PBTIF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
| Observers: | UK Trade and Investment | The Pakistan High Commission in London |
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Bestway Group Bestway is the United Kingdom’s second largest Cash & Carry operator in terms of turnover, with Group annual turnover in excess of £1.7 billion; the second largest cement producer in Pakistan; joint owners of Pakistan’s third largest bank; and the largest overseas Pakistani investor, with investments in excess of US $1.0 billion and a global workforce of 21,000 people spread across four continents. |
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BHP Billiton BHP Billiton is the world's largest diversified resources company with a portfolio of high-quality, long-life assets and a significant pipeline of growth projects. We have around 38,000 employees working in more than 100 operations and offices in 25 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, the Group has primary listings on the Australian and London Stock Exchanges. |
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Clyde & Co Clyde & Co focuses on core sectors of insurance and reinsurance, marine, aviation and transportation, international trade & energy and corporate & commercial. It offers comprehensive legal services to clients around the globe. Through its 18 international offices, Clyde & Co helps clients in over 120 countries break through the trade barrier. Clyde & Co is a leading international law firm with particular strengths in trade, shipping, insurance and reinsurance, aviation, transport, energy, corporate and commercial law, finance, technology, international arbitration and dispute resolution. The firm has over 400 lawyers and 450 support staff based throughout the world. It has offices in Abu Dhabi, Caracas, Cardiff, Dubai, Guildford, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Nantes, New York, Paris, Piraeus, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai, and Singapore and associate offices in Belgrade, St Petersburg and Moscow. |
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Geno Services Limited (GSL) Geno Services Limited (GSL) was established in 1986 with the objective of marketing South Asian manufactured textiles and textile made ups. Their capabilities cover spinning, weaving and knitting different types of materials. The ISO 9001 and 14000 certified company exports to the main European countries, Australia, the Middle East and the USA. Clients in the UK are BHS & Muji among others. |
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Habib Allied International Bank Habib Allied International Bank Plc, trading as Habib Bank UK, is incorporated in the UK. It is regulated and authorized by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Habib Bank UK is a subsidiary of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) which is the largest private sector bank in Pakistan. The ownership of HBL rests 51% with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) which is incorporated in Switzerland, 44% with the Government of Pakistan and the remaining with the general public. Habib Bank UK is ranked 70 in the UK. As of 31st December 2006, the total Assets were £276 million and generated pre-tax profits of £2.9 million. It provides a range of products and services tailored for personal and business clients from the UK as well as overseas. It also provides correspondent banking, trade and treasury related services to a wide array of financial institutions especially from emerging markets. The Bank has a presence in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. It is widely recognized as providing a genuinely personalized service to its clients. |
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Habibsons Bank At Habibsons Bank Limited, we strongly believe in dedicated, personalised service and individual attention. Our experienced Relationship Managers aim to address all of your banking and financial needs, in the time honoured tradition of the Habib family's contribution to international banking business for over 80 years.
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HCA International Health Lambert Group Heath Lambert is the UK’s leading independent insurance broker. We focus on our strengths to provide a wide range of insurance solutions and benefits advice across insurance and reinsurance broking, as well as employee benefits consulting. Our Project Risks Group was conceived in order to offer a fully integrated service to clients in need of our particular specialist skills. By combining our skill sets in Construction, Terrorism, PFI/PPP Projects, Transportation and Political Risk, we offer a one stop shop for you to access a wide range of expertise with a depth of knowledge only available from people who have specialist experience. We have advised on risks and arranged insurance for projects across the world. As leading insurance brokers, we are fast, flexible, open and responsive to all your insurance needs. We use all of our resources, people, experience, wit and courage to deliver outstanding results for all our clients, regardless of their size, their insurance and reinsurance requirements or where they are. |
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Howard Kennedy Howard Kennedy is the largest firm in the West End of London. It provides a full range of legal services to a well-established national and international client base particularly in the Middle East and the Asian Sub-Continent. Based in the heart of London's West End, the firm prides itself on helping clients achieve their business objectives through a highly commercial, personalised service. Ranked among the top 100 UK law firms, Howard Kennedy has 70 partners, in excess of 140 lawyers and a total of over 300 staff. Founded in 1936 by Harry Howard, the firm was known as H. Howard & Co. before merging in 1950 to form Howard Kennedy & Co and moving into their current offices in Cavendish Square. The firm, a registered sponsor on the London Stock Exchange, has cultivated a policy of organic development, building its strength and depth of expertise and knowledge to meet clients’ demands. Apart from expertise in property, litigation and corporate matters, particular specialisations include oil and gas, aviation, AIM work and private clients (including trust and tax advice). A recent merger saw the addition of Amhurst Brown Colombotti. Howard Kennedy has an associated office in Islamabad. The contact Partner at Howard Kennedy is Steven N Morris, a specialist in international commercial litigation and arbitration. |
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HSBC Founded in 1865 and headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banks and financial services organisations in the world with 10,000 offices in 82 countries. HSBC commenced operations in Pakistan in 1982 and currently has five branches there: three in Karachi, one in Islamabad and one in Lahore. |
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ICI ICI Group in Pakistan comprises of two listed Companies, ICI Pakistan Limited and Pakistan PTA Limited. The group’s combined annual turnover of PKR 49 billion equals 1% of Pakistan’s total GDP, making it one of the largest groups of companies in the country. ICI's diverse portfolio of six businesses are suppliers to major segments of Pakistan’s industry. |
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International Power plc
International Power plc is a leading independent electricity generating company
with 18,543 MW (net) in operation and 1,042 MW (net) under construction.
