# List of companies with in-house R&D in Pakistan

Tamtam tracks 60 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Pakistan. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Getz Pharma, Interloop Limited and The University of Lahore. Their median headcount is 710. Half of them were founded in 1992 or later. The most common headquarters are Lahore (24), Faisalabad (7) and Karachi (7).

This list of companies with in-house R&D in Pakistan features mostly large firms, predominantly in textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and education. Notable companies include Getz Pharma, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, Interloop Limited, a global apparel manufacturer, and The University of Lahore, an educational institution. NADRA is also present, focusing on IT services and IT consulting.

A significant concentration of these companies is found in Lahore, with several educational institutions and textile manufacturers headquartered there. Faisalabad also shows a cluster of textile manufacturing firms, indicating regional specializations within Pakistan's R&D landscape.

🇵🇰 Pakistan · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Getz Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/getz-pharma) (getzpharma.com)<br>Manufacturing pharmaceutical products with WHO pre-qualified facilities, recognized by PIC/S and EAEU, and LEED Platinum certified for sustainability. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 6,731 | 1995 |
| 2 | [Interloop Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/interloop-limited) (interloop-pk.com)<br>A global apparel manufacturer producing hosiery, denim, activewear for top brands, focusing on sustainability with multiple certifications and global recognition | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 6,091 | 1992 |
| 3 | [The University of Lahore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-university-of-lahore) (uol.edu.pk)<br>A leading educational institution in Pakistan offering a wide range of programs and research opportunities with a focus on excellence | Education Administration Programs | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 5,458 | 1999 |
| 4 | [Style Textile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/style-textile) (styletextile.com)<br>A well-known textile and apparel manufacturer in Lahore, Pakistan, offering end-to-end solutions to global brands with a focus on ethical and sustainable practices | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 5,305 | 1992 |
| 5 | [NADRA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nadra) (nadra.gov.pk)<br>A technologically advanced organization focused on maintaining a transparent National Database, supporting development, building relationships, and delivering benefits through technology | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇵🇰 Islamabad | 5,177 | 2000 |
| 6 | [Masood Textile Mills Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/masood-textile-mills-limited) (masoodtextile.com)<br>A textile manufacturer specializing in producing a wide range of high-quality and innovative textile products for various industries | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 3,716 | 1984 |
| 7 | [University Of Central Punjab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-central-punjab) (ucp.edu.pk)<br>Leading educational institution offering courses in Management, IT, Commerce, and Law through its various colleges, focusing on 21st-century learning methods and technology integration | Higher Education | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 2,515 | 2002 |
| 8 | [University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-engineering-and-technology-lahore) (uet.edu.pk)<br>The company is a renowned university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, architecture, planning, and other disciplines since 1921 | Education | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 2,434 | 1921 |
| 9 | [Contour Software](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/contour-software) (contour-software.com)<br>provides remote software development and support services for various departments across multiple divisions of a global software holding company | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 2,241 |  |
| 10 | [Highnoon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/highnoon) (highnoon-labs.com)<br>Specializing in healthcare innovation, our company ensures accessible products, empowers professionals, and aligns operations to support healthier lives for patients | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 2,147 | 1984 |
| 11 | [IIUI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iiui) (iiu.edu.pk)<br>Educational institution founded in 1980, aiming to produce scholars with Islamic knowledge and skills to meet modern societal needs | Education Administration Programs | 🇵🇰 Islamabad | 2,036 | 1980 |
| 12 | [Sadaqat Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sadaqat-limited) (sadaqatgroup.com)<br>A family-owned home textile business in Pakistan with a focus on quality, innovation, and global sourcing, serving local and international clients | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 1,896 | 1987 |
| 13 | [Volka Food International Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/volka-food-international-limited) (volkafood.com)<br>A modern production facility specializing in hygienic confectionery and bakery products, prioritizing quality, innovation, ethical business practices, and community welfare | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Multan | 1,796 | 2007 |
| 14 | [Nabiqasim Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nabiqasim-group) (nabiqasim.com)<br>Manufacturing and marketing branded generics and microencapsulated APIs with advanced pharmaceutical technologies and high-quality standards for global markets. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 1,693 | 1967 |
| 15 | [Institute of Business Administration](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institute-of-business-administration) (iba.edu.pk)<br>Provides higher education through academic programs focused on leadership development, excellence, and impactful research to prepare students for professional career success. | Education Administration Programs | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 1,371 | 1955 |
