Karachi Expo Center
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| Location | Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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| Coordinates | 24°54′5″N 67°4′33.9″E / 24.90139°N 67.076083°E |
| Owner | Trade Development Authority of Pakistan |
| Type | Conference centre/Arena |
| Genre(s) | Exhibitions, Conferences |
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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
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Exhibition showcases IT and telecommunication technologies in 3-day exhibitions at Expo Center Karachi.[6]
Vaccination Centre - Karachi East
[edit]Expo Center Karachi was converted into a 24-hour vaccination centre for the people of Karachi during COVID-19 (2020-2021).[7]
Specifications
[edit]| 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.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chief Minister to open 'My Karachi Exhibition' today". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 25 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "IDEAS- The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar". www.ideaspakistan.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Dawn's lifestyle show opens today". Dawn (newspaper). 9 January 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "IT and Telecom Asia 2014: Pakistan's 3G transition slow but gradual – The Express Tribune (newspaper)". 29 August 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan to begin vaccinating people 18 and above seeking to travel abroad". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- "Official website". Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. 5 July 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- "World Trade Organization Cell at Trade Development Authority of Pakistan offices". 5 July 2009. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
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