The Swiss Business Council (SBC) was established in 2008 as a legal entity under an act of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The members’ segmentation comprises large Swiss Multinational subsidiaries operative in Pakistan, and Swiss Small & Medium Enterprises operative through joint ventures, agencies & dealership arrangements in Pakistan.
Mission & Vision
To protect and promote Swiss Economic interests; To encourage and stimulate new investments; To introduce and inculcate best practices and strive to establish a level playing field in the country in order to promote the development of commerce between Switzerland and Pakistan.
Affiliations of SBC
The SBC works in close partnership with its associates in Switzerland to mobilize B2B contacts between Swiss and Pakistani business entities, improve the global perception of Pakistan in the circle of foreign investors, and inculcate people-to-people cultural ties between the two countries:
Patronized by:
As the official representation of Switzerland in Pakistan (eda.admin.ch/Islamabad), the embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Switzerland. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education, and culture.
Partner of:
The SBC works in close collaboration with its partner Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) in Switzerland to facilitate Swiss Companies that want to have their footprints in Pakistan, in terms of finding an authorized distributor for them, investment, and joint ventures.
Swiss Excellence in Vocational and Technical Training
Vocational education and training are among the most essential pillars of the Swiss economy. To further extend the footprints of Swiss values in vocational education and training in Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Georg Steiner, Ambassador of Switzerland in Pakistan, hosted the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the Swiss Business Council (an umbrella organization of Swiss companies in Pakistan) and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) of Pakistan.
The MoU was signed by Ms Hafsa Shamsie, President of the Swiss Business Council (SBC) and Managing Director of Roche Pakistan, and Mr Muhammad Aamir Jan, Executive Director of NAVTTC. The MoU will promote and enhance collaboration between SBC through its member companies and NAVTTC to facilitate technical skills training initiatives for youth in Pakistan.
Strengthening Members Fraternity
As part of Swiss Business Council’s (SBC) commitment to fostering closer engagement with its valued members, the SBC initiated this year a series of annual visits to member organizations across Pakistan. These visits aim to personally present membership certificates, strengthen institutional ties, and share key developments, upcoming initiatives, and collaborative opportunities under the Council’s mandate.
The leadership and members of the Council deeply appreciated this proactive initiative, recognizing it as a meaningful step towards promoting transparency, inclusivity, and strategic dialogue.
SBC remains dedicated to further enhancing its member outreach efforts, while upholding the spirit of Swiss-Pakistani partnership and mutual growth.
Fostering Swiss-Pakistani Economic Collaboration
Ms. Hafsa Shamsie, Managing Director of Roche Pakistan and President of the Swiss Business Council Pakistan, had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Anja Fiedler, Chief Export Promotion & Global Network Officer and Deputy CEO of Switzerland Global Enterprise, along with Mr. Suhail El Obeid, Senior Consultant for the Middle East & Pakistan at Switzerland Global Enterprise, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
The meeting focused on strengthening Swiss-Pakistan economic ties, identifying emerging opportunities for Swiss companies in the region, and mapping out strategic initiatives for future collaboration.
Country Consulting Week & Road Show on Pakistan in Switzerland
The Country Consulting Week and Road Show, organized by the Swiss Business Council (SBC), Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad, Pakistan's Embassy in Bern, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (CCIG), and the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC), was a highly successful initiative aimed at promoting business opportunities in the Pakistani market for Swiss SMEs.
The event series, held across three cities—Zurich, Geneva, and Bern—attracted around 100 participants. The primary objective was to provide insights into the vast potential of the Pakistani market and to foster collaboration between Swiss businesses and local partners in Pakistan. Each session enlightened the audience on the emerging opportunities and growth sectors in Pakistan, highlighting the favorable business environment for Swiss SMEs.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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