About IBF

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2024Established
Who We Are

A Karachi-Based Forum With Global Reach

The International Business Forum is a non-profit professional network based in Karachi, Pakistan. The network connects business owners, professionals, and firms so they exchange ideas, resources, and opportunities.

Founder and Chairman Mr. Ali Arsh Khan leads the organization, supported by Patron-in-Chief Haji Anis Younus Arfa, a panel of patrons, and an executive committee of senior business leaders. IBF works as a bridge between Pakistan's business community and international markets.

The forum promotes Pakistani entrepreneurs and products on the global stage through advocacy, structured networking, events, and verified membership.

Our Foundation

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To become Pakistan's leading business platform, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, economic growth, women's empowerment, and international business collaboration while creating opportunities for future generations of business leaders.

Our Mission

To connect business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, policymakers, and industry experts through meaningful networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and growth opportunities that contribute to Pakistan's economic development.

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Mr. Ali Arsh KhanFounder & Chairman, IBF

Chairman's Message

As the Founder and Chairman of the International Business Forum, I am glad to introduce our organization as a platform for Pakistani businesses to grow and thrive globally.

Our mission is to foster a unified business community, promote entrepreneurship, and create avenues for international trade and investment.

I invite you to join us and help shape the future of business in Pakistan and beyond.

Leadership

IBF Leadership

The people who lead the forum.

Mr. Anis Arfa

Mr. Anis Arfa

Patron-in-Chief
Mr. Ali Arsh Khan

Mr. Ali Arsh Khan

Founder & Chairman
Mr. Hassan Akhtar Khan

Mr. Hassan Akhtar Khan

Sr. Vice President
Patrons

Our Patrons

Senior business leaders who support and guide the forum.

Mr. Akhtar Younus Arfa

Mr. Akhtar Younus Arfa (T.I.)

Patron
CEO, Anis Textile & Anis Apparel
Mr. Danish Khan

Mr. Danish Khan

Patron
Director, Highway Creation (Pvt.) Ltd.
Mr. Humza Y. Tabani

Mr. Humza Y. Tabani (S.I.)

Patron
Chairman, Tabani Group of Companies
Mr. Abdul Razzak Mianoor

Mr. Abdul Razzak Mianoor

Patron
CEO, Pioneer Steel
Governance

Managing Committee

The office bearers and members who run the forum.

Mr. Asad Fecto

Mr. Asad Fecto

Sr. Vice Chairman
Chairman, Fecto Group
Mr. Akhtar Ismail

Mr. Akhtar Ismail

Vice Chairman
Director, Knitwear Enterprises
Mr. Altaf Tai

Mr. Altaf Tai

President
Chairman, Altaf Tai Builders & Developers
Mr. Shoaib Yaqoob

Mr. Shoaib Yaqoob

Vice President
CEO, Global Traders
Mr. Azim Adil Shaikh

Mr. Azim Adil Shaikh

General Secretary
Chairman, Home Pakistan Group
Mr. Syed Khurram Anis

Mr. Syed Khurram Anis

Finance Secretary
CEO, SKA Associates
Mr. Shaikh Aamir Zafar

Mr. Shaikh Aamir Zafar

Managing Committee Member
Managing Partner, Aventis International (Pvt.) Ltd.
Mr. Babar Abbasi

Mr. Babar Abbasi

Managing Committee Member
CEO, Hussain Marketing Network
Ms. Saman Khan

Ms. Saman Khan

Coordinator, Women Chapter
CEO, Leo Properties
Operations

IBF Secretariat

The IBF Secretariat runs daily operations from Karachi. The team coordinates membership services, events, facilitation, and member support.

  • Membership processing & renewals
  • Event operations & registration
  • Facilitation & member support

Address: D/67M, Phase 1, Scheme 33, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Super Highway Industrial Area, Karachi, Pakistan.

Contact the Secretariat
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