The Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi presented the Primaduta Award 2026 to MAPAK Edible Oils Private Limited, recognizing the Pakistani company’s contribution to Indonesia’s palm oil exports. Consul General Mudzakir presented the award to MAPAK Chief Executive Officer Abdul Rasheed JanMohammad during a dinner reception on Tuesday.
Under the Indonesia’s Minister of Trade Decision No. 2002 of 2026, MAPAK received the award in the Halal Products Importer category for its sustained commercial partnership with Indonesia.
Beyond MAPAK, JanMohammad heads Westbury Group and serves as CEO of the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC), an international industry platform. A former Chairman of the Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA), his business experience spans edible oil processing, storage, and port logistics.
The reception brought together approximately 50 prominent Pakistani business leaders and entrepreneurs, including FPCCI Senior Vice President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, KCCI President Mr. Talat Mahmood, and businessman Basheer JanMohammad, brother of the award recipient, alongside trade association leaders and business partners, including Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturer Association (PVMA), and Korangi Association of Trade and Industries (KATI).
In his remarks, Consul General Mudzakir praised MAPAK’s contribution and emphasized the importance of trust and long-term partnerships. He highlighted palm oil as an example of complementary trade, with Indonesian supplies providing essential raw materials for Pakistan’s refining and downstream industries, supporting local manufacturing, value addition, employment, and industrial competitiveness.
Consul General Mudzakir also highlighted the outcome of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, where a Sindh delegation comprising more than 20 companies, facilitated by the Consulate, signed 14 Memoranda of Understanding and Letters of Intent with a combined potential value of USD9.4 million.
“The real success comes when these commitments turn into actual business, investment, and lasting partnerships,” he said, stressing the importance of implementation.
He reaffirmed Indonesia’s interest in stronger two-way trade, including greater opportunities for Pakistani products in Indonesia, industrial cooperation, and joint ventures, with the aim of creating shared economic benefits.
The evening also featured a Saman dance performance by Indonesian students in Karachi. Originating from Aceh, the traditional dance, known for its synchronized movements and dynamic rhythms, added a cultural touch to an occasion celebrating friendship and economic ties between the two countries.
