Expo Pakistan is going to be organised from October 20th to 23rd, 2011 in Karachi. This was announced by Tariq Iqbal Puri, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, while talking to media at his office, here on Thursday. He said that the sixth edition of Expo Pakistan would take place at Karachi Expo Centre.
Puri further said the event, which was earlier planned for February was postponed due to the feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the timing of the event, which took into consideration many aspects, including the law and order situation in Karachi. Nevertheless, it has now been decided to organise the event in October, which will not only showcase national exports potential, but will also go a long way in positively portraying the image of Pakistan to the international community.
He also informed that as part of TDAP export enhancement and private sector outreach endeavours, a multilateral conference on investment and exports is also being organised to leverage the event. The conference titled "Foreign Investment Opportunities & Exports from Pakistan" will be organised on October 20 at Karachi Expo Centre in collaboration with the international business forums of the city. The conference will cover several sectors like engineering, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, mining and chemicals.
CEO TDAP apprised that the first two days of the event will be reserved for international buyers while the last two for public, so that people could experience the vast variety of products of international standard, produced in Pakistan. He asked exporters to come forward and participate in the national event. He added that the event will represent products of all different regions of Pakistan and demonstrate the vibrant and colourful Pakistan. Furthermore, various products' associations will be consulted for inviting foreign buyers on predetermined selection criteria for extending hospitality based on imports and size of the foreign company.
He lauded the role of Abdul Kader Jaffer, President Pakistan Japan Business Forum in spearheading this exercise, adding that through the joint effort, they would be able to come up with proposals for structural improvements, in the export industry of Pakistan. The conference is expected to attract a large number of foreign and local experts in their respective fields, he added.
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