Promote Trade & Investment
Strengthen economic ties and cross-border collaborations.
Connecting Pakistan with Africa's Next Growth Story
Driving trade, investment and sustainable partnerships for shared prosperity across 54 African markets.
- 54
- African Countries
- $100B+
- PAEC Indicative Trade Potential
- $2.4B+
- Reported Investment Pipeline
- 1,000+
- Business Members
About Pakistan Africa Economic Council
The Pakistan Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is a pioneering organization established to catalyze comprehensive cooperation between Pakistan and the African continent.
Licensed by SECP under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 as a non-profit public limited company, PAEC advances economic synergies, institutional linkages and people-to-people connections for mutual prosperity.
The significance of PAEC extends beyond mere commercial interests. It represents a paradigm shift toward genuine partnership based on mutual respect, shared challenges, and common aspirations. This foundation provides the PAEC with unique advantages in fostering authentic, long-term partnerships that prioritize mutual benefit over extractive relationships.
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PAEC Objectives
Facilitate partnerships, unlock opportunities and drive sustainable development for inclusive growth across Pakistan and Africa.
Facilitate Partnerships
Connect businesses, institutions and governments.
Build Capacity
Empower enterprises through knowledge and training.
Drive Sustainable Growth
Support inclusive and scalable development across sectors.
Africa & Pakistan Market Explorer
Explore key opportunities, insights and market intelligence.
Nigeria
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $291B
- Population
- 238M
Kenya
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $136B
- Population
- 58M
South Africa
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $427B
- Population
- 65M
Egypt
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $365B
- Population
- 118M
Ghana
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $114B
- Population
- 35M
Ethiopia
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $126B
- Population
- 135M
Tanzania
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $90B
- Population
- 71M
Morocco
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $182B
- Population
- 38M
Algeria
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $287B
- Population
- 47M
Uganda
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $62B
- Population
- 51M
Trade & Investment Opportunities
Priority Export Categories
From Pakistan for African markets
- Textile and Apparel
- Priority sector
- Pharmaceuticals
- Priority sector
- Rice
- Priority sector
- Engineering Goods
- Priority sector
- Sports Products
- Priority sector
- Surgical Instruments
- Priority sector
- IT & Digital Services
- Priority sector
Category values are withheld until destination-specific trade data is verified.
View all categoriesTop African Markets
For Pakistan
- Nigeria
- Priority market
- Kenya
- Priority market
- South Africa
- Priority market
- Egypt
- Priority market
- Ghana
- Priority market
- Algeria
- Priority market
- Morocco
- Priority market
Priority designation; not a current bilateral-trade value.
View all marketsTrade Snapshot
- Exports to Africa
- US$2.24BFY2024-25
- Imports from Africa
- US$2.61BFY2024-25
- Bilateral Trade
- US$4.85BFY2024-25
- African Markets
- 54Current continental scope
Source: Ministry of Commerce; FBR/PRAL
View detailed insightsKey Business Sectors
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Textiles & Apparel
Energy & Renewables
Pharmaceutical & Health
IT & Digital Services
Mining & Minerals
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PAEC Leadership
Executive Leadership
Office of the Council
Dr. Shahbaz Malik
Founder Chairman
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Shaikh Rashid Alam
Secretary General
Pakistan Africa Economic CouncilLeadership Council
Council and regional leadership
Dr. Rehan Chawla
Senior Vice Chairman
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Rafique Suleman
Senior Vice President Sindh Region
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Dr. Huma Bukhari
Vice Chairperson Women Affairs
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Liaqat Ali Magray
Vice Chairman - Research, Innovation and Youth Affairs
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
M. Fawwad Shaikh
Sr. Vice Chairman - RCO (Regional Coordination Offices)
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Riaz ul Hassan
Vice Chairman - PSO (Public Sector Organizations)
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Arif Abdul Aziz
Vice Chairman - Africa Region
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Abdul Wahab Edhi
Vice Chairman Finance
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Hasnain Pardesi
President Sindh Region
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Abdul Wajid
President Islamabad Region
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
M. Ibrahim Shahanshahi
President Balochistan Region
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Nasir Shaikh
CEC Member - Central Executive Committee
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Ibrahim Bin Maqsood
CEC Member - Central Executive Committee
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
Dr. Ujaala Siddeeq
CEC Member Islamabad
Pakistan Africa Economic Council
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- $100B+
- PAEC Indicative Trade Potential
- 54
- African Countries
- 1,000+
- Active Members
- $100B+
- PAEC Indicative Investment Potential
