Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited was incorporated in 1947 immediately after partition, when it took over the business

of the Imperial Tobacco Company of India which had been operational in the subcontinent since 1905.

The company prides itself in being the first multi-national company to begin its operations in Pakistan. Our parent company, British American Tobacco has been in business for over 100 years now with a presence in over 180 countries. The Group has built an international reputation for making and marketing high quality brands for the millions of informed adults who choose to consume tobacco.

From being just a single factory operation to a company which is involved in every aspect of cigarette production, from crop to consumer, we have evolved into one of the leading corporations in Pakistan. We run two state of the art factories and employ more than 1,700 people while indirectly providing livelihoods to more than a million people who are involved in various aspects of the business. We are market leaders and contribute more than Rs. 30 billion in excise duties and taxes to the Government. Our strategy reflects our vision, being the champions of growth, productivity, responsibility and a winning organization.

Our brands encompass our values and we boast a diversified portfolio catering to the different tastes and preferences of the entire tobacco market. By offering products that are superior in quality, driven by global standards, we meet and exceed the expectations of our consumers.

We, as a company, work towards broader goals beyond the benefit of the shareholders and demonstrate support for communities, high standards of ethical behaviour and greater transparency and accountability. We are committed to continuous improvement and to keeping an open mind. We have learnt that companies can rarely act alone; almost all our contributions to society involve working constructively with others and by engaging and listening to our stakeholders. By matching our words with our actions, we aim to demonstrate the behaviour of a responsive and responsible tobacco company.

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited is part of the following trade and industrial associations:

Cigarette Manufacturers Association Of Pakistan (CMA) Management Association Of Pakistan (MAP) Overseas Investors Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) Anti-Counterfeit and Infringement Forum (ACIF)

Our history Pakistan Tobacco Company is the member of the multinational British American Tobacco group (BAT). In Pakistan, BAT carries out its business under the name of Pakistan Tobacco Company (Ptc). From being the first multinational to set up its business in Pakistan in 1947 and beginning operations out of a warehouse near Karachi Port, we have come a long way.

From being just a single factory operation to a company which is now involved in every aspect of cigarette production, from crop to consumer, we have evolved and grown with Pakistan. However, what is significant about these 62 years is the effort that Pakistan Tobacco Company has demonstrated in the development of the country. By being instrumental in the campaign for modern agricultural and industrial practices, we have helped in the development and progress of the agricultural and industrial sector in the country.

We have been supporting and contributing to various causes of national interest. Educating growers in the latest techniques and technology in agriculture, afforestation and free health care in designated areas are but a few examples.

Throughout these 62 years, our continuous investment in people, brands, technology, innovation and the communities in which we operate has borne fruit in many ways. We are deemed as a partner of choice by many, our Environmental, Health and Safety standards are a source of inspiration for local companies, our industrial relations practices have led and influenced local practices, and as a result of all these, our managers are highly valued and sought after people in the Pakistani corporate world based on the training and exposure we give them from very early on in their careers.

Suffice it to say that the history of the Pakistan Tobacco Company is closely linked with the development and history of the areas in which we operate. Be it corporate practices, social investments, advancements in agricultural techniques, or establishing new ways of marketing and distribution, we have always been instrumental in establishing the benchmarks against which others are measured.