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PIMEC 2025 Closes With Rs76 Billion in Deals as Pakistan Courts Maritime Investment

The deals cap a four-day Karachi showcase of indigenous technology aimed at advancing Pakistan’s blue economy.

Overview

  • The four-day expo in Karachi concluded Thursday with 83 memoranda of understanding worth Rs76 billion ($273.6 million), according to the Pakistan Navy.
  • PIMEC’s second edition hosted 178 exhibitors—28 international and 150 local—and welcomed 133 delegations from 44 countries.
  • Exhibits highlighted indigenous capabilities including the Buraq Vehicle for combat-zone evacuation, alongside DG R&D gear such as night vision devices and training weapons.
  • The Ministry of Defence Production used its pavilion to promote the blue economy, while Net Med and university stalls drew strong visitor interest.
  • Gwadar Shipyard, a CPEC project, featured prominently at the show, and officials during the event pointed to export potential in drone technology.