Nirala Sweets was started over 50 years ago in Lahore, Pakistan by Taj Din as a small breakfast shop. By the 1990s, Taj Din's sons debated expanding the business. Faisal Farooq became CEO and modernized Nirala Sweets. Market research found that sweet consumption was declining, so Faisal differentiated Nirala as a young, hip brand. This included reducing portion sizes, introducing new products, and sponsoring cultural events. By 2008, Nirala had over 46 stores across Pakistan, the UK, Canada, and the Middle East. Faisal's goal is to penetrate supermarkets with Nirala's range of over 150 mithai, snacks, dairy,