Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b
The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is launching to facilitate Pakistani businesses in tapping into Africa's 1.59-billion-strong consumer market. This SECP-authorised platform aims to expand trade, investment, and commercial partnerships, initially focusing on East African countries like Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Djibouti. The council plans business-opportunity trips to East Africa in late 2026.
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This initiative could significantly boost Pakistan's economy by opening new markets and fostering international trade and investment, while also contributing to economic development in selected African nations.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: File The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa's 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent.
The platform, which is described as Pakistan's first official Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)-authorised and registered Africa entrepreneurship platform, aims to create a new avenue for expanding Pakistan's trade, investment, and business partnerships with Africa's rapidly growing markets.
It will connect Pakistani and international entrepreneurs, investors and businesses with project-specific opportunities and joint ventures in Pakistan and selected African countries.
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