PECO News (Karachi – 29^th April 2013):

Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey had detailed meeting with CEO of Deep Rock Drilling (DRD) Mr. Ismail Hassan and General Manager Mr. Syed Ghulam Ahmed to discuss possibilities of maturing a million dollar project at Nigr Republic for Drilling which is obtained by PECO from presidency of Nigr. The Deputy Ambassador Sirohey explains the project and possibilities of business at Nigr Republic with complete facts & figures. The CEO DRD Mr. Ismail Hassan asked different questions and tried to remove his reservations for investment in that part of globe. He also explains his company existence and basic business profile which was appreciated by Deputy Ambassador Sirohey. The PECO director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood also explains the project to DRD for execution. The meeting was concluded on the note of common understanding of trust & confidence while moving forward. The set for desired replies was handed over to PECO by DRD which will be replied shortly.

Dated: 29 April 2013

PECO News (Karachi – 28^th April 2013):

Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey along with Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood had a meeting with CEO of Shaukat & Raza Ltd. Mr. Imran Shaikh at local Restaurant to discuss ways & means for improvement of business ties between Pakistan & Nigeria. Deputy Ambassador Mr. Sirohey reiterated Pakistan high Commission stance to facilitate all interested companies willing to do business at Nigeria with its complete supports that may bring bilateral trade improvement between Pakistan & Nigeria. He explained the opportunities available for Pakistani firms to acquire their better share from this African developing multi billion market. Mr. Shaikh of S&R Ltd had shown his willingness for more investment in Nigeria. He had shown his desire to become a first Pakistan company to establish workshop for providing technical supports to local industrialist in fields of Power generation and agro allied industry. Deputy Ambassador Sirohey welcomes commitment from Mr. Shaikh and advice PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood to bring more companies to Nigeria. As usual PECO reassure its commitment for carrying out basic agenda for bilateral trade improvement.

Dated: 28 April 2013

PECO News – Rawalpindi (22-04-13)

The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industries (RCCI) invited H.E Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, Mr. Dauda Danladi for improvement in bilateral trade. The meeting was started by the welcome note of President RCCI, Mr. Manzar Khurshid Shaikh. On this occasion Amb. Danladi invited Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood to accompany him during meeting with Chamber. Deputy Ambassador Mr. Sirohey and Director PECO Mr. Ibrahim accepted the invitation and become the part of the delegation. The delegation comprises of HOC Minister. Grema G. S. Gana, Minister Ahmed M. Gusau, First secretory Mr. Abiodun Salisu Fele also attended the meeting. H.E Amb. Danladi emphasized the need of improvement in bilateral trade between two countries. He also presented the documentary that clear the concept for opportunities available in Nigeria for Pakistani business people. Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey speaking on the occasion explained the facts and figures to clear the concept of Pakistan business people interested in investment, revenue required and profit earning while doing the business in Nigeria. The vote of thanks was presented by Senior Vice President RCCI, Ch. Pervaiz A. Warriach.

Dated: 22April 2013

PECO News – Gujarat/Gujaranwala (20-04-13)

Visit of Amb. Danladi, Deputy Amb. Sirohey & PECO Director Ibrahim to Gujranwala & Gujarat Chambers of Commerce & Industries may bring direct investment to Nigeria. It was stated by Chairperson PECO. On invitation of Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Gujranwala and Gujarat to Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey along with PECO director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood & Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, H.E Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi with high level delegation inclusive of Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan, Minister Ahmed M. Gusau visited the chamber and also the exhibition organized by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industries. The Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan and Nigeria visited and appreciated the standard maintained at plant of electronic items inclusive of Televisions, Ceiling Fans, Table & Pedestal Fans and Plastic accessories for leading Motorcycle brands manufacturing company M/s Bless Electronic & Engineering Company the manufacturers of well-known brand Belvin. The Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan Minister Ahmed M. Gusau appreciated and invited the company for investment in Nigeria. At the occasion of exhibition at Gujarat Trade Fair, H.E Amb. Mr. Dauda Danladi emphasized the need of joint business opportunities for business people of both countries and invited interested investors to Nigeria.

Dated: 20 April 2013

PECO News – Islamabad (18-04-13)
The delegation of PECO along with Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria H.E Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey meets H.E Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan Mr. Dauda Danladi at Nigeria High Commission, Islamabad to discuss issues of bilateral business interest. The delegation also discussed problems faced by business people of both countries for carrying out legitimate business. It was informed that Pakistan and Nigeria will form Joint Pakistan – Nigeria Business Council (PNBC) shortly. It was agreed that both High Commissions at Pakistan and Nigeria will work hand in hand in coordination of business entrepreneurs like PECO to enhance existing business volume. At this occasion PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood with his Pakistan based director Mr. Zahid Ali Khan ensured both High Commissions that every possible measure will be adopted to achieve the desired objective as soon as possible. H.E Ambassador Mr. Dauda Danladi assured that he will visit Karachi and other cities in Sindh province in coming month to boost confidence of business people of Pakistan and on contrary Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will act similarly for business community of Nigeria at Nigeria. It was concluded that Nigerian High Commission at Pakistan and Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will facilitate real business people and investors to enhance bilateral trade. While addressing the delegation Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan appreciated efforts made by PECO to enhance bilateral trade especially in pharmaceuticals. H.E Amb Mr. Dauda Danladi had shown his resilience for taking business delegation to Nigeria with objective of direct investment by Pakistani entrepreneur in Nigeria. He also emphasize on PECO to coordinate this delegation with their relationship and technical skill with the local business people interested in expansion of their business.

