2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals: Mr. Kalim Farooqui
2022/11/3

Press Release
2022/11/03
2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals
Mr. Kalim Farooqui, Chairman of Pakistan Japan Business Forum
Mr. Kalim Farooqui, Chairman of Pakistan Japan Business Forum
On 3 November 2022, the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations. Mr. Kalim Farooqui, Chairman, Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF), and Managing Director of Technology Links (Pvt) Limited, received “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” in recognition of his dedicated contributions to promoting economic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan.
- Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
- Service: Contributed to promoting economic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan
- Name: Mr. Kalim Farooqui
- Major Titles:
- Chairman, Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF)
- Managing Director, Technology Links (Pvt) Limited
- Honorary Patron, Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Sindh
Summary of Contribution
Mr. Farooqui was instrumental in introducing Japanese Shimadzu Corporation in the Pakistani market being associated with over 40 years and currently continues as authorized distributor of them in Pakistan. He has also worked with Japanese companies on ODA projects for the Government of Japan and contributed to the eficient and effective implementation of Japan’s ODA, both in Pakistan and in the region.
Alongside, as an Honorary Patron of the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Sindh (PJCA), he actively cooperates with and attends public relations and cultural events organized by the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, and plays a leading role in promoting understanding of Japan in Pakistan.