Haji Mohammad Abdul Ghafar Ghazanfar

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Haji Mohammad Abdul Ghafar Ghazanfar
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“Our key objective is to rejuvenate Afghanistan through
investment in its human resources and the development of
its infrastructure.”
Mohammad Ibrahim Ghazanfar
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We have come a long way from life as a tiny trade outpost on the Silk business community. The resulting collapses of large financial institutions, the
Road to becoming one of the largest private entities in the country – the bailout of banks by national governments and the downturn in stock markets were
Ghazanfar Group. felt in every country. Although Afghanistan is now part of the world financial and
business community, I am proud to state that, by the grace of God, Ghazanfar
Our history begins with a little shop established by the family in 1910 in Andkhoi
Group has honourably navigated through and withstood these economic storms
(Faryab Province). By 1971, through hard work and perseverance, this small
and hardships without much effect to our business activities.
business had developed into a successful wholesale operation.
To govern our enterprise we use the values and virtues passed down on us
Then in 1998 petroleum products were added to the scope of our trading
through the decades by our elders. We firmly believe in honesty, accountability,
activities, with a revenue of US$2 million. By the grace of God, trade in petroleum
equality and transparency. These values are the backbone of Ghazanfar Group’s
products ultimately became the prime source of revenue for Ghazanfar Group,
policy. Our fair corporate governance translated into a huge body of satisfied
with earnings of US$475 million by 2008.
customers and loyal employees and consequently into positive references for the
Establishing a commercial bank was the next logical step and thus, in 2009,
Group and recommendations to work with us.
the group founded Ghazanfar Bank in Afghanistan. We are continuing to build a
We remain determined to build a culture where talent and hard work are
group of diversified enterprises which will support the development of Afghanistan
recognised and rewarded, where each employee has an opportunity to achieve
and the recent addition of Ghazanfar Construction is a natural part of this. It
his or her maximum potential, and where the best strive to do better.
has already commenced work on large scale infrastructure and real estate
development projects. I thank from the bottom of my heart all of our customers for their loyalty and trust
in us. I am also extremely grateful to our employees for their hard work – it is your
To simply repair and rebuild a country devastated by war is not enough. Afghani
effort and commitment that has made Ghazanfar Group a success throughout the
society has been seriously impacted by the turmoil of the past decades and so
years.
Ghazanfar is aggressively investing funds and efforts towards the rehabilitation
and development of the country’s human resources. The Group, through its
subsidiaries, is constantly taking measures to improve the living standards of
the population by creating new jobs and sponsoring education, training and
confidence building programmes.
The entire world is passing through a critical economic phase, which is Thank you!
considered by many experts to be the worst financial crisis since the Great
Mohammad Ibrahim Ghazanfar
Depression of 1930’s. The effects of this global recession and the subsequent
Chairman/Ghazanfar Group
credit crunch and decline in economic activity reverberated throughout the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Chairman .................................4
About us ..............................................................................9
Energy .................................................................................21
Logistics ............................................................................36.
Trade.....................................................................................41
Construction ...................................................................50.
Finance ...............................................................................6.3
Media ....................................................................................71
Mining ..................................................................................72
Corporate Social Responsibility ......................76.
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Ghazanfar Group
With numerous offices in Afghanistan and abroad, we are continuing to expand our
operations by joining new industries and synergising our existing subsidiaries in order
to attain maximum efficiency and ensure profitable growth for many years to come.
The late Al-Hajj Abdul Ghafar Ghazanfar laid We are committed to ensure that all of our
the foundations for the Group and many of endeavours result in the improvement of living
Ghazanfar Group’s existing operations are based on standards for the population of Afghanistan.
his vision of growth, innovation, development and Among our key objectives is the aim to attract
prosperity. foreign investment to Afghanistan. We are well
positioned to offer our partners participation in
The Group has a number of international
a wide range of lucrative projects, defend their
subsidiaries which are strategically positioned in the
business interests, and ensure that they receive
following industrial segments:
fair and transparent treatment.

