Askari Guards (Pvt) Limited, (AGL), a subsidiary of AWT, commenced its operations in 1996. It has licenses to operate all over Pakistan and AJK. Right from its inception, the Company concentrated on providing quality guards to clients and emerged as a recognized and trusted security partner to public and private sector organizations. It now has a nationwide network of offices and is one of the largest security companies in the country. Due to its close relationship with the military, AGL 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 companies. The company has transitioned from a guarding service provider to a security solution provider organized and equipped to offer comprehensive security packages to protect life and property, forestall unauthorized access, detect explosives and bombs and transport cash and valuables.