Rafique Shah & Co.

Rafique Shah & Co. Civil & Electrical Engineers, Contractors, & Classified Consultant in Rock Drilling / Control Blasting Our company, Rafique Shah & Co. Jhelum in Rocky area.

was founded, set up and established by Mining Engineer Syed Rafique Shah (Late), who himself was directly connected with commercial Explosives manufacturer M/S Wah Noble (PVT) Ltd. Group-a subsidiary of POFs Wah Cantt, in the exclusive domain of activities attached, inter alia, to manufacturing, handling, storage and safe use of Explosives/Accessories with most modern technology. He was first inch

arge of all these commercial Explosives related functions and later on served M/S Wah Noble (PVT) Ltd. as a consultant for the same nature of work i.e. manufacturing, sale, storage, use and safe transportation of Explosives/Accessories throughout the country. M/S Rafique Shah & Co can undoubtedly be rated as a pioneer in this kind of sensitive business in Pakistan and has always stood by the standards of international orientation and definitions as far as the commercial Explosives business is concerned in Pakistan. The founder of M/S Rafique Shah & Co, Mining Engineer Syed Rafique Shah (Late) originated from a remote area of salt range wherein he transformed the entire old methodology of doing the Drilling/Blasting work of coal and salt mines with obsolete, costly and hazards procedure of using black powder (Powder Explosives) which was modernized by our companies with the use of Commercial Explosives/Accessories and its most modern and safe techniques/technology. History of our successful Drilling/Blasting, Excavation (Civil Work), and Explosives/Accessories business record stands witness not only to our high professional standards but also our supreme commitment to build our homeland with our best of abilities. Our project profile stretches from the institutions of highest sensitivity, security and national importance i.e. Pakistan Army Engineering Group and FWO, Atomic Energy Commission NDC, SNGPL, SSGCL, OGDCL, NHA at GT Road Margallah Hills Taxilla, Multi-National oil companies, Mangla Dam, Tarbela Dam Ghazi Barotha Power Channel and Lahore- Islamabad Motorway (M2) Salt Range Sliding Area, Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M1) near Burhan, K.K.H with FWO etc

The background of our company is very clear and we are very much known in the field of Drilling/Blasting & Explosives. Our company’s founder (Mr. Rafique Shah) is a Explosives Engineer. Who served Wah Nobel Pvt ltd. in the said capacity till retirement. He has long time experience in the dealing of Explosives and proper use of it, adopting most modern techniques in the conduct of work. We have been involved in important projects belonging to Pakistan Army, Government Departments and other civil organizations and Oil Fields. Some of the assignments were of great national importance. We can quote some of the projects we have been dealing with. He has been rendering consultancy services to the various clients. WARSAK DAM: -

During the course of his service in Warsak Dam Project, he was an incharge of shift of 5km long tunnel for Main Dam Excavation. QUARRY: -

He was quarry manager of Wapda quarries located at Ballandhill Distt. Sargodha, which was one of the biggest stone producing projects in Asia at that time. Daily production averaging of 25000M3. Under the administrative control of Indus Basin Treaty. WAH NOBEL: -

He was incharge of complete production line concerning Nitroglycerine Explosives. He also served in blasting division at Wah Nobel (Pvt) Ltd. Aforesaid highlights the experience of our head of the company (Mr. Rafique Shah Sahib) retiring from Wah Nobel in 1984. He started the company under the name and style of Rafique Shah & Company (Regd). Our company provides technical advisory services and negotiates contracts from different organization. PROJECTS COMPLETED BY US: -

OIL & GAS: -

We completed access road and location for drilling Rig by mass blasting with AMOCO at Tolange well No.1 at Kohat. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM (PAKISTAN) INC:-

We completed access road and preparation of location for drilling rig at Dial Distt. ATTOCK OIL COMPANY:-

Preparation of drilling location at different sites in Pindi Gheb Distt. Attock. OIL & GAS CORPORATION: -

