The Moorad family is a prominent business family from Karachi, Pakistan, part of the wider Memon community — a mercantile clan originating from Sindh known for entrepreneurship, trade, and philanthropy. The family's documented business history traces back to 1956 with the founding of Moorad Shipping News, Pakistan's leading shipping publication.
Today, Moorad family members run enterprises across shipping, logistics, textiles, real estate development, printing & packaging, pharmaceuticals, pet food distribution, hospitality, and web development — with operations spanning Pakistan, the UAE, and international export markets.
All Moorad Family Members (A-Z)
Every known Moorad family member, listed alphabetically. Compiled from public sources including LinkedIn, company registrations, and KCCI directories.
Ahsan Dawood Moorad
The most prominent Moorad family member. Holds a BA in Journalism from California State University, Fresno (UK boarding at Dover College). Chairman & CEO of Cotton Empire (Private) Limited — a home textile manufacturing & export company with 99% export sales. Founded CE Textiles in 2005 which exports globally with offices in UAE. Launched Azure Developers for real estate construction in Pakistan. Also serves as Associate Editor for the family-owned Moorad Shipping News (est. 1956), Pakistan's leading shipping bi-weekly magazine. Member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) — a global network of 24,000+ chief executives across 130 countries. Board of Trustees member at Iqra University.
Ahmed Moorad
Karachi-based entrepreneur leading S.Y Moorad & Sons — a multi-generational printing house serving the city's business community. The printing arm of the Moorad family business network.
Founding Generation
The original founders who established Moorad Shipping News in 1956 — Pakistan's leading shipping bi-weekly magazine still in publication today. Later founded Moorad Shipping Agency in the 1970s, laying the foundation for the family's multi-generational business empire in Karachi's maritime trade sector.
Hamza Moorad
Executive Chef at Istanbul Restaurant and Chef Instructor at COTHM Karachi (College of Tourism & Hotel Management). Previously served as Head Chef at Karachi Psychology Hospital. Expertise in kitchen management and culinary arts education.
Hannan Moorad
Web developer and founder of HM/DEV. Previously owned Pixorhost.com and built multiple web projects including SMM panels. Builds fast, modern business websites, landing pages, and custom web apps for small businesses, startups, and personal brands. 40+ projects shipped, 30+ happy clients, 99% on-time delivery.
Mahir Moorad
Dynamic entrepreneur with nearly a decade of experience in custom clearing and forwarding. Proprietor of AM Enterprises — Custom Clearing & Forwarding Agents. Manager at Alpine Marine Services, one of Pakistan's biggest shipping companies. Previously served as General Manager at Moorad Shipping Agency (family business since the 1970s). Personally led customs clearance for the largest drilling ship Saipem12000 and worked on national-level projects including CPEC and offshore drilling at Kekra 1. Experienced in Weboc & One Customs systems handling diverse imports including edible oil and essential chemicals.
Moorad Medicos Brothers
The brothers of Sohail Moorad who manage the medicinal and pharmaceutical division of Moorad Medicos — a cornerstone family business operating for over three decades in Karachi's Stadium Road area.
Muzammil Moorad
Professional based in Karachi, active in community and religious events.
Nadeem Moorad
Owner and proprietor of Ahmed Packages Link, a multi-color offset printing, packaging and branding press operating since 2006 in Karachi. Specializes in brochures, flyers, books, labels, calendars, posters, cartons, and complete branding works. Also associated with S.Y Moorad & Sons.
Sohail Moorad
Co-owner of Moorad Medicos, a well-established family business operating since 1994. Leads the General Division (food, nutrition, import-export) while his brothers handle the medicinal division. Entrepreneur with decades of experience in import, distribution, and retail. Founded Paws & Claws in 2009, pioneering large-scale premium pet product retail in Karachi. Official distributor of Royalist Pet Food from Turkey to the Pakistani market. Built strong B2B relationships locally and internationally across multiple industries.
Generations of Enterprise
Moorad Shipping News Founded
Pakistan's leading shipping bi-weekly magazine launched in Karachi. Still publishing today — the oldest documented Moorad family enterprise.
Moorad Shipping Agency Established
Family expands into shipping agency and logistics services in Karachi's port sector.
Moorad Medicos Founded
Pharmaceutical and general distribution business established on Stadium Road, Karachi — now spanning medicinal, food, nutrition, and import-export divisions.
CE Textiles Established
Ahsan Dawood Moorad founds CE Textiles (Pvt) Ltd — home textile manufacturing and exporting. Grows to global exports with UAE office. Cotton Empire (Pvt) Ltd incorporated in 2013.
Ahmed Packages Link Founded
Nadeem Moorad establishes multi-color offset printing, packaging and branding press in Karachi.
Paws & Claws Founded
Sohail Moorad pioneers large-scale premium pet product retail in Karachi under Paws & Claws, later expanding to become Royalist Pet Food's official distributor for Pakistan.
Azure Developers Launched
Real estate development company founded by Ahsan Dawood Moorad, launching construction projects across Pakistan.
HM/DEV & Next Generation
Hannan Moorad builds HM/DEV — a modern web development studio. The family legacy continues across shipping, textiles, real estate, printing, pharma, pet distribution, hospitality, and technology.
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