Pakistan’s expo calendar, and how to buy from one
Pakistan runs a busy exhibition calendar across Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, and for anyone sourcing machinery, stock or suppliers it is the fastest way to meet a lot of sellers in one place. The dates move every year; the slots and venues mostly do not.
| Exhibition | Usually | Where | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Asia International Exhibition Medical equipment, pharma and hospital supply. |
September | Karachi Expo Centre Karachi |
Annual |
| ISEM — Pakistan Solar Energy Exhibition Panels, inverters and storage — the fastest-growing show in the calendar. |
October | Karachi Expo Centre Karachi |
Annual |
| Plas Print Pack Pakistan Plastics, printing and packaging machinery. |
October | Expo Centre Lahore Lahore |
Annual |
| IDEAS — International Defence Exhibition & Seminar Pakistan’s largest defence exhibition. |
November | Karachi Expo Centre Karachi |
Every two years |
| Pakistan International Travel & Tourism Expo (PITT) Travel trade and tourism. |
November | Expo Centre Lahore Lahore |
Annual |
| Expo Pakistan TDAP’s flagship export exhibition, aimed at foreign buyers. |
November | Karachi Expo Centre Karachi |
Annual |
| Agri Expo / Livestock Expo Farm machinery, seed, livestock and dairy equipment. |
December | Expo Centre Lahore / Karachi |
Annual |
| Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) Auto parts and vehicle assembly — organised by PAAPAM. |
February | Expo Centre Lahore Lahore |
Roughly every two years |
| Textile Asia International Exhibition Textile machinery, yarn and garment sourcing. |
March | Expo Centre Lahore / Karachi |
Multiple editions |
| ITCN Asia — IT & Telecom Show The country’s main technology trade show. |
August | Karachi Expo Centre Karachi |
Annual |
Months are the usual slot each show occupies. Pakistani expo dates are confirmed late and do move — always check the exact dates with the organiser before booking travel. Last reviewed 2026-09.
Why an expo is worth the trip
An exhibition compresses months of supplier research into two days. You see machinery running rather than photographed, you meet the people who would actually service it, and you can compare three vendors in an hour. For machinery and wholesale sourcing especially, that is difficult to replicate any other way.
Going as a buyer, not a visitor
Take your requirement written down — capacity, power supply, footprint, budget — and ask every vendor the same questions so the answers compare. Collect cards and photograph the machine plate rather than relying on brochures. Most importantly, do not buy on the floor: prices quoted at a stand are rarely the best available, and vendors expect a follow-up conversation.
After the show
The real value comes in the fortnight afterwards, when you follow up with the three vendors worth taking seriously. Ask for a reference site you can visit, confirm spare-part availability, and get any performance claim in writing. If you are buying used equipment instead, an expo is still worth attending to learn what current models do, so you can judge what an older machine is actually worth.
Common questions
Which is Pakistan’s biggest trade exhibition?
By scale and international attendance, IDEAS in Karachi — a defence exhibition held every two years, usually in November. For export sourcing generally, TDAP’s Expo Pakistan is the flagship.
Where are most expos held?
Karachi Expo Centre and Expo Centre Lahore host the large majority. Islamabad hosts a smaller number.
Are the dates on this page confirmed?
No — the months shown are the slot each show usually occupies. Pakistani expo dates are confirmed late and do move, so check with the organiser before booking travel.
Should I buy equipment at the show?
Rarely on the day. Stand prices are usually not the best available, and vendors expect a follow-up. Use the show to shortlist and inspect, then negotiate afterwards.
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