About
AKD Group

The Group’s contributions have been instrumental for the development of Pakistan’s capital markets and modern day finance.

 At the same time the Group maintains a core focus on Real Estate Development covering commercial and residential developments.

 AKD group under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr. Aqeel Karim Dhedhi (Sitara-e-Imtiaz, 2019) whose vision, practices and timely interventions have supported Pakistan’s overall development capitalizing on the country’s underlying potential.

 The Group has stakes in key growth areas within the country including.

 • Financial Services – Market leading brokerage and Asset Management 

• Venture Capital – Seed Investors in Pakistan’s vibrant start-up arena 

• Infrastructure – Real Estate Development and Construction

 • Oil & Gas – Exploratory and Mining 

• Technology – Telecommunication services in Pakistan and the MENA region Financial Services:

 Following the largest acquisition outside of banks AKD Securities is now positioned as Pakistan’s largest financial services platform with an approximate 18%-20% market share at the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The company’s services cover: 

• Equity Brokerage at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

 • Commodities Brokerage at the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange

 • Fixed Income and Forex – Regulated dealer by Financial Market Association

 • Macro-Economic and Equity Research (FMA)

 • Investment Banking Services for ECM/DCM and Private Equity

 • Cross Asset Advisory services for business consultancy and venture capital.

 In 2002 AKD Securities established the first online trading platform in the country. Currently, AKD has the largest client distribution network with over 70,000 clients. On the Investment Banking / Advisory side, AKD has successfully Executed around 40% of Pakistan’s total equity listings indicating its prowess in the local market, while the Equity Research team has won numerous accolades from respected local and global bodies, including the CFA Association of Pakistan and Asia money. 

AKD Investment Management Limited offers funds, wealth management & investment plans and manages around PkR7.5billion in equity and fixed income offerings, including Shariah compliant products.

The asset management arm has a history of outperforming peers where World Finance Investment Management awarded AKD Investments as the Best Investment Management Company in Pakistan. Venture Capital: Originally established in 2001 TMT Ventures was Pakistan’s first institutionalized venture capital platform which launched an incubation fund in collaboration with Pak Kuwait Investment Company (PKIC), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), National Investment Trust (NIT) and SME Bank in 2002. The funds successful investments have scaled up to medium size enterprises with operations in Pakistan as well as across the region.

Infrastructure: Under the banner of Creek Developers, AKD is developing its flagship project, The Arkadians – a 43 acre residential and commercial community, situated at the prime location of DHA Phase 8 Ext., Karachi. When completed, The Arkadians will include 13 residential towers, office enclaves and retail. With an overview of the Arabian Sea and the DHA Golf Course, The Arkadians’ vision is to provide a perfect blend of luxurious and world class lifestyle. The project’s residential phase includes premium luxury apartments, duplexes and pent houses built in a community of high rise towers.

Technology / Telecommunication:

An eminent player in the mobile value added industry of Pakistan, M3 Technologies provides telecom grade VAS products and services, including Asia’s largest copyrighted mobile content library as well as Pakistan’s largest SMS aggregator. Providing technology services across a myriad of industries, the company’s diverse client base includes industries such the Banking sector, Telecommunication, FMCGs, Oil & Gas and Logistics amongst others.

Oil & Gas Investments Limited (OGIL):

Established in 2004, OGIL is an oil and gas exploratory company currently participating in two concession areas of Safed Koh Block, Baran Block and Jhangra Block as a JV partner.