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title: 'Highlights from Day 3 of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference 2025'
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date: '2025-11-06T12:28:34+05:00'
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# Highlights from Day 3 of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference 2025

Day 3 of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) 2025 at the Karachi Expo Centre saw a shift from spectacle to substance, moving beyond exhibition stalls into deep-dive discussions, technology demonstrations, and strategic networking.

The momentum built during the first two days matured into outcomes and conversations that could mark a turning point for Pakistan’s blue economy ambitions.

One of the most striking features of the day was the surge of indigenous maritime and defense technologies on display. Local firms showcased advanced systems such as the indigenously developed “Buraq Vehicle” designed for safe evacuation in combat zones, along with unmanned surface vessels (USVs), maritime logistics drones, and integrated ship-control systems from emerging Pakistani tech firms.

At the stall of the National Electronics Complex Pakistan (NECOP), the SAFRAH drone-jamming gun — capable of neutralizing hostile drones within 1.5 kilometers — drew considerable interest from both local and international delegates.

Beyond defense technology, the expo underscored the vast potential of the maritime sector, covering areas such as aquaculture, ship-recycling, offshore energy, port digitalization, and sustainable marine resource management.

A woman-led aquaculture firm, *Zarwah Enterprises*, stood out for presenting sustainable shrimp and fish farming solutions, reflecting the growing diversity of participants in the maritime economy.

Meanwhile, several panel discussions emphasized the need to make the blue economy more locally driven. Over the past decade, Pakistan’s domestic assembly and manufacturing of parts have reportedly increased from just 2 percent to nearly 10 percent.

**Read More: [Highlights From Day 2 of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference 2025](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/highlights-from-day-2-of-pimec-2025/)**

The conference segment of the day brought together a distinguished lineup of defense, industry, and policy stakeholders. Senior leaders from the Pakistan Navy, academia, and various government departments stressed the dual importance of maritime security and economic growth.

They highlighted the blue economy not merely as resource extraction, but as an ecosystem encompassing trade, connectivity, and innovation. Speakers repeatedly emphasized that Pakistan’s 1,000-kilometre coastline and 290,000-square-kilometre exclusive economic zone hold immense potential for shipping, fisheries, offshore energy, and logistics.

Ongoing policy developments, including the National Maritime Policy, National Shipping Policy, and National Fisheries & Aquaculture Policy, are expected to provide a strong framework for growth. The overarching sentiment of the day was one of transition — from ambition to concrete agenda.

With delegations from more than 45 countries and participation from 28 international exhibitors, the networking environment remained vibrant and collaborative.

From the perspective of visitors, Day 3 also delivered a series of captivating exhibits. The live demonstration of unmanned surface vessels from a local tech company drew an enthusiastic crowd of engineers, naval officers, and defense analysts.

The Gwadar Shipyard pavilion, tied closely to the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), showcased Pakistan’s ambitions in ship-building and repair, connecting the country’s trade potential with its emerging industrial capabilities. Numerous local small and medium-sized enterprises stood shoulder-to-shoulder with international defense manufacturers, reflecting a noticeable evolution from Pakistan’s role as a buyer to that of a co-developer.

As Day 3 concluded, visitors, exhibitors, and policymakers alike appeared intent on converting exhibitions into contracts, ideas into investments, and participation into production.