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12th edition of IDEAS 2024 kicks off at Karachi

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KARACHI: The 12th edition of International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) commenced at Karachi Expo Centre on Tuesday.

Inaugurated by Federal Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the exhibition will continue till 22 November 2024.

Besides trade visitors, more than 350 high-level delegations from 55 countries are visiting the exhibition, a mega-regional event; biennially organized by Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) in Pakistan, said a statement issued by Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) in Pakistan.

Since its inception in the year 2000, IDEAS has emerged as an international rendezvous for defence manufacturers, entrepreneurs, R&D specialists, financial experts and top-level policymakers to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing and support ventures in the field of defence collaboration. Indeed, IDEAS is an event that brings together the global defence industry for synergistic businesses and cooperation.

In his inaugural address, the federal minister said that today, Pakistan offered enormous opportunities for profitable investments, joint ventures and trade in all sectors including the defence industry.

He said that IDEAS served as a regional gateway for international manufacturers and suppliers to explore new avenues of defence cooperation through joint ventures, outsourcing and collaboration.

Asif said technologies were playing a vital role in confronting modern-day security challenges and their responsible use can make the world a better and safer place.

IDEAS 2024 has surpassed all previous milestones in terms of space, booking, exhibitors and delegates both domestic and foreign.

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IDEAS-24: Section 144 imposed in Karachi

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KARACHI:  Sindh government has imposed Section 144 in Karachi as the city hosts 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre from November 19 to 22, 2024.

On the occasion of Defence Exhibition Ideas 2024 in Karachi, protests and rallies have been banned for 7 days as part of security measures.

Demonstrations and rallies have been banned in Karachi as part of security measures on the occasion of Ideas 2024. No protests or sit-ins will be allowed in Karachi from November 18 to 24.

According to the notification, on the request of Additional IG Police of Karachi Range, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed a complete ban on public gatherings under Section 144 in urban limits for 7 days.

A notification issued in this regard states that public gatherings of more than five people will not be allowed during the given period. Similar restrictions have also been imposed in Islamabad in a notification issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner.

The defence exhibition will open today after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates it. The exhibition will be organised by the Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and Defence Production, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry internationally.

The event as per its traditions will showcase splendid activities encompassing world’s advanced defence technology demonstrations, international seminar, IDEAS Tri-Services Karachi Show, networking, and business expansions through B2B and B2G engagements.

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Business community is ready to stabilize economy: Governor Sindh  

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  • He said during a ceremony at Expo Centre Karachi.
  • More than 300 exhibitors are participating in this exhibition.
  • He said, “Pakistan has a lot of resources but we do not know direction.

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has said that business community is ready to stabilize the national economy.

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori while addressing the “My Karachi Oasis of Colours Exhibition at Expo Centre, said that more than 300 exhibitors are participating in this exhibition. He said Siraj Qasim Teli started this exhibition in 2004.

He said, “Pakistan has a lot of resources but we do not know the direction at this time, I ask the rulers to tell our nation what the direction is, while our business community is ready to give stability to Pakistan.”

He said, “”We can do a lot as Allah has blessed us everything, we become good doctors and engineers but we should become good human beings.”

He also said “today I wonder what would have happened if there were no welfare institutions in the country and the middle class has disappeared today due to inflation, while the state has not been able to provide what it had to give.”

Kamran Tessori said that the city is under the control of mafias, whether it is garbage, electricity, gas or water, everything is scattered.

He said that let’s pledge that we will fight these mafias together.

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TDAP to organise ‘Pakistan Engineering and Health Show 2022’

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LAHORE: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will organise the first ‘Pakistan Engineering and Healthcare Show 2022’ to be held at Expo Centre in Lahore from February 25 to 27, a statement said. Delegates from 46 countries of Africa and Central Asian Republics (CARs) will participate in the exhibition, in which 21 product categories … Read more

Indonesia, Iran diplomats inaugurate Consumer Products exhibition at Expo Centre

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KARACHI: Counsel General of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat has said that the convention of an international exhibition in Karachi post Covid would further promote the bilateral relations between two countries. He was speaking at the inauguration of the third three-day International Consumer Products Exhibition at Expo Centre, organised by the Ecommerce Gateway on Friday. … Read more

A H Group, World Trade Expo Centre sign agreement

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KARACHI: A H Group Chairman Yasir Ali Mahsud and Pak World Trade and Expo Centre Founder Chairman Khursheed Barlas signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), where A H Group will sponsor the event of Peshawar International Property Expo being held from February 11 to 13, 2022, a statement said. A H Group also announced another … Read more

Seminar on ‘women-in-trade: export readiness 101’ held

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KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) organised a seminar on “Women-in-trade: Export Readiness 101” at the Expo Centre, Hyderabad for capacity-building of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan, a statement said. It is part of a series of seminars leading to the upcoming Wexnet exhibition scheduled in February 2022 … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccines Fell Short At The Expo Center Karachi

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COVID-19 Vaccines Fell Short At The Expo Center Karachi

COVID-19 vaccination fell short on Tuesday at Expo Centre Karachi. Many people were forced to return without being vaccinated. As a result, many small vaccination centres were also affected as most of the stock was being transferred to the Mega Vaccination Center. It was reported that the shortage of vaccines had been bothering for some … Read more

COVID-19: vaccination shortage hits Punjab cities, Karachi 

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The COVID-19 vaccination process has to come to a major pause in Punjab cities, including Lahore, due to the unavailability of vaccines as supplies from the federal government have been overdue for unidentified reasons. Similarly in Karachi, Chinese vaccines are in short supply. Only those coming for a second dosage are being assisted at most … Read more

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