Nishat Linen

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Nishat
Company typePrivate
Industry Retail
FounderNaz Mansha
Headquarters,
Pakistan
Number of locations
69 (2019) [1]
Area served
Worldwide
Products Clothing
Parent Nishat Mills Limited
Website nishatlinen.com

Nishat is a Pakistani clothing brand which sells ready-to-wear, unstitched clothes. [2] [3]

It is based in Lahore, Pakistan, and it is one of the largest retailers in Pakistan.

History

Nishat was founded in 1989 by Naz Mansha, the wife of Pakistani businessman, Mian Muhammad Mansha. [4] [5] Naaz Mansha is also known for running Inglot Cosmetics and Swarovski retail chains in Pakistan. [5]

In 1989, a factory owned by Nishat became operational. [5]

In 1994, the first retail store of Nishat was opened. [5]

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