Origins and Early Foundations (1893 – 1947)
A. F. Ferguson & Co. began in 1893 when Mr. Alexander Fletcher Ferguson, a Scottish Chartered Accountant and former Chief Accountant at Ritchie Stewart & Co., started practicing in Bombay. In 1898, Mr. P. G. Irvine joined him to form Ferguson & Irvine, which was later dissolved in 1902.
The Firm was then re-established as A. F. Ferguson & Co. with Mr. Ferguson and Mr. W. Turner Green as partners. It expanded into present-day Pakistan with a Karachi office in 1908 on Bunder Road, followed by a Lahore office in 1926 through the acquisition of Niessen Dignasse & Co.
Formation of the Pakistan Firm (1947 – 1952)
The partition of 1947 was a major turning point, as A. F. Ferguson & Co.’s Karachi and Lahore operations continued serving the business and economic needs of the newly formed Pakistan.
On November 1, 1952, the Pakistan firm was formally established as an independent entity through a deed in Karachi. It took over the Karachi and Lahore practices, fully separating from the Indian firm and laying the foundation for future growth.
Expansion and Growth Across Pakistan (1952 – Present)
After its establishment, the firm expanded across Pakistan. In November 1952, the Rawalpindi branch became an independent office, strengthening its presence in the northern region.
As the capital and economic activity shifted, an Islamabad office opened in late 1992, and the Rawalpindi office relocated there in early 1993.
Over the decades, A. F. Ferguson & Co. has become one of Pakistan’s leading professional services firms, combining its strong heritage with global PwC connectivity while continuing to serve clients and support economic development.
