DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Pakistan, and Pakistani companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the High Commission in Islamabad and Deputy High Commission in Karachi.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on great.gov.uk.

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on great.gov.uk.

Export to Pakistan from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Pakistan.

Our export guide to Pakistan provides essential information for new and established exporters.

On great.gov.uk, DBT provides:

Export licensing and special rules for Pakistan

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Pakistan

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations which may apply to Pakistan.

Contact us


Department of Business and Trade, Karachi

British Deputy High Commission
Shahrah-e-Iran
Clifton, Karachi
75600
Pakistan

Email
[email protected]

General enquiries
+92 (21) 3 5827000


Department of Business and Trade, Islamabad

British High Commission
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna 5

Islamabad
Pakistan

Email
[email protected]

General enquiries
+92 (51) 2012000