Dated: 18 April 2013

PECO News – Karachi (17-04-13)
The Pakistan Export Company (PECO) as part of its agenda to improve bilateral trade between Pakistan and Nigeria made a contract with textile giant of International reputes M/s Gul Ahmed Pakistan at local hotel. On this occasion the Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey was also present and discussed issues of bilateral interests with Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Gul Ahmed Mr. Bashir Ali Mohammad. Mr. Sirohey stressed on the available opportunities of mutual trade for textiles. He elaborated the procedures for legitimate business of textiles. Mr. Bashir Chairman & CEO of Gul Ahmed agreed to the facts and ground realities for business at Nigeria. He also appreciates Pakistan Export Company (PECO) for convincing Gul Ahmed for trade and business at Nigeria. He specially mentioned that he and his team will work hand in hand with PECO to improve bilateral trade in general and business expansion of Gul Ahmed in particular. He advised his team for completions of formalities to initiate business at Nigeria.

Dated: 17 April 2013

PECO successfully acts as bridge for joint venture for growing companies. It was historic day at PECO when the contract has been signed between Pharmaceutical Company from Nigeria M/s Pharma plus & Safe Pharma of Pakistan. The both companies were represented by its Chief Executives Mr. Ahmed .I. Yakasai and Mr. Mohammad F. Memon respectively. It was done after inspection of various pharmaceutical facilities by Mr. Yakasai both at Karachi and Lahore and then took decision to join hands with SAFE. This JOINT venture is first of its kind in Pakistan and provide notable boost in credibility of SAFE PHARMACEUTICALS in Pharma circles of both countries.

Dated: 10 April 2013

The PECO successfully made contract with Hero Motors Pakistan for sales & marketing of its Tractors and Motor Cycles (Bikes) in Nigeria. At the occasion Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey appreciated the efforts made by PECO for bilateral Business in field of agriculture. Mr. Asad Barkat President & CEO of Hero Motors lauded the efforts made by Mr. Sirohey for improvement in business in agro and agro allied industry between the two brother countries. He also had shown his commitment for quality products uninterrupted supplies and after sales service and repairing workshop set-up in Nigeria. The Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Dauda Danladi showed his willingness to visit the premises for more confidence that ensure more business and strengthen relations. The graceful ceremony was concluded with prayers of success and prosperity followed by impressive Dinner.

Dated: 09 April 2013

To initiate immediate bilateral business between Pakistan and Nigeria PECO convinced Mr. Yakasai to place order for different products that are produced in Pakistan at International standards with economy comparing China and India that ensure bigger market share in Nigeria market for PharmaPlus. These products will undergo NAFDAC registration and then imported in Nigeria. This breakthrough in business between two countries especially in Pharmaceutical sector remarked HIGH SUCCESS in business circles.

To achieve the basic objective of bilateral business few of the fast growing pharmaceutical company M/s NabiQasim Industries, M/S Safe Pharma, M/S Maple, M/S Genics, M/S SJ&G, M/S PharmEvo etc. were shown keen interest for BUSINESS DEAL with PharmaPlus or any leading company for SALE of their products in Nigeria. In this regard NabiQasim Industries invited the dignitaries Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria His Excellency, Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey, Chief Executive PharmaPlus Nigeria Mr. Ahmed I. Yakasai and PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim B. Maqsood for inspection of the manufacturing facility and hosted the lunch. The team inspected the facility and appreciated the Standards maintained for quality drug’s production. The host team led by Vice Chairman of NabiQasim Industries Mr. Chaudhry Faqir Muhammad. The other team members were Senior General Manager International Marketing Mr. Younus Batla, Plant Manager, QC Manager and Manager International Marketing.

Dated: 09 April 2013

PECO successfully acts as bridge for joint venture for growing companies. It was historic day at PECO when the contract has been signed between Pharmaceutical Company from Nigeria M/s Pharma plus & Safe Pharma of Pakistan. The both companies were represented by its Chief Executives Mr. Ahmed .I. Yakasai and Mr. Mohammad F. Memon respectively. It was done after inspection of various pharmaceutical facilities by Mr. Yakasai both at Karachi and Lahore and then took decision to join hands with SAFE. This JOINT venture is first of its kind in Pakistan and provide notable boost in credibility of SAFE PHARMACEUTICALS in Pharma circles of both countries.

Dated: 08 April 2013