Karachi Expo Center

Karachi Expo Center
Karachi Expo Center
Map
LocationMain University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Coordinates24°54′5″N 67°4′33.9″E / 24.90139°N 67.076083°E / 24.90139; 67.076083
OwnerTrade Development Authority of Pakistan
TypeConference centre/Arena
Genre(s)Exhibitions, Conferences
Website
Karachi Expo Center

Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 6 halls. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan also helps support the exhibitions at the center.[1]

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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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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