Trading in textiles Gul Ahmed began trading in
textiles in the early 1900s (early 20th century).
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited In 1953, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited was incorporated as a privately limited company, subsequently converted into public limited company on 7 January 1955. In 1970, it was listed on the
Karachi Stock Exchange (now Pakistan Stock Exchange). in
Saddar, Karachi
Ideas by Gul Ahmed In 2003, Gul Ahmed expanded to the
retail sector and founded Ideas by Gul Ahmed retail chain. It offers a range of home textiles and furnishings for the
bedroom,
kitchen and
bathroom, as well as men's and women's apparel. It also provides in-house
monogramming,
embroidery and
tailor-made services. In 2025, Gul Ahmed Ideas launched largest flagship store and Ideas Cafe nestled inside
Dolmen Mall Clifton. ==References==