Overview
- Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated the second Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference at Karachi Expo Centre, with the event running from November 3 to 6.
- Organizers cite 178 exhibitors, including 28 international firms and more than 150 local organizations, with participation reported from 44 to 45 countries.
- Media and officials report differing delegation counts, with coverage citing between 103 and 133 international delegations attending.
- The International Maritime Conference is set for November 4–5 under NIMA, featuring 14 papers across four sessions focused on harnessing blue‑economy potential.
- Event officials say agreements worth over $500 million have been signed, with about 90 percent finalized, covering ship repair, port modernization, ocean research and renewable marine energy.