International Power has power plants in operation or under construction in
Australia, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
the Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Puerto Rico and Thailand.
International Power is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York
Stock Exchange (as ADR's) with ticker symbol IPR. |
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Itim IItim understands the importance of applying technology correctly in raising the competitive game and the value that a responsive partnership adds in delivering results. Speed to market, rapid implementation, reaction to change and being cost effective is what you need from your IT infrastructure. Itim believes passionately in these principles. Itim is a software developer, supplying end-to-end retail business and supply chain solutions. Itim provides retailers with a complete set of services from implementation and training to fully hosted managed services. Itim solutions are used by many leading UK and international brands such as Argos, British Airway’s London Eye, Brantano, Halfords, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, Lush, Muji, SHOON, The Royal Academy, Play.com, PizzaExpress, T&S Stores, Travis Perkins and Whitbread. |
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KASB Capital Limited
The KASB Group, established by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari in 1958, has a long-standing tradition of excellence in financial services in Pakistan, known primarily for investment banking, research/trading and asset management. In 1993, KASB became the local partner for the international investment banking firm,Merrill Lynch. Recently,Merrill Lynch acquired an equity stake in KASB Funds.
In 2002, KASB added a commercial bank to the Group; today, KASB Bank is fast developing into a leading niche franchise. Though financial service continues to remain its core focus, the group has diversified its interest with investments in real estate, technology and oil and gas. Its continued success and growth reflects its innovative approach to business, and a commitment to customers and community. |
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Mediworld
Mediworld equips hospitals, health centers and clinics. Mediworld's scientific division equips complete laboratories in sectors such as universities and technical training institutes. Recent projects include the complete equipping of Vocational Centres in Belize and Trinidad. Mediworld engineers are available for installation, commissioning, training of staff/users and after sales service. |
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Premier Oil Premier Oil plc is a leading United Kingdom based independent oil and gas company, with exploration and producing interests in the North Sea, West Africa and Asia. |
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SJ Berwin LLP
SJ Berwin LLP is a pan-European law firm with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris and Turin. With over 170 partners and 500 lawyers, we advise on a comprehensive range of legal services including Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Commercial, Real Estate, Finance, Reconstruction & Insolvency, Financial Services, Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Employment & Pensions, EU & Competition and Tax. The firm has won a number of awards including "UK Firm of the Year" at The Legal Week Awards 2005, "Competition Team of the Year" at The Legal Business Awards 2006, "Real Estate Team of the Year" at The Legal Business Awards 2005, "Law Firm of the Year" at the European Venture Capital Journal Private Equity Awards for the fourth year in succession, "Law Firm of the Year" 2005 at the EVCA/Real Deals Private Equity Awards for the third consecutive year and "Best Achievement in Copyright Practice" Award at the World Leaders European IP Awards 2005, Corporate Team of the Year - Mid Markets The Lawyer Awards 2007 and European Best Law Firm (fund formation) - Private Equity International/PrivateEquityOnline Awards for the sixth year running. The firm's India and Pakistan group comprises lawyers with strong links to the region's legal and business communities and has hosted a series of events aimed at promoting commercial interests in the region. Representing a wide range of clients in areas such as private equity, commercial and pharmaceutical work, we are able to offer legal advice on a wide range of matters through a global network |
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Standard Chartered Bank Standard Chartered Bank has a 150 year history of providing international banking services in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges, the bank is now ranked in the top 25 companies on the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The bank operates in 56 different countries and now employs over 60,000 people, representing 89 different nationalities. It provides both consumer and wholesale banking services and is committed to being the right partner for its clients and stakeholders. Standard Chartered has been in Pakistan since 1863 and offers a wide range of banking services in all the major cities. It was the first international bank to offer Islamic banking products to its customer base. In 2006, it acquired Union Bank which had a nationwide network of 65 branches in 22 cities. The newly merged bank will be the 6th largest bank in Pakistan in terms of total assets |
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United National Bank United National Bank is a UK registered and capitalised bank. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), adhere fully to United Kingdom banking and secrecy laws, and pride ourselves on ensuring that you receive high levels of banking service, professionalism and confidentiality in our dealings with you.
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