1. Access road & preparation of drilling location in Sown Basin Distt. Jhelum & Rawalpindi.

2. O.G.D.C.L Bhit Project, under Contract No.14-KIR-01, Bhit Drilling location and Access Roads for M/S Lasmo’s Bhit Gas Field, Sehwan Sharif Distt DaDu Sindh. Our firm is pre-qualified with Oil & Gas Corporation for construction jobs. LASMO OIL COMPANY: -

1. We removed Rock portion of access road & Oil location in Kirther block, Near Sehewan, Distt: Dadu (Sindh).

2. Detail of other similar work carried out by us attached herewith. PREMIER SHELL EXPLORATION LTD:-

We completed the work assigned to us by the Premier Shell Exploration Ltd., at Zarghun North No.1, 2, 3 plus Access Road and well site developments. TARBELLA DAM:-

We arranged to remove thousands meters of rock and concrete adopting control blasting method with different contractors such as Indus River contractors, Dillinghum Pakistan Ltd., Hundi Hidco of S.Korea etc. SIMLY DAM: -

We undertook excavation of a trench for bulk supply of water to Islamabad from Simly Dam. It was only 1 meter away from the existing Pipe Line, which is the only source of supply for water to Islamabad residents. It was very important and distinctive job and we took special measures to control the ground vibration. TAISEI Corporation of Japan assigned this work. ISLAMABAD: -

We completed excavation of trench for the pipeline going out from Prime Minister Secretariat parallel to Constitution Avenue. Islamabad Authorities were satisfied about the precautionary measures taken by us. NESPAK: -
We were appointed as consultants by NESPAK and supervised excavation work at Kundal Shahi Hydro Electric Project in Azad Kashmir. The contractors were EBASCO of USA. CEMENT FACTORY: -

We did excavation of rocky area at Army Welfare Trust Cement Factory Nizampur and Fauji Foundation Cement Factory at Jhang near Taxila. ABROAD: -

Consultancy services to the Grandi Lavory Italian Company called us on their request for at Jaddha-Abha Road in Saudi Arabia. PAKISTAN ARMY: -

Services rendered to Pakistan Army engineers during war and peace volunteered during the calamities of floods in the country. MOTORWAY: -

We worked at Sliding Area (Salt Range) at Lahore Motorway Project. With Daewoo Corporation

TRUNCH WORKS:-

• Descon Engineering Gas Pipeline Project at Bhit Gas Development near Sehewan Sharif Dist: Dadu Sindh
• Ghazi Barotha Hidro Power channel Attock.
• SSGCL Pipe lines project Near Sehewan Sharif Dist Dadu.
• Water pipeline project from Simly Dam to Islamabad. (Taisei Corporation)

TUNNELS:-

 Warsak dam project 3.5-Miles long horseshoe type 11ft high tunnel.
 Rashun hydropower 3 Km long tunnel which was excavated in conrowrement stata under supervision of SHADO /GTZ.
 Mangala Dam No.5 tunnel project of F.W.O.
 Gomal Zam tunnel and 40 x 40 Chamber 90ft deep shaft.
 Terbela Dam Project (Hundi Hidco of S.Korea)
 Fuji Phosphate (Abbottabad) Tunnel 6.5 x 7 x 800m
JOBS RECENTLY FINALISED

1. Fauji Cement stone querry. Distt Attock.
2. Tunneling
3. University of Engineering Technology Taxila.
4. ENI oil Company at Bhit Project. Distt Dadu
5. We are also attached to Ghazi Barotha Contractors for his drilling & control blasting.

6. We are working with Premier Shell Exploration Ltd., for Zarghun North–3, Access Road and well site development.

8. We are working with Descon Engineering Ltd at Bhit Gas Development of Lasmo Oil Co. near Sehewan Sharif Distt: Dadu (Sindh). For Excavation of Access road and trench with control Blasting.
9. We are working with Zia-Haq & Sons for blasting work at Hallel-No1 near
Sehwen Sharif Distt Dadu.

