KARACHI: The second meeting of the steering committee for the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2024) on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the mega event scheduled to be held in November in Karachi.

Chairing the meeting at the Chief Minister House, CM Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasised that hosting IDEAS underscored the commitment of the government to encourage technological growth and exchange in the region.

“The event will significantly contribute towards fostering and promoting Pakistan’s strategic relations with the international community and achieving shared objectives of global peace, stability, and balance,” he added.

He credited the successful conduct of IDEAS since the year 2000 to the unwavering support of various government departments, the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, the public-private defence industry, trade bodies and the people of Karachi.

The 12th edition of IDEAS is set to take place from Nov 19-22 at the Karachi Expo Centre.

The meeting was also attended by senior representatives from federal ministries, various departments of the Sindh government, officials of the army, police and Rangers, DEPO and event manager Badar Expo Solutions.

DEPO Director General Maj Gen Asad Nawaz Khan highlighted that, as per tradition, the event would feature numerous activities showcasing cutting-edge defence technology demonstrations, an international seminar, and business expansions through well-planned B2B/B2G engagements.

Additionally, the IDEAS Karachi Show will be exclusively organised for the people of Karachi at Seaview near Nishan-i-Pakistan on Nov 21.

During the meeting, all government organisations and departments pledged their full support for the successful conduct of IDEAS 2024.

Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2024