Pakistan Japan Business Forum
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PJBF is a registered body U/S 32 of the Companies Ordinance 1984 of Pakistan. The Forum has been granted a license from Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
, Company Registration Office, Karachi.
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The launching ceremony was attended by Mohammad Mian Soomro- Governor of Sindh
, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood – Federal Minister of Commerce, Industries and Production, Mrs. Shahida Jamil – Minister of Law & Justice, Mr. Sadaaki Numata – Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Akira Watari – Chairman of Japan - Pakistan business co-operation committee
and Mr. Kazumi Dekiba – Consul General of Japan.
The ceremony was presided by the Chief Patron and Ambassador Of Japan in Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Numata. Mr.Razak Dawood, Federal Minister of Commerce, Industries and Production, was the chief guest.
and Japan
celebrated 50 years of establishment of Diplomatic relations between both the countries. In this respect GOJ allocated substantial resources to celebrate the occasion. PJBf arranged for a billboard, which was erected near Karachi airport
to highlight the celebrations. PJBF arranged printing of T Shirts, which were purchased by the members thus generating some revenues also.
conferred the award of Sitara-e-Pakistan to Akira Yamamura on his role in promoting trade between Pakistan
and Japan
. Akira Yamamura served as General Manager of Mitsubishi
Pakistan
for 13 ½ years and was responsible for arranging 4 JV between Pakistan
and Japan
. Akira Yamamura is a proud recipient of two awards from Japanese Government as well.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is an autonomous body whose purpose is to develop a modern and efficient corporate sector and a capital market based on sound regulatory principles, in order to foster economic growth and prosperity in Pakistan.-History:The Securities and Exchange...
, Company Registration Office, Karachi.
The Pakistan-Japan Business Forum was established on February 06, 2001 in the presence of dignitaries from PakistanPakistanPakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
for the promotion of business between the two countries.
About PJBF
Pakistan Japan Business was launched on February 6, 2001 at a grand ceremony at Consulate General of Japan's official residence in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
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The launching ceremony was attended by Mohammad Mian Soomro- Governor of Sindh
Governor of Sindh
The Governor of Sindh is the appointed Head of State of the provincial government in Sindh, Pakistan. The governor is designated by the Prime Minister and is normally regarded a ceremonial post...
, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood – Federal Minister of Commerce, Industries and Production, Mrs. Shahida Jamil – Minister of Law & Justice, Mr. Sadaaki Numata – Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Akira Watari – Chairman of Japan - Pakistan business co-operation committee
Japan - Pakistan business co-operation committee
In July 1983, President Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan proposed the establishment of JPBCC during a visit to Japan. In May 1984, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone expressed his interest in creating such a committee while on a visit to Pakistan...
and Mr. Kazumi Dekiba – Consul General of Japan.
The ceremony was presided by the Chief Patron and Ambassador Of Japan in Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Numata. Mr.Razak Dawood, Federal Minister of Commerce, Industries and Production, was the chief guest.
Executive committee
| Chairman / CEO | Senior Vice Chairman | Secretary General |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Kader Jaffer Pakistan Japan Business Forum |
M. Domichi Mitsubishi Corporation Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest trading company , a member of the Mitsubishi keiretsu. Mitsubishi Corporation employs over 50,000 people and has seven business segments including finance, banking, energy, machinery, chemicals, food and more.... |
Syed Jameel Hussain FUJIFILM Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd |
| Patron In Chief | Patron | Representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Seiji Kojima Ambassador Of Japan Embassy Of Japan |
Akinori Wada Consul General Of Japan |
M. Uga Director General Japan External Trade Organization |
Golden Jubilee Celebrations
2002 PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
celebrated 50 years of establishment of Diplomatic relations between both the countries. In this respect GOJ allocated substantial resources to celebrate the occasion. PJBf arranged for a billboard, which was erected near Karachi airport
Jinnah International Airport
Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's largest international and domestic airport. It is located in Karachi, Pakistan, and its passenger terminal is also commonly known as the جناح ٹرمینل Jinnah Terminal...
to highlight the celebrations. PJBF arranged printing of T Shirts, which were purchased by the members thus generating some revenues also.
Akira Yamamura decorated with Sitara-e-Pakistan
President of the Islamic RepublicPervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
conferred the award of Sitara-e-Pakistan to Akira Yamamura on his role in promoting trade between Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Akira Yamamura served as General Manager of Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...
Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
for 13 ½ years and was responsible for arranging 4 JV between Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Akira Yamamura is a proud recipient of two awards from Japanese Government as well.
See also
- Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & IndustryFederation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & IndustrySince its inception in 1950, the FPCCI has advocated and voiced the collective opinion, concern and aspiration of the private sector and offered helpful advice and solid assistance to the Government in its efforts to promote exports, encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic activity in...
- Japan External Trade Organization
- Board of InvestmentPakistan Board of InvestmentBoard of Investment is the investment promotion agency of Pakistan. The Board of Investment assists companies planning to invest in Pakistan or to expand their Pakistani operations. The Board of Investment is a member of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies .- History :The...
- Japan - Pakistan business co-operation committeeJapan - Pakistan business co-operation committeeIn July 1983, President Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan proposed the establishment of JPBCC during a visit to Japan. In May 1984, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone expressed his interest in creating such a committee while on a visit to Pakistan...