Hamidullah

In the 19th century, Hindus and Sikhs were at the forefront of business operations of Peshawar’s famous 'Andar Shehr Bazaar'. It was during these times that a young Muslim, Pathan named Rahimullah Khan inaugurated the very first jewellery outlet within the walled city. His work ethic and favourable measures to enhance the market got him elected as the chief spokesman, earning an informal title of ‘Chowdhry’, ‘leader’ in Hindko and Punjabi, the then local languages. He died in 1950 leaving behind his expertise and business knowledge to his sons Hamidullah Khan and Hafeezullah Khan. The younger of the two brothers established an even bigger jewellery business under the title of 'M. Hamidullah Khan Jewellers' in Sarafa Bazaar. Leaving the business in the hands of his brother, Hamidullah Khan demised in 1981. Hafeezullah Khan inaugurated the 'M. Hafeezullah Khan Jewellers', a subsequent brand in 1982. Sensing a lucrative environment for business in the Cantonment area, M. Hamidullah Khan Jewellers was shifted to Saddar Road covering a much larger area. Due to his reputation, Hafeezullah Khan was made a lifetime ‘Patron In Chief’, a designation that he carried till his demise in 2017. The brand is currently named ‘Hamidullah Jewellery & Diamonds, run by the five sons and grandsons of Hafeezullah Khan who are the pioneers of modern system of diamonds certification in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With a legacy of over 100 years, certified gemologists and expert goldsmiths are united under a single banner to serve their customers. What once was a dream of Chaudhry Rahimullah Khan, is now a contemporary reality.