PAKISTAN BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL

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PBBC founded by Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Musharraf In 2002 Is Committed To Developing Bi-lateral Trade And Investment Between The UK and Pakistan. PBBC Is Also Committed To Improving The Perception of Pakistan In The International Media And Developing Social And Economic Ties.

The World Bank and other similar agencies are praising Pakistan’s efforts at becoming a member of the world economic community with economic growth and improving government transparency.

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November

19nov(nov 19)9:00 am22(nov 22)6:00 pmTrade Mission to The IDEAS – International Defence Exhibition And Seminar 19-22 November

Event Details

The Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) will be leading an official UK Trade Mission to Pakistan, focusing on IDEAS (12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar), a biennial defence exhibition is being held in Karachi. IDEAS 2024, the most strategically important four-day event in the Asia and UAE region, will be represented by industry players from across the globe to showcase the latest technological innovations.

Who Should Exhibit and or Participate as Visitors International manufacturers and suppliers of defence products and related technology seeking to explore business opportunities should consider participating. Defence, security, and aerospace companies will benefit from exhibiting at the Expo. Mission members will have opportunities to hold B2B meetings and engage in networking with sector-specific representatives and key decision-makers, including diplomats, senior government officials, ministries and departments of defence, armed forces personnel, senior management of defence-related organizations, defence procurement experts, sales and marketing personnel, engineers, research and development specialists, law enforcement agencies, and consultants.

Key Benefits

Targeted Audience: An excellent platform for introducing new defence products to a specifically targeted audience in Central, South, and West Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Direct Interaction: Interact directly with high-profile delegates, procurement experts, and buyers from around the globe to secure new industry leads.
Technological Displays: Display your technological achievements through Mobility Displays.
Extensive Media Coverage: Capitalize on extensive coverage in print and electronic media, as well as IDEAS dedicated newsletters, to reach your targeted niche.
Marketing Opportunities: A rewarding personal and interactive marketing opportunity providing wider exposure than any other marketing channel.
Sponsorship & Branding: IDEAS also offers lucrative sponsorship and branding opportunities to participants interested in enhancing their presence during the show.

For further information please email: info@pbbc.uk.com or Register Here.

Time

November 19, 2024 9:00 am - November 22, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT+05:00)

Location

Expo Centre Karachi

Expo Centre Karachi, Main University Rd, Block 15 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh

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Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP)

The Ministry of Defence Production is an executive ministry of the federal Government of Pakistan with objectives of development and production of ordnance and machinery for the Pakistan Armed Forces.

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Pakistan Armed Forces

The Pakistan Armed Forces are the military forces of Pakistan. It is the world's sixth-largest military measured by active military personnel and consist of three formally uniformed services—the Army, Navy, and the Air Force, which are backed by several paramilitary forces such as the National Guard and the Civil Armed Forces.

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Expo Centre Karachi

Expo Centre Karachi, Main University Rd, Block 15 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Karachi City, SindhKarachi Expo Centre is equipped with modern facilities based on international standards creating a market and a world of its own.

Expo Centre Karachi

Our Members

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For larger businesses being Corporate Members enjoy privileged access to high profile events, meetings with senior government ministers (both UK and Pakistan), participation in high level official trade missions, enhanced support and also networking receptions. Additional benefits: Access to PBBC platform with an invitation to speak at events and forums. Opportunities for sponsoring PBBC events, exhibitions and participation in official visits

PBBC facilitates members to develop explore, grow and enhance their trade and businesses both in Britain and Pakistan. Members benefit from B2B meetings, forums, business networking events, with a prospect of interacting with visiting business and official delegates. Furthermore PBBC introduces and provides opportunities to businesses to exhibit or showcase their goods and services.

PBBC is committed to encouraging and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises as they are a significant contributor to the wider economy. Our SME programme offers tailored support and advice for small and medium size businesses with our forums and events. PBBC is a focused advisory platform enabling SME companies to consider trade and investment in Pakistan and to share practical advice and support.

Benefits

Access to partners and stakeholders in Pakistan and the UK

One-to-one meetings with stakeholders in business opportunities

Participation in Trade Events

Participation in Trade Missions

Practical advice and experience

Introductions to Professional advisers

Introductions to local banks and collegiality

Fast-track Visa arrangements

Interaction with British Government including FCDO and other departments

Meetings with the British High Commission in Pakistan

Meetings with the Pakistan High Commission at varying level Access to Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Access to Pakistan Government Officers in Pakistan

Trade Delegation by PBBC

Sialkot Chamber Visit To Uk

PBBC at BETT 2024

Trade Mission To The IDEAS – International Defence Exhibition And Seminar

19-22 Nov 2024
Karachi, Pakistan

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Testimonials

The PBBC has been invaluable to me on many levels. Having done business in Pakistan, specifically Peshawar, for some 17 years until 2003, my connections were a little rusty, and even obtaining a business visa was problematic: enter the PBBC, specifically Mr. Rashid Iqbal, who willingly provided invaluable support and information, facilitating a very worthwhile and long overdue trip to Peshawar and Islamabad in November 2018. Mr. Julian Hamilton Barns’s enthusiasm and energy also provided an inspirational lead in reconnecting me to the limitless, and as yet still relatively untapped gemstone industry in Pakistan.

Five years ago, we were invited to the Expo in Karachi by the Pakistan government. As we have gotten to know Pakistan, we have developed an increasingly positive outlook on what the people and government have to offer. Through one of our directors, I met Johnny O’Rourke (PBBC Head of IT & Web Development), who introduced us to Rashid Iqbal of the PBBC. I was then invited to meet the High Commissioner and Trade Minister for Pakistan in London and have been greatly impressed with the support we have received from the PBBC. A year ago, we decided to create a new brand, “MONDE D’OR,” and felt that the time was right to establish our own manufacturing company, producing high-quality products for others and our new brand. Due to the assistance provided, the low tariffs between Pakistan and the UK, and the stability of the government, we now have invested in our own factory building, machines, and have created employment opportunities for people in Lahore. We believe we have room to further increase employment and we hope we can do that within the next year.

“We have been member of PBBC for last couple years and have been working alongside to promote bilateral trade between UK and Pakistan. We found this organization and their management as truly professional, very well connected with large corporates, medium and small businesses and having strong working relationship at Govt level both in UK and Pakistan. PBBC is fully capable and has proven time and time again by utilizing these connections for mutual benefit and bilateral trade between two countries by launching numbers of large projects for Pakistan which would play a vital role in countries economic development. PBBC certainly has an edge to provide right support to the businesses while having long term ties with professional bodies and chambers of commerce in both countries. We are glad that we are part of this exciting journey with PBBC and bringing positive change for Pakistan”.

As a new member, having joined PBBC in April 2019, it has been a truly rewarding experience. The Council has provided the necessary channels through which our business aspirations can be promoted as well as opening opportunities to develop our business contacts. Mr Rashid Iqbal have been instrumental in furthering our contacts, especially in Pakistan. This has given us greater exposure and confidence in promoting our business goals.

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Dr. Nafees Zakaria

Julian Hamilton Barns

Rashid Iqbal Khan

Nigel Peters