Business deals amounting to USD 180 million were finalized at the 9th Pakistan Industrial Expo 2025, held at the Lahore Expo Centre, marking a significant boost to Pakistan–China industrial cooperation. The three-day event, organized by Everest International Expo Pvt. Ltd., hosted around 200 companiesfrom Pakistan and China and attracted over 20,000 professional visitors. The exhibition showcased modern industrial solutions in CNC machinery, power and energy, automation, and manufacturing technologies, aligning with Pakistan’s Vision 2025 and industrial modernization goals under CPEC. Yousaf Fa, CEO of Everest International Expo, said the expo has evolved into a “powerful symbol of sustained economic partnership,” adding that this year’s record business activity reflected “growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s industrial potential.” Armughan Muqeem, Managing Partner of Everest, emphasized the company’s commitment to developing human capital and industrial capacity. “We are not only facilitating trade but also investing in people, training youth, and expanding our industrial ecosystem,” he noted. Zishan Hashmi, General Manager, highlighted that the event continues to serve as “a bridge between innovation and opportunity,” connecting Pakistan’s manufacturing sector with global technology providers. Building on this success, organizers announced that the *10th Pakistan Industrial Expo* will be held in Lahore in September 2026, with wider participation from industrial associations, chambers, and universities.