| 16 | [Crescent Bahuman Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crescent-bahuman-ltd) (crescentbahuman.com)<br>A vertically integrated denim facility in Pakistan, committed to creating an eco-friendly environment and delivering high-quality clothing to millions worldwide | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 1,301 | 1994 |
| 17 | [Macter International Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/macter-international-limited) (macter.com)<br>Manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products including branded generics and contract manufacturing for multinational companies with advanced production facilities. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 1,249 | 1976 |
| 18 | [Power Information Technology Company, Ministry of Energy, Power Division, Govt. of Pakistan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/power-information-technology-company-ministry-of-energy-power-division-govt-of) (pitc.com.pk)<br>The company provides IT solutions for electric utility management, including operations, customer services, engineering development, research, business development, and marketing | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 1,217 | 1968 |
| 19 | [Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (Official)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pakistan-kidney-and-liver-institute-and-research-center-official) (pkli.org.pk)<br>A state-of-the-art hospital in Pakistan specializing in kidney and liver diseases, with a focus on saving lives and providing free medical services to the poor | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 1,199 | 2014 |
| 20 | [Sapphire Finishing Mills](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sapphire-finishing-mills) (sapphiremills.com)<br>A leading textile processing division with a rich heritage, offering a diverse product portfolio, prioritizing sustainability, and leveraging cutting-edge technology for efficiency and quality | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 1,137 |  |
| 21 | [Arid Agriculture University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arid-agriculture-university) (uaar.edu.pk)<br>Agricultural university focusing on producing high-quality scientists, with a mission to develop dryland regions and reduce income disparities | Higher Education | 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi | 1,105 | 1994 |
| 22 | [Indus Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indus-pharma-pvt-ltd) (indus-pharma.com)<br>Research, manufacture, and marketing of diverse branded generic pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic avenues since starting as a small injectable plant in 1969. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 1,012 | 1969 |
| 23 | [Ghani Glass Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ghani-glass-limited) (ghaniglass.com)<br>A leading business house in South Asia with interests in glass manufacturing, automobile, and mining, producing container glass, float glass, and value-added glass products | Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 947 |  |
| 24 | [University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-veterinary-and-animal-sciences-pakistan) (uvas.edu.pk)<br>A prestigious educational institution offering a wide range of programs in veterinary and animal sciences, biotechnology, food sciences, and more for professional development | Higher Education | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 724 | 2002 |
| 25 | [Gohar Textile Mills Pvt Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gohar-textile-mills-pvt-ltd) (gohartextile.com)<br>Vertically integrated textile manufacturer with state-of-the-art equipment converting 70 tons of cotton daily into a variety of products for global distribution | Textile Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 710 | 1980 |
| 26 | [Haier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/haier-lahore) (haier.com)<br>A world-leading provider of solutions for better living, focusing on user experience through IoT ecosystems in various sectors like home, health, and education. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 690 | 2001 |
| 27 | [MARIA.B. DESIGNS (PVT.) LTD.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maria-b-designs-pvt-ltd) (mariab.pk)<br>A leading Pakistani fashion house offering a wide range of women's garments, with a focus on professional design, quality, and global presence | Retail | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 658 | 1999 |
| 28 | [Saffron Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saffron-pharmaceuticals-pvt-ltd) (saffronpharma.com)<br>Leading healthcare organization in Pakistan, manufacturing and marketing innovative medicines to prevent and cure diseases, with a focus on quality of life | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 649 |  |
| 29 | [vivo Pakistan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vivo-pakistan) (vivo.com)<br>A global technology company specializing in smart devices and services, focusing on innovative smartphones, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable development strategies | Telecommunications | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 613 | 2009 |
| 30 | [National Radio Telecommunication Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-radio-telecommunication-corporation) (nrtc.com.pk)<br>A leading high-tech company in Pakistan, specializing in manufacturing telecommunication equipment for defense, security, and civil use since 1966 | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Haripur | 584 | 1966 |
| 31 | [Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-shifa-trust-eye-hospital) (alshifaeye.org)<br>A non-governmental organization established in 1985, focusing on providing accessible and affordable eye care services, prevention of blindness, and research in ophthalmology | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi | 558 | 1985 |
| 32 | [COMSATS Institue of Information Technology, Lahore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/comsats-institue-of-information-technology-lahore) (ciitlahore.edu.pk)<br>The company is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, education, and public service to benefit Pakistan, Muslim Ummah, and the world | Research Services | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 557 | 2000 |
