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Abdul Aleem Khan: Vision Group, Park View City & Political Career
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Abdul Aleem Khan is one of Pakistan's best-known real estate developers and a sitting federal minister, best recognized as the founder and Chairman of Vision Group the conglomerate behind Park View City Lahore and Park View City Islamabad. This guide covers his early life, business career, the companies under Vision Group, his political journey, and his philanthropic work through the Abdul Aleem Khan Foundation.
Abdul Aleem Khan was on 5 March 1970 in Lahore. He holds a bachelor's degree from Government College Lahore and later completed a Bachelor's in Business Administration in Canada, where he lived and worked for eight years before returning to Pakistan to build his business empire.
He is widely regarded as one of Pakistan's wealthiest individuals, with an estimated net worth of over $400 million, built primarily through his real estate ventures under Vision Group.
Aleem Khan founded Vision Group in the late 1990s after taking over the management of what is now DHA Phase 8 in Lahore previously known as the Park View Housing Society. From this single project, Vision Group grew into a diversified conglomerate now employing more than 4,000 people across multiple sectors and regions.
Under his leadership, Park View City Lahore and Park View City Islamabad became two of the most recognized master-planned community brands in Pakistan's real estate sector.
Park View City Lahore was Vision Group's original master-planned community and remains the anchor project of the group's real estate portfolio.
The Islamabad extension of the brand followed the same model gated sectors, environmentally themed marketing, and phased development and has become one of the capital's most actively marketed housing schemes.
Vision Group's holdings extend well beyond real estate. Its core business units include:
The group has also stated ambitions to expand into financial services, hospitality, fruit preservation and exports, and overseas real estate markets including the UAE, Portugal, Germany, and South Africa.
Vision Group's leadership includes several family members and senior executives:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdul Aleem Khan | Founder & Chairman |
| Kiran Aleem Khan | Director (since April 2008) |
| Zaynab Aleem Khan | Business strategy and operations |
| Abdur Rehman Khan | Sales and operations |
| Abdur Rafay Khan | Strategic and financial oversight |
| Junaid Amin | Advisor to the Chairman (banking veteran) |
| Abid Amin | Director Finance (FCA) |
| Omer Farooq Mannan | CEO, Park View City |
As of mid-2026, Aleem Khan continues to serve as Federal Minister for Communications, a portfolio directly relevant to Milkiyat readers given its overlap with infrastructure that drives property values across the twin cities corridor. Recent ministry actions include:
He also remains president of the IPP, which is contesting the AJK elections on a platform centered on ending regional deprivation, improving education, and delivering transparent governance.
For a balanced picture, it's worth noting that Aleem Khan's career has included some public controversies:
Readers researching these societies for investment should always verify current NOC and regularization status directly with CDA/RDA or RUDA before committing funds.
Aleem Khan established the Abdul Aleem Khan Foundation (AAKF) to give back to the community, running programs across education, health, and community development. Its initiatives reportedly include free water filtration plants, free dispensaries, the "Apna Ghar" girls' orphanage, the Rising Sun Institute for special children, and the Begum Naseem Khan Memorial Girls High School, which provides free education for underprivileged girls. The foundation has also contributed to flood relief efforts and prisoner welfare programs across Pakistan.
Who founded Vision Group? Vision Group was founded by Abdul Aleem Khan in the late 1990s, beginning with the development of what is now DHA Phase 8, Lahore.
What companies are under Vision Group? Vision Group's portfolio includes Park View City (real estate), Samaa TV (media), CineStar Cinemas, P.D.H. Laboratories (pharmaceuticals), Zay Studio (design), The National School (education), and the Abdul Aleem Khan Foundation (non-profit).
What is Abdul Aleem Khan's current government role? He currently serves as Pakistan's Federal Minister for Privatisation, with additional responsibility for the Board of Investment and Communications.
Is Park View City a legal, NOC-approved society? Both Park View City Lahore and Park View City Islamabad have faced legal disputes over their approval status. Prospective buyers should verify current NOC status with the relevant development authority (RUDA for Lahore, CDA/IHC-related rulings for Islamabad) before investing.
Aleem Khan's political career runs almost as long as his business one, and the two have frequently intersected.
Notably, Khan resigned as Punjab Minister for Food at one point specifically to avoid a conflict of interest tied to his business holdings a detail worth flagging for readers researching his governance track record.
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