The IBDP team, along with seven (07) women entrepreneurs of the project, proudly participated in the "Launch of KP Biz Hub APP" organized by KP-BOIT at Serena Peshawar on January 21, 2025. This innovative online app is designed to connect small-scale businesses in the KP region with potential investors, aiming to uplift the socio-economic conditions of local enterprises. The event saw attendance from various organizations and government departments. Once the KP Biz Hub application is functional, the IBDP team is looking forward to utilizing the app to facilitate their in-house small businesses.
The Inclusive Business Development Park team facilitated the in-housed small business Dimension-09 in setting up a help desk at GOVT. Technical & Vocational Center for Women (GTVC-W) Hayatabad Peshawar premises to raise awareness and promote their product on Tuesday, 21-01-2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The faculty and students from GOVT. Technical & Vocational Center for Women (GTVC-W) gather to receive free SIM cards after completing their online registration. Over 20 individuals benefitted from the services provided by Dimension-09
The Inclusive Business Development Park team participated in a job fair under “Empowering the Youth through Hospitality & Tourism Management Training Project," organized by the Hashoo Foundation, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Palm Marquee, University Town, Peshawar. During the event, the IBDP team was given a stall wherein they facilitated one of the small-scale businesses of the project, M/s Orga Honey, in shortlisting people for interviews for their business setup at the Inclusive Business Development Park. The interviews of the shortlisted candidates for the small-scale business would later on be held at the IBDP office on the same day.
On January 16, 2025, the IBDP team organized a meeting with the Chief Controller Police Officer (CCPO), Traffic Police Department Peshawar, to discuss the provision of electric bikes from IBDP in house small business, Zypher Electric Vehicles. The Traffic Police have recently launched a project to introduce electric bikes for their employees for duty purposes. The meeting aimed to explore collaboration opportunities, allowing Zypher Electric Vehicles to expand its business venture through this valuable partnership.
The IBDP team supported in-housed entrepreneur, Sabah (D’ Lahore) in organizing a product awareness and marketing session at the Government Technical and Vocational Center for Women, Hayatabad, Peshawar. During the session, the entrepreneur D Lahore showcased her cosmetic products to the students and faculty. The students of beautician courses at the institute took keen interest in the products offered by the entrepreneur (D Lahore).
The IBDP team facilitated the in-housed entrepreneur Dimension-09 in setting up a help desk at IBDP premises to raise awareness and promote their product. The faculty and students from GATTC gathered in the male MSME hall to receive free SIM cards after completing their online registration. Over 30 individuals benefitted from the services provided by Dimension-09
The IBDP team, along with their in-house small businesses, participated in the 12th WEXNET event held in Lahore from January 10th to 12th, 2025. This expo event is organized every year by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) for small businesses across Pakistan. The event proved to be a significant success for small businesses, providing them with an excellent opportunity to showcase their products. Many small businesses benefited from finding potential customers, which is crucial for their growth and visibility in the market.
This event served as a valuable platform for businesses to flourish both nationally and internationally. Mrs. Fouzia Parveen, Director General of the Women Entrepreneurship Division (WED) at the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, acknowledged the efforts of the Inclusive Business Development Park in supporting small businesses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to upscale their business ventures. A notable highlight was Mrs. Saira Gillani, one of our in-house small businesses, who successfully connected with exporter for her skincare range, marking a significant achievement for her small-scale business.
The TDAP team expressed their support for the IBDP team, encouraging collaboration for future events. They suggested signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate these partnerships and even offered to sponsor upcoming events under joint ventures with IBDP. Under this joint venture, two main components were discussed. One of the components was to organize events in collaboration with IBDP. The other component emphasized the development of linkages of small businesses of IBDP project with international market. In conclusion, the expo event was a remarkable success for the IBDP project, gaining substantial recognition within the business community and paving the way for future opportunities.
The Inclusive Business Development Park conducted a session on Thursday, 2-1-2025, regarding legal business consultancy for the in-housed SMEs at the Industrial Facilitation Centre KPEZDMC.
The IBDP team along with the SMEs gained valuable insights on business registrations, taxation and legalities from the esteemed guest speakers (Tufail Khan and Son's Consultants)
On December 23, the IBDP team made a visit to the Business Incubation Center, University of Peshawar, regarding the facilities and services provided by the IBDP and for further collaboration with the in-housed SMEs of BIC, thriving towards empowering the SMEs of Peshawar and beyond.
JKD Pakistan recently had the pleasure of hosting two esteemed visitors: Mrs. Noreen Shehryar from the Inclusive Business Development Park (IBDP) and Mr. Gul Muhammad from the Board of Investment and Trade Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (BOIT).
During their visit, they met with our CEO, Jehanzeb Khan Dhakki, who briefed them on JKD Pakistan's diverse projects and initiatives. The meeting aimed to explore potential opportunities for joint partnerships and collaborations.
The discussions centered around identifying areas of mutual interest and potential synergies between JKD Pakistan's projects and the objectives of IBDP and BOIT. By leveraging each other's strengths, we can unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and economic development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
We look forward to fostering a strong and productive partnership with IBDP and BOIT, driving positive change and progress in the region.
A session was held at the IBDP office on November 22, 2024 focusing on the effects of climate change. Conducted for the transgender community, the session was organized by several organisations in collaboration with the British Council under the Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative
Session at the Peshawar Economic Zone to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),
Dated: October 2, 2024
The Bank of Khyber (BoK) and Habib Bank Limited (HBL), in collaboration with the Inclusive Business Development Park (IBDP), recently held a session at the Peshawar Economic Zone to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a particular emphasis on women-led businesses.
Additionally, a second session was organized by the State Bank of Pakistan, specifically for women entrepreneurs, focusing on the loan facilities available through various banks.
The Inclusive Business Development Park (IBDP) is a project of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) and the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC), funded by the World Bank