|
Q. What does EPBC stand for? z |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
EPBC is an acronym for Euro Pakistan Business Council. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Q. What is EPBC and what are its aim and objectives? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
EPBC was founded in December 2007 primarily with the objective to develop, promote, facilitate and support trade and investment activities between Pakistan and European Countries, with the active support and co-operation EU Commissioner for External Trade Mr. Peter Mandelson to Pakistan who is our Patron-in-Chief. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Q. How does EPBC promote and advance its objectives? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
To achieve the objective of promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and Europe EPBC engages in an number of activities. It organizes various seminars, workshops and discussion by inviting leading personalities from government and private sector. It supports and facilitates trade and investment delegations to Europe and Pakistan. It arranges catalog exhibitions and fair in various cities of both regions. It publishes a bi-monthly newsletter “Connection”. It has developed an interesting and informative website. It also organizes social activities and functions. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Q. Is any other organization in Pakistan operating with similar objectives? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
No, EPBC is the only recognized trade body working exclusively for the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Europe. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Q. Does EPBC has the support of European government and institutions? |
| |
|
| |
|
A. |
Yes, EPBC is strongly supported by EU Commissioner for External Trade to Pakistan who is the Patron-in-Chief. Various European Countries and Pakistani government agencies as well as trade institutions also support EPBC. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EU External Trade. It is also recognized by the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCC&I) as the sole institution representing Pakistani and European trade interests. |
|
|
|
|
| |
Q. What is the structure of EPBC? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
An elected board of director, consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman and 10 Executive Directors who are elected for a 2-year period, manages EPBC. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Q. What different types of membership exits, entry fees and annual subscription? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
Three different categories of membership are in existence;
1. Category A: European Companies
Entrance Fees:100Euro
(€)
Annual Subscriptions:
100Euro
(€)
2. Category B: Agents for European Companies and Joint Venture Partners
Entrance Fees:
80Euro
(€)Annual Subscriptions:80Euro
(€)
3. Companies with interest in bilateral relations
Entrance Fees:
70Euro
(€) Annual Subscriptions:
70Euro
(€)
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Q. How can I become a member of EPBC? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
Just fill out the attached Membership From, get it signed by the Proposer and Seconder and submit in to EPBC office along with requisite payment in the form of Cash / Cheque or Pay Order. The Board of Directors then scrutinizes the Membership Form for approval. |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Q. Where can I contact EPBC? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
EPBC has its Head Office in Islamabad at: |
| |
|
|
ISLAMABAD ADDRESS:
Euro Pak Business Council
House#138 Street 43,F-10/4 Islamabad
Tel: +92 51 2102060
Fax: +92 51 2102059
FAISALABAD
ADDRESS:
P-18 Alnoor Block Faisal
Graden Canal Road Faisalabad.
Tel: +92 41 2017881
Fax: +92 41 8850328
LAHORE ADDRESS:
175-Abubakar Block New Garden town
Lahore.
Tel: +92 42 5884432
Fax:+92 42 5884432
UK ADDRESS:
75 Strathleven Drive Bonhill,
Alexandria, G83 9PG
Tel: 0044 1389 603626
Fax: 0044 1389 603647
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Q. Does EPBC has an email and/or URL address? |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
A. |
Yes, EPBC has email address: |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
and it has updated and informative websites:
|