| 33 | [Pharmatec Pakistan (Private) Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pharmatec-pakistan-private-limited) (pharmatec.com)<br>Manufacturing and marketing a wide range of high-quality pharmaceutical products with state-of-the-art facilities and strict quality assurance standards. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Karachi | 531 |  |
| 34 | [NETSOL Technologies Pakistan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/netsol-technologies-pakistan) (netsolpk.com)<br>A global leader specializing in IT solutions for asset finance and leasing, catering to the needs of the industry worldwide | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 525 | 1996 |
| 35 | [Neutro Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/neutro-pharma-pvt-ltd) (neutropharma.com)<br>Established in 2002, a pioneer in marketing therapeutic nutritional products in Pakistan, conducting extensive research for the betterment of mankind | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 511 | 2002 |
| 36 | [NFC IET Multan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nfc-iet-multan) (nfciet.edu.pk)<br>An engineering and technology institute in Pakistan offering federal degree programs Visit the official website for more information | Higher Education | 🇵🇰 Multan | 468 | 1994 |
| 37 | [Pacific Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pacific-pharmaceuticals) (pacificpharmaceuticals.com)<br>A pharmaceutical manufacturer in Pakistan with MHRA certification, UK GMP certification, and ISO 14001:2004 certification, also collaborating with top global pharmaceutical companies | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 455 | 1990 |
| 38 | [University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-engineering-and-technology-peshawar) (uetpeshawar.edu.pk)<br>Offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees across twenty-two departments, with six campuses across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, including a main campus in Peshawar. | Research Services | 🇵🇰 | 451 | 1980 |
| 39 | [Nutrifactor Laboratories Pvt Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nutrifactor-laboratories-pvt-ltd) (nutrifactor.com.pk)<br>Specializing in manufacturing affordable, safe, and high-quality food supplements and health care products with over 10 years of expertise | Retail Health and Personal Care Products | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 448 |  |
| 40 | [Panther Tyres Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/panther-tyres-limited) (panthertyres.com)<br>Manufacturing and exporting high-quality tyres and tubes for motorcycles, rickshaws, tractors, and other vehicles with advanced R&D and certifications. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 442 | 1983 |
| 41 | [Four Brothers Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/four-brothers-group) (fourbrothergroup.com)<br>A group of diverse industries focused on agriculture, genetics, telecom, real estate, and renewable energy, driving innovation and economic growth in Pakistan | Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 418 | 1982 |
| 42 | [Ali Akbar Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ali-akbar-group) (aliakbargroup.com)<br>A Pakistan-based agriculture company offering seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation solutions through a vast network of franchise and dealership outlets | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 399 |  |
| 43 | [Herbion International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/herbion-international) (herbion.us)<br>Development and distribution of clinically proven herbal medicines across multiple continents, focusing on research, manufacturing, and global marketing. | Alternative Medicine | 🇵🇰 | 394 | 1983 |
| 44 | [United Industries Limited (UIL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/united-industries-limited-uil) (uil.com.pk)<br>Manufacturer of Pakistan's renowned cooking oil products, focusing on quality, research, and development Maintains international standards and ISO certified quality control | Food and Beverage Services | 🇵🇰 Faisalabad | 394 | 1962 |
| 45 | [Brighto Paints (Pvt) Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brighto-paints-pvt-limited) (brightopaints.com)<br>Leading paint manufacturer in Pakistan since 1973, specializing in high-quality oil-based and water-based paints utilizing innovative production techniques | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 373 | 1973 |
| 46 | [Promea Therapeutics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/promea-therapeutics) (promea.in)<br>A diagnostics and medical devices manufacturer specializing in immunodiagnostics, molecular diagnostics, and large volume parenterals to improve global healthcare access | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Hyderabad | 350 | 2017 |
| 47 | [Teresol Pvt. Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/teresol-pvt-ltd) (teresol.com)<br>Specializing in R&D of cutting-edge video, image processing, and embedded products for commercial, defense, industrial, and government sectors Customized solutions also provided | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇵🇰 Islamabad | 331 | 2010 |
| 48 | [Scotmann Pharmaceuticals (official)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scotmann-pharmaceuticals-official) (scotmann.com)<br>A pharmaceutical center specializing in branded generics across Pharma and OTC segments, offering a diversified portfolio of products | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇵🇰 Islamabad | 329 |  |
| 49 | [Superior University Official](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/superior-university-official) (superior.edu.pk)<br>Inspiring individuals to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams, and unleash their inner hero through encouragement and support | Higher Education | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 327 | 2000 |
| 50 | [Popular Pipes Group of Companies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/popular-pipes-group-of-companies) (popularpipesgroup.com)<br>Manufacturing group with over 4 decades of experience in UPVC pipes & fittings production, with a nationwide distribution network in Pakistan | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇵🇰 Lahore | 326 | 1975 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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