“It is indeed a matter of great pleasure to see the IDEAS gaining prominence with every
passing year, over a span of twenty two years”, Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja
Muhammad Asif stated during Soft Launch ceremony for International Defence
Exhibition and Seminar IDEAS – 2022, held at Marriat Hotel, Islamabad on 11 August
2022. He further expressed, “I wish the organizers of this event success in the conduct
of IDEAS and look forward to an overwhelming participation from defence industries for
inland and abroad”. Towards the end of his address, the Minister for Defence formally
declared the launching of IDEAS – 2022. Upon arrival at the venue, he was received by
Secretary Defence Production Lt General (Retd) Humayun Aziz and Director General
Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) Maj. General Muhammad Arif Malik.
DG DEPO in his welcome address stated that the 11th edition of IDEAS is planned to be held at Karachi Expo Centre from 15 – 18 November 2022, the year of 75th celebration
of Independence of Pakistan. He added that despite a gap of four years, more than 70%
of the available space has already been booked by exhibitors from inland and abroad
and hoped that IDEAS-2022 will be substantial in size and stature than ever before. The
ceremony was followed by unveiling of a Commemorative Postage Stamp by Federal
Minister, which will be issued by Pakistan Post on 14th August 2022, signifying the
holding of 11th edition of IDEAS in 75th year of independence of Pakistan.
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