Pakistan Export Import Bank (Pak EXIM) and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) have launched their cross-country roadshow with the Islamabad episode, bringing together senior representatives from the government, banking and financial sectors, exporters, business associations and Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The event, titled “Partnerships That Power Progress – Islamabad Episode,” provided a platform for stakeholders across Pakistan’s trade and financial ecosystem to discuss collaboration and initiatives aimed at supporting exporters, businesses and the country’s broader export financing landscape.
The Islamabad event also marked the formal kick-off of the Pak EXIM and ICIEC cross-country roadshow, which is intended to connect the two organisations with stakeholders across different parts of the country. The participation of government representatives, financial institutions, exporters and business organisations highlighted the importance of cooperation between public-sector institutions, banks and the private sector in strengthening Pakistan’s export ecosystem. Such engagement can help bring exporters and financial institutions closer to mechanisms designed to manage trade-related risks and improve access to export support.
A key development at the Islamabad episode was the signing of three strategic agreements involving Pak EXIM and its partner organisations. The agreements were signed between Pak EXIM and ICIEC, Pak EXIM and the Export Development Fund (EDF), and Pak EXIM and AutoSoft Dynamics. The agreements cover areas including underwriting capacity, risk appetite, access to Export Credit Insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises, and digital transformation, reflecting a combination of financial risk management and technology-focused cooperation.
The agreement between Pak EXIM and ICIEC is expected to strengthen Pak EXIM’s underwriting capacity and risk appetite. Underwriting capacity is particularly important for an export credit institution because it determines its ability to assess and support transactions while managing associated financial and commercial risks. Greater capacity in this area can provide the institution with additional scope to support exporters and facilitate transactions where insurance and risk coverage are important considerations.
Another agreement, involving Pak EXIM and EDF, focuses on strengthening access for small and medium-sized enterprises to Export Credit Insurance. Smaller businesses can face greater challenges when entering international markets because of limited financial resources and exposure to payment and trade risks. Improved access to export credit insurance can help businesses manage some of these risks and potentially support their participation in international trade. The agreement therefore places small and medium-sized enterprises among the key areas of cooperation highlighted during the Islamabad episode.
The third agreement was signed between Pak EXIM and AutoSoft Dynamics, bringing a digital transformation component into the roadshow’s opening event. AutoSoft Dynamics is a technology company providing digital solutions, and its participation in the agreement points to the increasing role of technology in modernising financial and trade-related processes. Digital transformation can help institutions improve operational processes, strengthen information management and create more efficient systems for serving businesses and exporters.
The Islamabad episode brought together stakeholders from multiple parts of the economy, demonstrating the interconnected nature of export financing, insurance, banking and technology. Government bodies and financial institutions play a central role in establishing the framework for export support, while exporters and business associations provide direct insight into the challenges faced by companies seeking to compete in international markets. Bringing these groups together can support greater coordination around financing, insurance and digital services.
With the Islamabad episode now serving as the official launch of the Pak EXIM and ICIEC cross-country roadshow, the initiative is set to continue its engagement across Pakistan. The roadshow provides an opportunity to extend discussions beyond Islamabad and engage stakeholders in other business and commercial centres. The three agreements signed at the opening event also establish several areas of cooperation, ranging from underwriting and export credit insurance to technology and digital transformation. As the roadshow moves across the country, further updates are expected on partnerships and initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s export and financial ecosystem.
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