Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference
| Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) پاکستان انٹرنیشنل میری ٹائم ایگزیبیشن اینڈ کانفرنس | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Maritime and Defence exhibition |
| Dates | November |
| Frequency | Biennial: Odd years |
| Venue | Karachi Expo Center |
| Location | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Inaugurated | 2023 |
| Previous event | 2025 |
| Next event | 2027 |
| Participants | 178 exhibitors (2025) |
| Attendance | c. 25,000 Visitors (2025) |
| Organised by | Badar Expo Solutions |
| Website | pimec.gov.pk |
Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition & Conference (PIMEC) (Urdu: پاکستان انٹرنیشنل میری ٹائم ایگزیبیشن اینڈ کانفرنس) is a major international maritime event focusing on regional Blue economy while also serving as an exhibition for defense and security industry. It is held every two years in the Karachi Expo Center, Karachi, Pakistan.[1][2][3]
Event history
PIMEC was initiated by the Pakistan Navy, under the patronage of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in order to showcase the country's maritime potential and boost its Blue economy by attracting investment, driving innovation, and fostering cooperation in shipping, defense, energy, fisheries, and tourism. The event is managed and organised by Badar Expo Solutions.[4][5]
PIMEC 2023
Premier PIMEC event held from 10 to 12 February 2023 at the Karachi Expo Center with 133 exhibitors, including 21 international firms and 112 local firms along with Pakistan-based international organizations participated in the 3-day exhibition.[6]
PIMEC 2025
Second event held from 3 to 6 November 2025 at the same venue with 178 exhibitors participating in the event. These included 28 international firms and 150 local organizations.[7][8][9]
See also
- International Defence Exhibition and Seminar—Defence expo in Karachi, Pakistan
- Special Operations Forces Exhibition—Defence expo in Amman, Jordan
References
- ^ "Four-day international maritime expo kicks off in Pakistan's Karachi". Arab News. 2 November 2025.
- ^ "OPENING CEREMONY OF PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXPO AND CONFERENCE (PIMEC-25) WAS HELD IN KARACHI". Defence Turkey. 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Mega maritime show begins at Expo Centre". Dawn. 4 November 2025.
- ^ "About pimec". PIMEC Official website.
- ^ "What's Happening at Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference 2025". The Diplomatic Insight. 1 November 2025.
- ^ "7 MOUs signed as COPHC participates in PIMEC 2023". The Daily CPEC. 13 February 2023.
- ^ "PIMEC 2025: PN holds curtain-raiser ceremony". Business Recorder. 2 November 2025.
- ^ "PIMEC 2025 Strengthens Maritime and Trade Ties with China". The Daily CPEC. 12 September 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan's Naval and Maritime Excellence Showcased at PIMEC 2025". The Diplomatic Insight. 10 November 2025.
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