Army Welfare Trust (AWT), (
Urdu: تولیتِ عسکری برائے بہبود) also known as Askari Group of Companies, is a Pakistani
conglomerate company. It is based in
Rawalpindi,
Pakistan. The Army Welfare Trust, along with
Fauji Foundation, are run by ex-military personnel of the Pakistan Army. The companies provide employment opportunities to ex-military personnel and generate funds for the welfare and rehabilitation of orphans, widows of the deceased soldiers, and the disabled personnel of the army.[2]
History
It was established in 1971. The first commercial unit was a stud farm located in Probyanabad.[3] AWT now has a total of 15 business units working under its banner.[4]
Companies
It is one of the largest conglomerates in Pakistan. The assets the group owns are: