Overview
- The Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference runs November 3–6 at the Karachi Expo Centre, with day two underway.
- Organizers cite 178 exhibitors, including 28 international firms, with participation from roughly 44–45 countries; a day-two report listed 176 exhibitors on site.
- Officials gave conflicting tallies of foreign delegations, with reports of either 103 or 133 groups attending from about 44 countries.
- Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al‑Jasser attended as guest of honor and signaled interest in closer connectivity and collaboration with Pakistan.
- Officials reported agreements worth over $500 million during the event, most said to be finalized, as local firms showcased indigenous maritime technologies and held public demonstrations.