10. We are working with SSGCL at super highway for Drilling and Blasting of Rock Trenching of 18 inch Diameter Khadeji inter link pipe line project. AT PRESENT
• Mahl Hydropower Project (590MW) in collaboration with Chinese company SIDRI at Jhelum River near village Siri Bandi District Bagh (AJK).
• Development of Sector-P, DHA Phase-II, Islamabad.
• We are working with Muhammad Ayub & Brothers (Engineers & Contractors) for Kashmir Highway Project (Drilling/Blasting Work).

• We are working with Habib Rafique (Pvt) Ltd. for DEEP PILE EXCAVATION project at N-70 RGB Section D.G.Khan. Our company has own drilling, blasting and Earth moving equipment. Along with experienced drilling and blasting crew under good supervisory staff. We are Explosives Licenses holder granted by Chief Inspector of Explosives Ministry of Industry, Production and Special Initiatives Department of Explosives Government of Pakistan. We have our own approved Explosives vans for the transportation of Explosives.

13/02/2026
16/11/2025

Rafique Shah & Co providing drilling / blasting services at Mohmand Hydro Power Project KPK

26/08/2025
25/08/2025

Rafique Shah & Co.

Established in 1973, Rafique Shah & Co. is a trusted leader in Drilling, Controlled Blasting, Rock Excavation, and the safe handling and supply of commercial explosives across Pakistan.

Founded by the late Mr. Rafique Shah, a distinguished Explosives and Mining Engineer from Wah Nobel (Pvt.) Ltd., the company has built its reputation on technical expertise, precision, and strict compliance with HSE standards.

Over the past five decades, we have successfully executed critical projects for the Pakistan Army, FWO, WAPDA, OGDCL, SSGCL, NESCOM, government departments, civil organizations, and the oil & gas sector. Our core services include:

*Drilling & Controlled Blasting
*Rock Excavation
*Commercial Explosives & Accessories Supply & Transport
(approved Explosive Vans of various capacities)
*Technical Consultancy

We hold a valid Commercial Explosives License and possess the capacity to meet nationwide demand for explosives and accessories.

At present, we are working with K-Electric on a borehole earthing system project in Karachi.

With a legacy of trust, expertise, and national service, Rafique Shah & Co. remains committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality Rock drilling and blasting solutions.

Towards Rehman Gas Field, District Dadu, Sindh.Project of Polish Oil & Gas Company.
23/06/2025

Towards Rehman Gas Field, District Dadu, Sindh.
Project of Polish Oil & Gas Company.

Site Visit with Officials of Mari Petroleum Company Limited @ Kohlu District, Balochistan.
10/04/2025

Site Visit with Officials of Mari Petroleum Company Limited @ Kohlu District, Balochistan.

Officials of Rafique Shah & Co Leading the meeting of Pre-Qualified Contractors with the site managment of Mari Petroleu...
10/04/2025

Officials of Rafique Shah & Co Leading the meeting of Pre-Qualified Contractors with the site managment of Mari Petroleum Company Limited regarding the forthcoming project of Oil Well Location Development @ District Kohlu, Balochiatan.

Address

CB-288, Liaquat Road, Lalazar Colony, Wah Cantt. (Pakistan)
Wah
47044

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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03025285284

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  • We are an established, experienced and professionally committed company having a proven track record in sale, storage and safe usage of Explosives for the purpose of Drilling/Blasting, Excavation and Civil work all over the country. We have been associated with and carrying out these kinds of actives since 1973.

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  • Our company, Rafique Shah & Co. was founded, set up and established by Mining Engineer Syed Rafique Shah (Late), who himself was directly connected with commercial Explosives manufacturer M/S Wah Noble (PVT) Ltd. Group-a subsidiary of POFs Wah Cantt, in the exclusive domain of activities attached, inter alia, to manufacturing, handling, storage and safe use of Explosives/Accessories with most modern technology. He was first in-charge of all these commercial Explosives related functions and later on served M/S Wah Noble (PVT) Ltd. as a consultant for the same nature of work i.e. manufacturing, sale, storage, use and safe transportation of Explosives/Accessories throughout the country.