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Mr. Zaeem Shiko                                                                                                

President – World UAV Federation, Pakistan Chapter
Chairman – Guangdong SinoPak Agro Corporation (GDSP)
Director  – Advance Industrial Materials Co. Ltd. (AIM)

 

Profile Overview

Mr. Zaeem Shiko is a global business leader and technology strategist with over two decades of experience across UAV systems, artificial intelligence, smart agriculture, defense supplies, industrial relocation, and cross-border trade ecosystems. As the President of the World UAV Federation – Pakistan Chapter, he is spearheading Pakistan’s emergence as a regional hub for the global low-altitude economy, strategically bridging China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Through his leadership of AIM (Advance Industrial Materials Co. Ltd.) and Guangdong SinoPak Agro Corp (GDSP), Mr. Shiko has successfully built multi-sector alliances with Chinese state-owned enterprises, top global OEMs, and academic institutions, enabling technology transfer, R&D collaboration, and industrial relocation under CPEC-II and the Belt & Road Initiative.

Leadership in UAV & AI

· President of WUAV Pakistan Chapter, aligned with WUAV International HQ (Shenzhen).

· Driving Pakistan’s UAV regulatory framework, harmonized with ICAO, CAAC (China), EASA (EU), and FAA (USA).

· Leading partnerships with DJI, EHang, XAG, AVIC, CAAS, Beihang, Tsinghua University, and NUST for joint UAV research, manufacturing, and certification.

· Architect of Pakistan UAV Forum 2025 (Islamabad) – a flagship platform bringing together governments, global UAV associations, OEMs, investors, and academia.

Strategic Business Domains

· Smart Agriculture & UAV Ecosystem: Precision farming, AI-powered crop monitoring, and carbon credit platforms.

· Defense & Strategic Supplies: UAV exports, anti-UAV systems, and supply-chain integration for national security.

· Industrial Relocation & Manufacturing: Relocating Chinese UAV, Li-ion battery, drip irrigation, and EV assembly lines into Pakistan’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs).

· AI & Data Platforms: Developing UAV-enabled data analytics hubs for disaster management, smart cities, and carbon credit trading.

 

Academic & Global Engagement

· Strategic collaborations with China Agricultural University (CAU), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beihang University, Tsinghua University, and NUST, in Pakistan.

· Establishing joint UAV R&D labs, pilot training academies, and student exchange programs under WUAV global standards.

· Advocating for Pakistan’s integration in international UAV policy-making forums as a bridge between China, GCC, Africa, and South Asia.

 

Vision & Roadmap

Mr. Shiko envisions Pakistan as a “Global Gateway for the Low-Altitude Economy” with:

· By 2026: Launch of Pakistan’s first global UAV sandbox zones .

· By 2027: Establishment of Pakistan UAV Data Exchange for AI-powered analytics and compliance.

· By 2030: Positioning Pakistan as a UAV manufacturing hub for Asia, Middle East & Africa.

· By 2034: Full-scale integration of autonomous swarm logistics and urban air mobility corridors.

 

Recognition

Mr. Shiko is widely recognized for his visionary leadership, cross-border alliances, and results-driven execution, making him one of the most influential voices shaping the future of UAVs, AI, and smart economy ecosystems in South Asia and beyond