Are the 10 Richest People in Pakistan?
Our table lists Shahid Khan, Hussain Dawood, Mian Muhammad Mansha, Anwar Pervez, Sualeh Asif, Sadruddin Hashwani, Malik Riaz Hussain, Nasir Schon, Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif. Order varies by source.
What Is Tariq Saigol’s Net Worth?
No verified figure is available. Tariq Saigol heads the Kohinoor-Maple group, and one 2026 explainer describes the family’s wealth as several hundred million to the low billions without naming a number for him.
Who Are the 100 Richest People in Pakistan?
No official list of 100 exists, because most wealth is privately held. Forbes covers only the top few names, so any list of 100 relies on unverified estimates.
How Accurate Are Pakistan Net Worth Lists?
Only figures from Forbes and listed company shares can be checked. Lists for private family holdings are estimates, so check the date and source of any number you read.
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