"Expo Pakistan" exhibition postponed.

KARACHI, November 16, 2009 (Frontier Star): Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has postponed one of the great "Expo Pakistan" exhibition due to the uncertain political and law and order situation in the country. Sources told that "Expo Pakistan" exhibition was scheduled from 22nd December to 24th December 2009 here in Karachi Expo Centre in which more than 500 exhibitioners were likely to participate in the "Expo Pakistan" in order to introduce state-of-the-art items being manufactured in Pakistan. Now, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has decided that the "Expo Pakistan" exhibition will be held in from February 26th to 28th, 2010. Sources told that this decision was taken in the meeting recently held in chair of provincial trade minister, Abdul Rauf Siddique. Senior Officials of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Organizers of the exhibition, high officials of police and rangers also attended the meeting. Sources told that issues pertaining to law and order situation were discussed thoroughly during the meeting. TDAP sources told that foreign customers are avoiding to attend such events due to law and order situation. Therefore, it would be difficult to achieve the desired objectives. Sources added that foreigner delegations have expressed dissatisfaction over the law and order situation and avoid staying at five stars hotel.

(THROUGH ASIA PULSE)