Askari Guards (Pvt) Limited (AGL), a subsidiary of Army Welfare Trust, commenced its operations in 1996. It has No Objection Certificates (NOC) to operate in all provinces and Azad Jammu and Kashmir territory. AGL was also certified to operate with security companies of foreign countries. Right from its inception, the Company concentrated on providing quality guarding system to its clients and soon emerged as a recognized and trusted provider of guarding service to the well recognized national and multi-national companies. It has now a nationwide network of offices serving its valued clients and is one of the largest security companies in the country. Due to its close relationship with the defense forces, the company is able to recruit quality manpower retiring from the military. Ministry of interior has designated it as the model security company and authorized it to provide training to the personnel of other private security companies. The company has transitioned from a guarding service provider to a total security solution provider. AGL is now organized and equipped to offer comprehensive security packages to protect life and property, forestall unauthorized access, maintain order, detect explosives and bombs, to deter criminals and terrorist attacks against clients and provide static and mobile security cover to cash and valuables.