Karachi (TDI): The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) 2025 wrapped up in Karachi on Thursday after four days of exhibition, networking, and collaborations. Eighty three agreements worth Rs76 billion were signed between national and international exhibitors.
The expo drew participation from 178 exhibitors, including 28 international firms and 150 local companies; which set up stalls and displayed their products and services.
An official handout from Pakistan Navy regarded the four day event as a “major milestone in advancing Pakistan’s maritime and blue economy agenda.”
“The successful conclusion of PIMEC-25 not only highlights Pakistan’s potential as a maritime hub but also reflects the nation’s growing role in shaping regional Blue Economy landscape,” it further said.
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐏𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐂 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑
Day 3 of PIMEC 2025 continued to build momentum with engaging discussions, high visitor turnout, and impactful B2B interactions across the maritime and industrial sectors. Exhibitors, delegates, and industry experts showcased… pic.twitter.com/KCcqAlw8mX
— PIMEC (@pimecexpo) November 7, 2025
The event received overwhelming response which ultimately led to the signing of the MoUs. With the participation of 133 international delegations representing 44 countries, these MoUs have laid the ground work for new development projects and partnerships.
At the closing ceremony, the Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the launch of Pakistan’s first Green Ship Repair and Recycling Yard at Port Qasim.
He also presented the ambitious “Pakistan’s Maritime Century (2047–2147)” vision built around developing three new deep-sea ports, expanding the national shipping fleet, establishing AI-driven maritime industrial complexes, achieving green and digital ports, and leading regional maritime cooperation.
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Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, speaking at the closing ceremony, said that the event became a hub for collaboration and exchange of ideas.
PIMEC, which ran from November 3-6, 2025, is a flagship event of the country’s Maritime Ministry; organized under the patronage of Pakistan Navy. The purpose of this event is to attract investments in coastal development, tourism, fisheries, deep sea explorations, and shipbuilding.
PIMEC was organized for the very first time in 2023 as an attempt to prioritize the otherwise dormant maritime sector and generate an economy driven by the ocean.
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