Karachi Expo Center
Karachi Expo Center is the convention center where Pakistani products are showcased internationally. The center consists of 8 halls. Trade Development Authority of Pakistan also helps support the exhibitions at the center.[2]
Karachi Expo Center | |
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| Location | Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan[1] |
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| Coordinates | 24°54′5″N 67°4′33.9″E |
| Owner | Trade Development Authority of Pakistan |
| Type | Conference centre/Arena |
| Genre(s) | Exhibitions, Conferences |
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| Karachi Expo Center | |
IDEAS exhibition
Pakistani military arms and equipment exhibitions are held under the theme 'IDEAS' (International Defence Exhibition and Seminar). This is a four-day exhibition.[3][4]
'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.[2]
'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]
Specifications
| Hall | Square meter |
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| 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.[1]
References
- "Profile, map and info for Karachi Expo Center on Trade Development Authority of Pakistan website". www.tdap.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- "Chief Minister to open 'My Karachi Exhibition' today". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 25 March 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- "IDEAS- The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar". www.ideaspakistan.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- IDEAS 2016 to be held at Karachi Expo Centre from Nov 22 to 25 Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 20 November 2016, Retrieved 26 December 2017
- "Dawn's lifestyle show opens today". Dawn (newspaper). 9 January 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- "IT and Telecom Asia 2014: Pakistan's 3G transition slow but gradual – The Express Tribune (newspaper)". 29 August 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2017.