Arif Habib Biography

Arif Habib is a famous Pakistani Business Magnate and Stock Trader, who was born on in Karachi, Pakistan. Find Arif Habib age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Arif Habib’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Arif Habib

Muhammad Arif Habib is a Pakistani businessman, stock trader, and philanthropist. He is the founder and chief executive of Arif Habib Corporation Limited. It works in financial services, fertilizers, cement, steel, real estate, and energy.

He also served multiple times as chairman and president of the Karachi Stock Exchange. He is the founding member of the Central Depository Company. This Arif Habib biography states that he was born in 1953 in Karachi. His formal education ended after the 10th grade. He started his career as a stockbroker at age 17 in 1970.

Arif Habib Consortium

The Arif Habib consortium won a major privatization deal on December 23, 2025. It secured a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines with a bid of Rs135 billion, equal to about $482 million. The consortium includes Fatima Fertilizer Company, Lake City Holdings, AKD Group Holding, and City Schools.

It beat other bidders such as Lucky Cement (Rs134 billion) and Air Blue. CEO Shahid Habib said that the group plans to improve and revive PIA using its investment and management experience.

Arif Habib Net Worth

Arif Habib net worth is estimated at around $1 billion based on older public reports. However, it is not confirmed. The figure changes with market conditions and asset values. His wealth comes from stock trading, group companies, and long-term investments in finance, fertilizers, cement, steel, real estate, and energy.

Arif Habib Corporation Limited has a market value of about Rs66.63 billion, while Arif Habib Limited is valued at around Rs7.07 billion. There is no officially audited personal figure available.

Arif Habib Wife

Arif Habib wife is not publicly named, as the family keeps personal details private. His wife passed away around March or April 2018. President Mamnoon Hussain visited him at that time to offer condolences. He has remained widowed since then.

Arif Habib Family

The Arif Habib family belongs to the Memon community. His family migrated from Bantva, Gujarat, India, to Pakistan after the 1947 Partition. They originally owned tea ventures and properties.

Arif is the youngest of his nine siblings. One elder brother bought a Karachi Stock Exchange license that helped start his career at age 17 in 1970. His relatives remain linked to group businesses and philanthropy through the Arif Habib Foundation.