Pakistan is set to host the second edition of Pakistan international Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) from 3rd to 6th of November 2025 at the Karachi Expo Center. Organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Badar Expo Solutions, under the patronage of Pakistan Navy, the event promises to be one of the most important gatherings for anyone who is interested in innovation, business, development, and sustainability in the maritime sector.
Pakistan is blessed with over 1,000 kilometers of coastline and 240,000 square kilometer Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The country’s blue economy potential includes industries like fisheries, coastal tourism, shipbuilding, and renewable energy – sectors which remain somehow underdeveloped and not fully developed and capitalized upon. Ultimately PIMEC aims to change that and fully unlock the potential and new opportunities which connect Pakistan with global innovators and investors.
What Makes PIMEC Worth Visiting?
After the success of its first edition in 2023, which involved participants from over 50 countries and 143 exhibitors, the 2025 edition is expected to be even greater. The event will feature exhibitions, flagship maritime conference, B2G and B2B meetings, award ceremonies, and broad networking sessions.
Visitors will have a chance to explore latest innovations in renewable energy, shipbuilding, fisheries, marine biotechnology and offshore oil drilling. These sectors not only entertain Pakistan’s growing energy and food demands but also align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For investors and entrepreneurs, PIMEC will offer direct exposure to global industry leaders, technology developers and naval experts. It is a great place for Government to Business (G2B) and Business to Business(B2B) collaboration that can directly lead to real time investments and partnerships.
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A Platform for Research and Innovation
The maritime Conference which is a major part of PIMEC serves as a thought leadership platform where world renowned scholars, policymakers and strategists share their insights. This year the main focus will be on sustainability, maritime security, ocean governance and trade corridors.
In 2023, 27 research papers were presented on multiple topics such as maritime governance and the challenges to turn blue economy into a vibrant and revenue-generating sector. The upcoming event will continue to encourage researchers from academia, students and professionals to share their ideas that can shape Pakistan maritime policy.
PIMEC becomes the single most platform for bringing indigenous maritime knowledge under one roof, and becomes a way for exchange of research and knowledge among the community which takes a keen interest in maritime research.
Big Names and Big Opportunities
Some of the big companies participating this year include ASFAT(Turkey), National Shipping Corporation, AkzoNobel, National Radio and telecommunication Corporation, Sapphire Textiles Mills and Dreams Network & Technology Pvt. Ltd, and many more.
From logistics and defense to communication and renewable energy, every sector of maritime industry will be presented through these exhibitors. PIMEC will also feature an award ceremony as well, to recognize the best innovations and products presented by exhibitors.
For anyone wo works in the maritime solutions industry, this is a great chance to visit what is new and what innovative products are making it to the market. While exhibitors get national and international exposure, anyone visiting the expo will get to see cutting edge tech all in one place.
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Voice of Leadership
At the soft launch of PIMEC 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the country’s vast investment potential in the maritime domain, urging even greater public-private partnerships and academia industry collaboration.
Similarly, the Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhary highlighted the importance of the blue economy for sustainable growth, while Admiral Naveed Ashraf – chief of naval staff praised PIMEC for becoming the flagship event showcasing Pakistan’s strengths in the maritime sector.
As an event which enjoys the interest and patronage of the government of Pakistan, visiting PIMEC comes with a unique opportunity to create long-term partnerships with the public sector, and to become the forebearers of an emerging blue economy in the country.
Visiting Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 is more than just attending an event, it is about witnessing the making of Pakistan’s maritime future. Whether you are a student, policymaker, investor or entrepreneur, this event is a perfect place to learn and understand, connect and contribute, to a growing sector that can considerably transform Pakistan’s economy.
With innovation, collaboration and sustainability at its core, PIMEC 2025 is game changer – a place where Pakistan’s blue economy revolution truly begins.
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