1. Energy
We constantly strive to raise the performance and
Building a bright future for
quality benchmark for all of our operations.
2. Petroleum Processing
Afghanistan together
Ghazanfar Group
3. Liquid bulk storage
Development Phases
4. Banking and Finance
5. Construction and Real 2012
Estate Development Ghazanfar
Development Group
6. Trade
1998
7. Logistics
Petroleum
Products
8. Mining and Hydrocarbon
9. Media and
1971
Communications
Wholesale
Trade
Ghazanfar Group’s progress over the past few
years has been impressive and steady – the regular
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growth of the revenues derived from our petroleum Trade Outpost
in Silk Road
and other operations is firm proof of that. year
1910 2012
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Ghazanfar Group’s projects create a in Mazar-e-Sharif serves as the point where all
competitive business environment in the main business operations are coordinated.
country which stimulates us to constantly pursue a
Ghazanfar Group’s development strategy is based
higher standard of quality in all of our undertakings
on diversification into the most prominent and
– and that ultimately benefits the community of
lucrative economic sectors. The Group, together
Afghanistan.
with its partners, is expanding existing operations
We review our business strategy and operations and initiating new projects in the following sectors:
on a regular basis and, when necessary, introduce energy, construction and real estate development,
new measures designed to improve support for our petroleum processing, metal smelting, and
customers and partners in the country. infrastructure development.
As of 2010, the Group’s main offices are located in
Mazar-e-Sharif, Kabul and Dubai (UAE). The office
Ghazanfar Group Human Resources Dynamics
Energy means development
Group
Employees
3000
2500
2000 Ghazanfar Group
Employees
1500
1000
500
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Target Markets
We are the experts in all of the essential business sectors that
are responsible for the successful development of Afghanistan.
Energy
An entire century of business experience
Afghanistan
and decades of modern business
Logistics
Services Infrastructure
systems development in Afghanistan have
Development
enabled to have a strong grip on many
lucrative markets in Afghanistan and abroad.
Construction
Chairman’s Statement
The Ghazanfar Group is the main This year has been one of growth and success thus far it was a wise decision. The progress is
Thes uGphpalizear noffa er nGerroguyp i nis A thfgeh manaisinta n for us, as we have fulfilled commitments and tremendous and it is succeeding beyond many
achieved objectives. Ghazanfar Neft Gas people’s expectations.
supplier of energy in Afghanistan
has expanded and increased its total storage
Ghazanfar Construction is also showing a
capacity from 50,000 m3 to 115,000 m3 through
remarkable growth. We are now engaged
development of facilities outside of Hairaton in
in a number of important projects including:
Aqina, Sher Khan, Bandar and Towraghondi.
expansion of storage facilities for GNG,
Ghazanfar Group is also proud to announce the construction of a nine-storey Business centre
purchase of its first crude oil refinery, installation in Mazar-e-Sharif, development of Ghazanfar
of which is scheduled to be completed within Town, as well as contracts to build a number
three months. The aim of this investment is to of government and private sector projects.
reduce Afghanistan’s dependency on foreign We recently acquired new trucks, excavators,
sources of fuel and will serve as a major step concrete pumps and other equipment.
on the road to developing the country’s own
I would like to extend my gratitude to all our
petroleum industry. The refinery is destined
employees, whose hard work turned our plans
to become a source of less expensive fuel for
into reality, and who together with us are
domestic consumption.
looking towards a bright and prosperous future.
We are also pleased with our results in the
I also would like to thank all of our customers
banking sector, which we joined in 2009. In our
and partners for their business and trust and
plans we estimated a double accelerated growth
confidence in us.
for Ghazanfar Bank and I am proud to state that
it performed as expected, showing an increase
Regards,
of Net Operating Income in 2010 of 81.4 per
Mohammad Ibrahim Ghazanfar
cent. Therefore, I can say with confidence, that
Chairman
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Business Units
Over the past decades, Ghazanfar Group Strategic management and coordination of the
continued expansion of the operations Ghazanfar Group’s respective business units is
beyond the scope of its core business of traditional centralised and is effected from our Dubai office.
petroleum products trading. We have become
Ghazanfar Group Strategy/Vision:
the leading provider of logistics, construction,
infrastructure development, banking and media The group sees itself as a principal, hands-on
services in Afghanistan. player in shaping the future of new Afghanistan
through participation in the development of vital
Today we already cover most areas of attention
sectors of the country’s economy, expanding
that are crucial for a successful development of a
horizons, linking people and organisations. It wisely
country – planning, energy supply and distribution,

Ghanzanfar Group

Foundation

Energy Logistics Trade Finance Construction Mining Media
The group sees itself as a principal,
invests in strategic assets, new technology and in
hands-on player in shaping future of
new Afghanistan through participation human resources to accommodate adaptation and
in the development of vital sectors of the effective implementation of modern solutions to
country’s economy, expanding horizons,
the existing business environment of the country.
linking people and organizations.
It strives to ensure attractive, steady returns on
investment, healthy and regular operating revenue
stream, and dynamic growth of capitalisation.
infrastructure and housing development,
construction, banking, logistics, and media.
Unique expertise in infrastructure and
industrial projects in Afghanistan
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Domestic and International Offices
From its Dubai office Ghazanfar Group manages International offices are responsible for:
and operates business units located throughout • Supply market research
Afghanistan and abroad in the countries of the FSU • Sourcing goods and services
and Europe. • Supplier identification and contract negotiation
• Order management
Efficient sourcing and procurement of goods and
• Sampling and engineering support
services abroad is essential for successful supply
• Logistics management
and subsequent incorporation into the Group’s
• Quality assurance and control
established distribution chain in Afghanistan.
• Supplier public relations

Ghazanfar Group
Domestic Offices International Offices
Ghazanfar Group participates in
industrial, residential, commercial
Turkmenabat,
and infrastructure projects Mazar-e-Sharif Turkmenistan
Ashgabat,
Kabul Turkmenistan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Hairaton
Tashkent,
Uzbekistan
Aqina- Faniyab
Moscow, Russia
Herat Turqundi
Islam Qala
Dushanbe,
Tajikistan
Sher Khan Bandar
Dubai, UAE
Pul-e-Khomri
London, UK
Aqcha- Jawz Jan Turkey, Istanbul
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International Presence
DuSHANBE,
TAJIKISTAN
Ghazanfar Group is comprised of
subsidiaries, affiliates and representative
offices structured into Energy, Trade,
Construction, Banking and Services Divisions. TASHKENT,
LONDON,
uzBEKISTAN
GHAzANFAR GROuP
HOLDING,
uNITED KINGDOM
TuRKMENABAT,
TuRKMENISTAN
MOSCOW, RuSSIA
DuBAI, uAE
ASHGABAT,
TuRKMENISTAN
TuRKMENBASHI,
TuRKMENISTAN
ISTANBuL, TuRKEy
ALMATy, KAzAKHSTAN
AFGHANISTAN
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