Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Pakistan's Oldest Brewery Gains Export Licence After 50-Year Ban
Pakistan's oldest brewery, Murree Brewery, has been given permission to sell its alcohol products outside of Pakistan for the first time in almost 50 years.
This is a big deal because Pakistan has strict rules about alcohol, and the brewery has had to work hard to keep running.
The brewery, which was started in 1860, makes more than $100 million every year.
Most of this money comes from selling alcohol, even though only non-Muslims and foreigners are allowed to buy it in Pakistan.
The government hopes that letting the brewery export its products will help the country make more money from other countries.
This is important because Pakistan is having some money problems right now.
Murree Brewery, established in 1860, has received government approval to export alcohol for the first time in nearly 50 years.
The brewery generates annual revenues exceeding $100 million, with over half coming from alcohol products.
Alcohol sales in Pakistan are restricted to non-Muslim minorities and foreigners due to cultural and religious sensitivities.
The move is seen as a way to boost Pakistan's foreign exchange earnings amid economic challenges.
Isphanyar Bhandara, the brewery's CEO, attributes the approval to years of effort and resilience.
- Who
- Murree Brewery, Pakistan's oldest brewery
- What
- Gained government approval to export alcohol after a 50-year ban
- When
- Recently, marking a historic turning point
- Where
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Why
- To boost foreign exchange earnings and grow the economy amid financial challenges
- Brewery Name
- Murree Brewery
- Established
- 1860
- Location
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Annual Revenue
- Over $100 million
- Export Ban Duration
- Nearly 50 years
- Alcohol Sales Allowed To
- Non-Muslim minorities and foreigners
- CEO
- Isphanyar Bhandara