About
100 years of excellence
The founder's goal was to provide technical education to all, particularly empowering the marginalized communities of the subcontinent. We remain committed to that legacy.
Principal's message
My dear students,
As you step into the professional landscape of the 21st century, your priority must shift toward practical skill acquisition, technological innovation, and real-world application. At AHPI, we train you to develop deep professional competence, unwavering discipline, and a proactive attitude that ensures immediate employability.
— Ar. Syed Mushir Hassan Naqvi
Mission
To provide high-quality, industry-aligned technical and vocational education that empowers students with practical skills for employability, entrepreneurship, and lifelong career success — and to serve the community with accessible, affordable education.
Vision
To be a premier, internationally recognized center of excellence in technical education, preparing future-ready leaders and a skilled workforce that drives national development.
Core values
- Integrity & Ethics — honesty, accountability, high ethical standards
- Innovation & Excellence — embracing technological advancement
- Student-Centeredness — students at the center of every initiative
- Collaboration — teamwork and industry partnerships
- Diversity & Inclusion — an equitable environment for all
- Safety & Responsibility — safe practice in technical fields
Founder members
Syed Ahmad Hassan Naqvi (1889–1964)
Founder · 1918
Diploma Mayo School of Arts, India. Founded the first Muslim-owned technical institute in the sub-continent in 1918. Principal School for Electricians 1918–48, Manager 1948–64.
Syed Saeed Hassan Naqvi (1922–1971)
Managing Committee · 1948–64
Electrical Engg., MIEE USA. Director Technical Institute YMCA 1964–71; M.D. Radio Allied Industries 1950–71.
Syed Rasheed Hassan Naqvi (1930–1974)
Director, Managing Committee
MSc Civil Engg. Canada, BSc Civil Engg (Hons) Edinburgh. Chief Engineer P.I.A. 1964–74; designed and laid the foundation of the Quaid-e-Azam Tomb.
Syed Khursheed Hassan Naqvi (1934–1993)
Manager · 1964–93
BSc Punjab University; Full Technology, City & Guilds London. Manager School for Electricians 1964–93; Vice Principal AHPI 1980–93.
Syed Majeed Hassan Naqvi (1932–2005)
First Principal of AHPI · 1979–2004
BSc Electrical Engg. Philippines. Member Board of Technical Education 1980–99; first Principal of Ahmad Hassan Polytechnic 1979–2004.
Timeline
- 1918Founded in Ludhiana by Syed Ahmad Hassan Naqvi as the first Muslim-owned technical institute, with a Grant-in-Aid from the Maharaja of Kapurthala.
- 1923–27Electrical and Civil classes introduced; City & Guilds London courses added. Registered as the ‘School for Electricians’.
- 1942–45Technical training for servicemen of the Royal Indian Army during World War II.
- 1947–51Re-established in Lahore, serving the new nation’s technical needs.
- 1952–57Telegraphy courses with Pakistan Western Railways — over 100 Station Masters trained.
- 1958–62Technical training for 300 young inmates at District Jail, Lahore.
- 1977Staff authored electrical course books for Allama Iqbal Open University; programs aired on PTV.
- 1981–84DAE in Electrical and Civil launched; the only polytechnic in Punjab to complete courses on time during strikes.
- 1984Permanent PBTE affiliation — Ahmad Hassan Polytechnic, the first private polytechnic in Punjab.
- 1991Only Pakistani institute at the International Gulf Education & Training Exhibition, Dubai.
- 2001Computer training centre for Civil Secretariat staff — around 600 trained.
- 2022Selected by JICA/TEVTA as one of three colleges for the LearningBOX e-learning program.
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