About Rafique Shah & Co.
Five Decades in Drilling & Controlled Blasting
Civil & Electrical Engineers, Contractors & Classified Consultants in Drilling and Controlled Blasting
An established, professionally committed company with a proven record in the sale, storage and safe use of commercial explosives for drilling, blasting, excavation and civil works across Pakistan, working in this field since 1973.
Since 1973
Drilling, blasting and explosives work
1984
Year of incorporation
Licensed
Commercial explosives licence holders
Wah Cantt
Head office, working across Pakistan
Our Story
Founded by a Mining Engineer
Rafique Shah & Co. was founded by Mining Engineer Syed Rafique Shah (Late), who was directly connected with the commercial explosives manufacturer Wah Nobel (Pvt) Ltd, part of the POFs Wah Cantt group. He was the first in-charge of its commercial explosives functions and later served Wah Nobel as a consultant on the manufacture, sale, storage, use and safe transportation of explosives and accessories.
Coming from the Salt Range, he helped replace the old, costly and hazardous black-powder methods used in the area's coal and salt mines with commercial explosives and modern, safer blasting techniques. That focus on safe, controlled blasting still shapes how the company works today.
Our Values
What Guides Our Work
01
Safety & Environment
Adherence to IHSS, OHSS and HSE requirements, applying controlled blasting methods that keep fly-rock, noise and ground vibration within environmentally established levels.
02
Skilled People
Education and training of personnel in the safe handling and use of commercial explosives in all its forms.
03
Constructive Purpose
Using commercial explosives safely and skilfully for positive, constructive projects that help build Pakistan, with up-to-date, cost-effective technology.
Licences & Approvals
Licensed to Handle Commercial Explosives
Explosives work in Pakistan is tightly regulated. We hold the licences, storage and transport approvals that controlled blasting projects depend on.
01
Commercial Explosives Licence
Licence holders granted by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, Department of Explosives, Government of Pakistan.
02
Explosives Magazines
Commercial explosives magazines at different locations in Pakistan, plus portable and pit magazines for project sites.
03
Approved Explosives Vans
Our own explosives vans, of 1-ton and 7-ton capacity, approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives.
04
Project Licences & NOCs
Licences and NOCs for possession, use and transport of explosives obtained for each project under the Explosives Rules 1940.
05
Certified Personnel
Blasting staff trained and certified, including Inspectorate of Mines shot-firer certification and Wah Nobel rock blasting training.
06
Supply & Carriage
Sale and supply of commercial explosives and accessories to clients, with safe carriage to site.
Plant & Equipment
Our Own Drilling & Blasting Fleet
We operate our own drilling, blasting and support equipment, with a complete range of spare parts and accessories. Additional machinery is mobilised to match the quantity of work.
Hydraulic Crawler Drills
Furukawa DS-912 · Ingersoll Rand CDH-831 · Toyo CDH-931
Air Compressors
5 units, with hand-drill rods, bits and pipes
Hand Drill Machines
20 × YH-19
Digital Seismographs
Ground vibration, air overpressure and sound monitoring
Approved Explosives Vans
1-ton and 7-ton capacity
Site Vehicles
4×4 Toyota pickups, including a squad van
Health, Safety & Environment
A Documented Blasting Procedure
Every blast follows a written health and safety procedure, carried out by qualified blasters with working knowledge of Pakistan's explosives laws and regulations.
Explosives Rules 1940 & 2010
Mining Act in force
BS 5607: Safe use of explosives in construction
OSHA standards
Client HSE requirements
Step 01
Notify
Written blasting notice to the HSE and project manager at least one day before any surface blast, stating place, time and explosive quantities.
Step 02
Clear the Area
Safety staff clear the danger area, block access roads with barriers and warning signs, and post lookouts and flagmen.
Step 03
Warn
Two long warning sirens before firing, a distinct firing signal, and radio contact between safety officer and blasting in-charge.
Step 04
Fire
The blast is initiated only after safety patrols report the site clear and give the command to fire.
Step 05
Check & All Clear
The blasting in-charge inspects for misfires, loose rock and slope stability before reporting “all clear” and reopening access.
Track Record
Trusted on Work of National Importance
Our project profile stretches from institutions of the highest sensitivity and security to major infrastructure, energy and oil & gas projects across Pakistan.
Defence & Strategic
Pakistan Army Engineering Group, FWO, Atomic Energy Commission (NDC)
Dams & Hydropower
Mangla Dam, Tarbela Dam, Ghazi-Barotha Power Channel; exploratory adits for Thakot, Mohmand and Mahl hydropower projects
Motorways & Highways
M-2 Salt Range sliding area, M-1 near Burhan, KKH with FWO, NHA N-5, N-50 and N-70 projects
Oil & Gas
SNGPL, SSGC, OGDCL and oil field work for ENI, Lasmo, Occidental and Premier Oil
International Contractors
Taisei Corporation, China Three Gorges, SIDRI, CWE and Impregilo projects
Urban Development
Kashmir Highway extension, Bahria Enclave, Gulberg Residencia and DHA Phase-II, Islamabad
Work With an Experienced Partner
Tell us about your drilling, blasting, excavation, civil, electrical or explosives requirements.
Mobile 0302-5285284 · Office 051-4510430, 051-4511677 · rafiqueshah@hotmail.com