EDB to Formulate HVACR Policy with Industry Recommendations

PAKISTAN

Hamad Ali Mansoor, Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Development Board (EDB), has sought recommendations from the HVACR Society to help formulate a progressive policy framework for the HVACR sector.

Speaking to Engineering Review during the HVACR Conference and Exhibition 2026 held at the Expo Center Karachi, he said the sector has significant potential but needs better channelization and policy support. He added that he has invited the HVACR leadership to visit the EDB to present their recommendations.

He said, “Pakistan is a growing economy, and it is encouraging to learn at this HVACR Conference that this is the fifth-largest exhibition in the country. It is a matter of pride and optimism. We have tremendous potential that needs to be properly channelized.

“The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Adviser to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar, have given special instructions to facilitate industry in every possible way. I have invited the HVACR leadership to visit the Engineering Development Board in Islamabad and submit their recommendations so that we can develop a constructive and supportive policy for the sector.” – ER Report

I have invited the HVACR leadership to visit the Engineering Development Board in Islamabad and submit their recommendations so that we can develop a constructive and supportive policy for the sector. pic.twitter.com/8iz9JbKA9F
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