Karachi, December 11th, 2025: SICPA Pakistan, a trusted partner in secure identification, authentication and traceability solutions, celebrated its 30th anniversary on November 27th, 2025 a ceremony held in Karachi. The event was graced by Mr. Jameel Ahmad, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as the Chief Guest and attended by senior officials from the SBP, representatives from the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) and SICPA’s valued Brand Protection partners.
In his welcome address, Mr. Rizwan Butt, Managing Director, SICPA Inks Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., highlighted SICPA’s 30-year journey and its longstanding partnership with the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation. Since its incorporation in 1995 as a provider of security inks for banknotes, SICPA Pakistan has expanded its capabilities significantly. The establishment of the Brand Protection business in 2007, major facility upgrades in 2012, and the introduction of advanced QUAZAR® technology in 2022 have strengthened SICPA’s ability to protect over 60 leading brands across multiple industries. These investments reflect SICPA’s continued alignment with SBP’s goals for enhanced cash automation, authentication and security.
In his keynote address, Mr. Jameel Ahmad, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, congratulated SICPA on completion of 30 successful years in Pakistan and appreciated its role in provision of quality security inks for printing of Pakistan’s banknotes. He expressed his satisfaction that the partnership between SICPA and Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) to produce quality security inks has been a win-win for both SICPA and PSPC. While appreciating the technology transfer and localization of variety of security inks so far made, he emphasized the need for assessing the feasibility of making SICPA Pakistan a regional hub of SICPA for export of security inks and allied products to other countries in the region. He also appreciated SICPA’s latest advancements and acknowledged the company’s ongoing support in the development of Pakistan’s new banknote series.
Mr. Arnaud Laurans, Managing Director, Currency Services and Solutions, SICPA Switzerland, praised SICPA Pakistan’s evolution into a trusted leader in security printing and brand protection. He commended Managing Director, Mr. Rizwan Butt and the entire SICPA Pakistan team for their dedication to quality and operational excellence—attributes that have strengthened the company’s position not only in Pakistan but across the region. He reaffirmed SICPA’s continued investments in next-generation technologies and digital solutions, proud to be a trusted partner for Pakistan’s future, ready to support the upcoming banknote series and expanding brand protection needs.
SICPA Pakistan Marks 30 Years of Excellence and Partnership in Pakistan
