Emi (Pakistan)

EMI Pakistan Limited, previously the Gramophone Company of Pakistan is the oldest and the largest music company in Pakistan. It is proud to own unique gems of the golden era of Pakistan’s music industry dating back to 1939. EMI Pakistan is a trusted name and prides itself in being the custodians of the country's musical heritage. With over 55,000 tracks and 3,400 contracted artists, by volume it has the largest single repertoire of music in the industry and an impressive collection of over 6000 hours of subcontinent music. From 1948 – 1996, EMI Pakistan had the largest distribution network for traditional formats and currently, it has the largest electronic/digital distribution platform in Pakistan and internationally. Its rich library boasts a range of genres, from pure and light classical, Sufi music, prose recitals, instrumentals to film soundtracks and pop. Some of the greatest names in Pakistani music including Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali, Iqbal Bano, Farida Khanum, Ghulam Farid Sabri, Alam Lohar and many others, are associated with the company. It is the first music label in the region to digitize archives from non-digital platforms. Aspiring to remain the top name in the music industry for years to come, EMI Pakistan has also been extensively servicing its digital platforms. With a distribution channel including 800 online stores, EMI Pakistan caters to its universal customers to their fullest contentment.