More than 25 countries and over 140 delegates are expected to participate in PIMEC 2025, the upcoming Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC 2025), to be held from November 3 to 6, 2025, at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The grand event, co-organized by the Pakistan Navy and Badar Expo Solutions, under the patronage of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, is designed to spotlight Pakistan’s growing role in the global maritime industry and its emerging Blue Economy.
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PIMEC 2025 will serve as a key platform for strategic collaboration, maritime innovation, and investment promotion, bringing together global maritime leaders, government representatives, and private sector stakeholders.
On June 16, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the soft launch of PIMEC 2025, heralding in an exciting era for Pakistan’s Blue Economy.
The Prime Minister pointed out that PIMEC 2025 will serve as an opportunity for Pakistan’s maritime potential and investment opportunities to be showcased at Karachi Expo Centre between November 3 and 6, 2025.
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Shehbaz Sharif noted that this event ties in with Pakistan’s strategic goal of expanding maritime trade, shipbuilding, coastal development and regional collaboration and security in the Indian Ocean region.
The upcoming edition follows the successful inaugural PIMEC 2023, which drew delegations from over 14 countries, marking Pakistan’s entry into the circle of nations actively shaping maritime policy and sustainable ocean development.
Organizers say that this year’s event will not only double international participation but also introduce new focus areas, including marine technology, port infrastructure, logistics, shipbuilding, and renewable ocean energy.
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The expo will include international conferences, B2B sessions, and interactive exhibitions, offering a valuable opportunity for investors and innovators to explore Pakistan’s vast coastal and maritime resources.
With PIMEC 2025, Pakistan aims to reinforce its maritime vision — combining economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and regional cooperation under a shared commitment to the Blue Economy.
