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In pictures: Defence expo IDEAS kicks off in Karachi
23rd November 2016 |
DAWN.COM
The 9th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) opened at the Karachi Expo Centre on Tuesday.
An opening speaker at the event said there are 418 firms from 34 countries participating, out of which 157 are Pakistani firms.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif jointly inaugurated the exhibition, which is set to run from Nov 22-25, alongside Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman.
Although Chinese and Turkish defence industries will have a significant presence, Russia is participating in the event this time in a big way.
The office of deputy inspector general police (traffic) had issued detailed instructions for the regulation of traffic during the exhibition. However, eyewitness reports on social media claim that University Road was shut to traffic under the Nipa bridge.
Massive traffic jams were reported on Shahrah-i-Faisal and the Liaquatabad Flyover to Jamshed Road.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif along with Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif being briefed about displayed stuff during IDEAS-2016. —APP
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurating the 9th International Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2016. —APP
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif along with Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif being briefed about displayed stuff during IDEAS-2016. —APP
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif cutting the ribbon to inaugurate 9th International Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2016. —APP
PM Nawaz and the navy’s chief being briefed at the stall of Pakistan Navy during IDEAS 2016. –Navy PR
PM Nawaz Sharif is being briefed at PAF stall during inauguration ceremony of IDEAS-2016. —PPI
Director General of Munitions Production Major General Faiz Muhammad Khan Bangash is being briefed by Managing Director of Rohde and Schwarz in Pakistan Sameer Ahmad Siddiqui on modern equipment used to counter cyber crime attacks. —Online
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah seen at IDEAS 2016. —Online