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.

Patron-in-Chief Mr. Anis Arfa and Founder and Chairman Mr. Ali Arsh Khan lead the organization. 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

Build the most trusted business forum in Pakistan and connect its members to opportunity across international markets.

Our Mission

Foster collaboration within the business community and promote Pakistani entrepreneurs and products on the global stage through advocacy, events, and verified membership.

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Mr. Ali Arsh KhanChairman & Founder, IBF

Chairman's Message

We founded the International Business Forum in 2024 on one idea. Businesses achieve more when they work together.

Our goal is to foster collaboration within the business community and to promote Pakistani entrepreneurs and products on the global stage. We do this through advocacy, structured networking, and events that connect members with real opportunity.

Join us and help shape the future of business in Pakistan and beyond.

Leadership

IBF Leadership

The office bearers who lead the forum.

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Mr. Anis Arfa

Patron-in-Chief
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Mr. Ali Arsh Khan

Founder & Chairman
Governance

Managing Committee

The fourteen-member committee that oversees the forum's operations.

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Mr. Asad Fecto

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Mr. Hassan Akhtar Khan

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Mr. Syed Khurram Anis

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Mr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan

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Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Shaikh

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Mr. Sheikh Amir Zafar

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Mrs. Nighat Mehmood

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Mr. Shoaib Yaqoob

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Mr. Fahim Khan

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Mr. Anwer Haroon

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Mr. Furqan Bilal

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Mr. Hamza Rauf Essa

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Mr. Saleem Khan

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Mr. Junaid Abdul Kader

Managing Committee
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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Become part of the International Business Forum

Get a global network and a voice for your business.