Karachi Expo Center

Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 8 halls. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan also helps support the exhibitions at the center.[1]

Karachi Expo Center
Karachi Expo Center
LocationMain University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Coordinates24°54′5″N 67°4′33.9″E
OwnerTrade Development Authority of Pakistan
TypeConference centre/Arena
Genre(s)Exhibitions, Conferences
Website
Karachi Expo Center

IDEAS exhibition

IDEAS 2012 held at Karachi Expo Center

Pakistani military arms and equipment exhibitions are held under the theme 'IDEAS' (International Defence Exhibition and Seminar). This is a four-day exhibition.[2][3]

'My Karachi' exhibition

Since 2003, 'My Karachi' themed exhibitions are held annually at Expo Center Karachi where companies and traders of Karachi as well as foreign exhibitors market their products. This three-day long exhibition is organized annually by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The products are showcased for around one million visitors. This will provide a platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer meetings. Importance of this exhibition is emphasized as city of Karachi is considered the economic and financial hub of Pakistan.[1][4]

'Dawn All About Lifestyle' exhibition

Another prominent exhibition theme at Expo Center Karachi is 'Dawn Lifestyle'. It is sponsored by Dawn Media Group since 2001.[5]

IT and Telecom Asia exhibition

Exhibition showcases IT and telecommunication technologies in 3-day exhibitions at Expo Center Karachi.[6]

Vaccination Centre - Karachi East

Expo Center Karachi was converted into a 24-hour vaccination centre for the people of Karachi during COVID-19 (2020-2021).[7]

Specifications

Exposition areas[8]
Hall Square

meter

1 2,230
2 2,230
3 2,230
4 3,345
5 3,345
6 3,345

Karachi Expo Center buildings are centrally air conditioned, with many restaurants and parking areas for 2400 cars.[8]

References

  1. "Chief Minister to open 'My Karachi Exhibition' today". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 25 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. "IDEAS- The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar". www.ideaspakistan.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  3. IDEAS 2016 to be held at Karachi Expo Centre from Nov 22 to 25 Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 20 November 2016, Retrieved 7 July 2021
  4. "Expo Pakistan Opens in Karachi". Trade Development Authority of Pakistan website. 3 August 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  5. "Dawn's lifestyle show opens today". Dawn (newspaper). 9 January 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  6. "IT and Telecom Asia 2014: Pakistan's 3G transition slow but gradual – The Express Tribune (newspaper)". 29 August 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  7. "Pakistan to begin vaccinating people 18 and above seeking to travel abroad". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  8. "Profile, map and info for Karachi Expo Center on Trade Development Authority of Pakistan website". www.tdap.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 December 2017.


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