PIMEC 2025: Soft Launch
PIMEC 2025: Steering Pakistan Toward a Blue Economic Revolution
The soft launch of the 2nd edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC 2025) was held on 16th June 2025 in Islamabad.
Soft Launch Highlights – 16th June 2025, Islamabad
- Soft Launch Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Inaugurated by: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
- Main Event Dates: 3–6 November 2025
- Venue: Karachi Expo Centre
A New Era of Maritime Potential Officially Set in Motion
The soft launch of the 2nd edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC 2025) was held on 16th June 2025 in Islamabad, symbolizing a national commitment to a stronger, smarter, and sustainable Blue Economy.
Hosted under the esteemed patronage of the Pakistan Navy, co-organized by Badar Expo Solutions, and inaugurated by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the event highlighted Pakistan’s strategic maritime ambitions and invited global stakeholders to participate in transforming the region’s maritime landscape.
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan’s Blue Economy holds the power to boost national GDP, enhance trade, generate sustainable livelihoods, and drive regional integration. This is not just a sector—it’s our future.
- Expand coastal tourism and sustainable shoreline development
- Develop modern fisheries and aquaculture ecosystems
- Upgrade transshipment and port logistics capabilities
- Strengthen academia-industry research collaborations
- Mobilize public-private partnerships and foreign investment
Thought Leadership at the Soft Launch
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The Blue Economy is not just an opportunity—it is a strategic imperative. With our 1,000 km coastline, three major ports, and regional trade crossroads, Pakistan must lead in maritime innovation, connectivity, and sustainability.
Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs
Under Maritime Vision 2047, we aim to build a $100 billion Blue Economy. PIMEC is the launchpad for that transformative future.
Commodore Ahsen Ali Khan
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (MAPR)
The oceans are our future. Through CPEC and PIMEC, Pakistan is redefining its role in regional maritime trade, promoting peace, sustainability, and prosperity.
Zohair Naseer
CEO, Badar Expo Solutions
PIMEC is more than an expo. It is a high-impact platform that connects policy, industry, and investment with a common purpose — to elevate Pakistan’s maritime standing on the global stage.
Join the Movement—Become an Exhibitor Today
If you are a maritime technology company, defense solution provider, port operator, logistics firm, investor, researcher, or policymaker, PIMEC 2025 is your opportunity to make waves in Pakistan’s evolving maritime narrative.