Rafiq Habib Biography

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Rafiq Habib : KEY FACTS

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Former chairman of the House of Habib

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Age

88 years old

Rafiq Habib is a famous Pakistani Former chairman of the House of Habib, who was born on in . Find Rafiq Habib age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Rafiq Habib’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Rafiq Habib

Rafiq M. Habib was a Pakistani businessman and philanthropist. He was the former chairman of the House of Habib. He served as the founding chancellor of Habib University, chairman of Habib Insurance Company Limited, and also held leadership roles in Thal Limited, Shabbir Tiles, and Ceramics Limited.

Other than this, he was serving on boards of Toyota Indus Motor Company Limited and Standard Chartered Bank’s Advisory. In the Rafiq Habib biography, apart from the business, finance, and education sectors, he was also involved in welfare projects related to education, healthcare, and rehabilitation.

Final Days and Farewell

Rafiq Habib passed away on 3 September 2025 in Dubai at the age of 88. The cause of death has not been disclosed but was most likely due to old age. Before Rafiq Habib passed away, he was serving as chairman of the Habib University Foundation and was also on the board of directors of Stile Company at the time of his passing.

A Long Family Background and Ties

The Rafiq Habib family was the famous Habib family from Bombay, India. His father was Mohamedali Habib (1904–1958), son of Habib Esmail Ali, the original founder of the Habib Group. His mother was Sakerbanoo Rahim Currim Chatriwalla (1914–1987). The current Rafiq Habib family was started through his wife Jamila Dharamsey, born on 17 November 1945.

His Wealth and Influence

Rafiq Habib net worth was estimated at around $1 billion. It is equal to around 282 billion PKR. However, this amount is not confirmed. His earned from the family-owned Habib Group. He also had investments in construction, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. His influential role in banking, both in Pakistan and overseas, also contributed to Rafiq Habib net worth.

The Next Habib Generation

Rafiq Habib children included his daughter, Marzia Habib, who married Hassan Kanji. Marzia is the only publicly known child, and records of other children are not available. Through Rafiq Habib children, his family continues to remain connected with both business and community life.

Age and legacy

Rafiq Habib age was 88 years old before his passing in 2025. He was born in 1937. During his lifetime, he transformed the House of Habib into one of Pakistan’s leading business empires. The business had more than 15,000 employees. His establishment of the Habib University and leadership in finance and industry will always be remembered. Rafiq Habib age showed how he successfully continued his family legacy.