‘Make in Pakistan’ colours 12th IEEEP Fair Pakistani companies have shown their resilience indicating a better future: Engr Khalid Pervez

The 12th edition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) Fair, a showcase of innovation and collaboration in technology and engineering, will take place at Karachi Expo Center from October 3-5, 2023.
Sindh governor Kamran Tessori is likely to be the chief guest of the inauguration session of the fair, to be started at 10:30 AM. A large number of dignitaries from the engineering fraternity and the government are also expected to participate in the moot.
The information poured in so far suggests the moot is likely to be a robust one in the wake of Pakistan’s current economic scenario—a rare scene that has eclipsed every aspect of business and commerce of the country.
Probably because of this uncertain fiscal situation, an urge to pay serious attention to local manufacturing is most likely to take a driving seat in the fair which is embedded by a conference focusing on Make in Pakistan—a slogan long echoing in the nook and corner of the country but stands far from being materialized in business sector as well as the corridors of power. What this moot is to offer is also to witness any serious move in this direction.
But still, the level of participation of Pakistani companies that have committed to participate in the fair suggests surrender is no option for them and they continue to make endeavors to make roads in terms of local manufacturing of engineering products which many claim is the only recipe for the development of the country.
A manifestation of commitment to this direction is evident from the list of participants in which most of the platinum companies of the exhibition are from Pakistan. The total platinum sponsors include five companies. However, the list of sponsors includes 5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 7 Brown companies.
The exhibition spread over 3 halls with over 200 exhibitors in attendance is expected to attract over 15 thousand visitors which will include professionals from relevant sectors of the engineering sector.
The engineering and technology universities have also decided to exhibit their projects which show an effort in terms of Industry-Academia Collaboration between the industry and academia.
The second day of the moot encompasses three conferences altogether and will touch on significant aspects of the engineering industry.
Talking to Engineering Review, IEEEP Karachi Chapter chief Engr. Khalid Pervez said the response from Pakistani companies is good and investing money from their part in the current situation showed their commitment and credibility.
Pakistani companies have shown their resilience which is a major indicator for a better future as regards local manufacturing in Pakistan, he says. Engr. Pervez said they would boost Pakistani companies through such a process.
IEEEP Karachi Chapter chief said by the grace of God, they had succeeded in maintaining the value and targets of the event though they wished more but retaining them was itself a big success. This, he says will pave the way to achieve more progress in the future.
Besides Pakistani exhibitors, the fair will have a number of international companies from various countries including China, Turkey, Korea, and others.
It merits mentioning that the IEEEP had attracted considerable response in the soft launch held in September. The organizers were confident about the response that the visitors were supposed to see at the fair.