A LEGACY OF GENERATIONS
The Imperial Group was founded by Mr. Abdul Ghani Khan (Late) in 1931 when he started the Imperial Electric Company. After a few years of laying the foundations for the company he passed on the controls to his sons, Mr. Abdul Rehman (Late) and Mr. Atta ur Rehman (Late) in early 1940s. Both brothers worked diligently in building up the Imperial Group. In mid-50’s, the brothers partnered up with, Mr. Sheikh Abdul Mannan (Late) and Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Siddiqui (Late), further expanding the group by launching into new endeavours, both public and private.
Throughout its history, the Imperial group has been a part of designing and building Pakistan’s electrical and civil infrastructure. The first high-voltage transmission line, Warsak-Kharian (132KV) was awarded and completed by the construction division of IEC (now ICC Pvt. Ltd) led by Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Siddiqui (Late). A large number of important buildings such as the Civil Secretariat, the first government office block in Islamabad, were built by another group company, Interhom (now disinvested).
The group has successfully completed several transmission lines, power plants, grid-stations & substations, thermal plants, ceramic insulators, long rod switches, switchgear, diesel generators, airfield lighting, instrument landing and aircraft stand equipment installation projects.
Over its long and illustrious life, The Imperial Electric Company, has obtained the distribution rights of renowned companies such as ALCOA, Asea (now known as ABB), NGK, Deutz, Copperweld, Yotai Refractories and Thorn Lighting, to name a few. IEC now represents Chint, Schneider Electric, ADB SAFEGATE, ITW GSE, JBT AeroTech, Leoni, Thales, and Tungsram Lighting (previously GE Lighting). To date, the 5th Generation of the family has carried on the legacy and thrives to evolve the group with the latest innovations and technologies.
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Ltd was fully established in 1954 by Mr. Atta Ur Rehman (Late). The machinery for the first insulator manufacturing plant was imported from France and Japan. With the ever increasing demand for insulators it was decided to expand the plant further and in 1968 the new plant located at Lahore Sheikupura Road was inaugurated.
A technical collaboration agreement was signed between EMCO and NGK Insulators Japan to provide high quality insulators using local raw material. The plant is now manned by a team of highly qualified engineers, 600 technicians and numerous diligent workers. The company has a present capacity of producing 5000 tons of insulators annually. With the immense efforts of Mr. S.A. Mannan (Late) and Mr. Atta Ur Rehman (Late) the company is now listed on Stock Exchange of Pakistan as a Public Limited Company since 1983.
ICC (Pvt.) Ltd was established in 1958 as the founding members realized a need for electric power. ICC has been recognized as a World Leader in Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution projects across Pakistan. All this success shows the professional commitment, innovation, cost effectiveness and timely execution of all these projects which have ensured client satisfaction.
ICC also has the credit of being recognized as the first Pakistani company to handle these projects and has been building landmark projects since 1960. With the efforts of its technical staff, ICC has been involved in successfully completing various projects such as Transmission Lines, Sub Stations, Thermal Power Stations, Hydel Power Stations, Gas Turbine Power Stations and many other projects that have contributed in the growth of the Electrical Power and Industrial development in Pakistan since 1958. ICC also has owned a variety of equipment ranging from Tension Stringing equipment to Stringing Tools & Plants to Tower Erection and Foundation Tools & Plants.
Commonly known as AETCON, was established as a joint venture between ICC (Pvt.) Ltd., (Lahore, Pakistan) and Tamimi Company (Dammam, Saudi Arabia) for the construction of High Voltage Transmission Lines and Sub-stations on Turn-key basis.
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Imperial Electric Company was founded in 1931 by Mr. Abdul Ghani Khan (Late) on Brandreth Road, Lahore — one of only two Muslim-owned electrical engineering companies in the Indian Sub-Continent.
Lahore
With humble beginnings on Brandreth Road (now Nishter Road), IEC was one of two Muslim trading houses of electrical goods in the Indian subcontinent. Founded by Mr. Abdul Ghani Khan, the company grew to become a leading group in electrical engineering, trading, construction, and manufacturing.
Resolution
IEC provided lighting and sound system free of charge at the historic Pakistan Resolution event at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore. This marked IEC's commitment to the nation's cause and demonstrated its technical capabilities in large-scale electrical installations.
Industries
Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd (now EMCO Industries Ltd) was established to manufacture low-voltage porcelain products. This marked IEC's entry into manufacturing, expanding beyond trading into production of electrical equipment.
132KV Line
The first high-voltage transmission line, Warsak–Kharian (132KV), was awarded and completed by the construction division of IEC — establishing the company as a leader in power transmission infrastructure in Pakistan.
Generation
Mr. Abdul Ghani Khan retired from active participation. Leadership passed to the second generation — Mr. A. Rehman as MD of The Imperial Electric Co. Ltd., and Mr. Ata-ur-Rehman as MD of EMCO.
Construction Co.
As IEC's Construction Division grew, it was formally spun off as Imperial Construction Company (now ICC). This allowed both companies to focus on core competencies and expand their operations more effectively.
Partnership
EMCO expanded with technical collaboration from NGK Insulators Ltd. of Japan, becoming the only plant in Pakistan manufacturing high-tension porcelain insulators. Major WAPDA contracts secured, including a Rs. 6 million contract for a 220-kv line.
Ghani Khan
The founder of The Imperial Electric Company Ltd. passed away on 19th September 1979, at the age of 89. He witnessed his small trading house grow into a group leading in electrical engineering, trading, construction, manufacturing, and civil engineering in Pakistan.
Portfolio
EMCO expanded by adding porcelain wall and floor tiles to its portfolio of products, demonstrating the company's ability to adapt and grow in new markets while maintaining core expertise in porcelain manufacturing.
Textiles
ICC Textiles was established, further diversifying the Imperial Group's portfolio into the textile industry — demonstrating strategic vision and the ability to enter new sectors while maintaining excellence across all operations.
Division
The Lightning Arrester Division was inaugurated on March 6, 1996, by H.E. Mr. Jürgen Kleiner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany — marking another milestone in EMCO's expansion and international collaboration.
Generators
IEC started assembly of diesel generators using Deutz engines, strengthening its position as a comprehensive electrical solutions provider and meeting the growing demand for reliable backup power systems in Pakistan.
Joint Venture
ICC and Al-Tamimi Group of KSA entered a joint venture, establishing Arabian Electrical Transmission Line Construction Company (AETCON) — marking the group's expansion into the Middle East and demonstrating its international capabilities.
& KLV Germany
Imperial Soft (Pvt) Ltd. was born out of a joint venture between IEC and KLV (GmbH) Germany as a software development back office for German software clients — marking the group's entry into the technology sector.
Turkmenistan
IEC successfully completed its first Airfield Lighting project at Mary International Airport, Turkmenistan — demonstrating capability to execute complex international projects and marking its entry into specialized airport infrastructure.
Excellence
The Imperial Group stands as a symbol of excellence, serving industries across the globe. From a small trading house in 1931 to a diversified group of companies, IEC continues to lead in electrical engineering, manufacturing, construction, and technology — building on the foundation laid by Mr. Abdul Ghani Khan.
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