Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the 12th edition of IDEAS with a participation of defence experts and manufactures from across the world will prove to be a milestone in development of the country’s defence industry.

Addressing the 12th edition of the defence exhibition and seminar IDEAS 2024 at Expo Center, Karachi, the minister said that the platform is launching a defence ecosystem to provide connectivity between academia, industry, and the public-private sectors in defence production.

He further said that Pakistani defence products are competing at the international market and expressed the government’s commitment to continue to create a business-friendly environment for investment in human capital and professionals in this industry.

Asif said Pakistan being a responsible state has always committed to play role for international peace, stability and order and called for responsible use of modern technology in confronting geo-strategic challenges to make the world a better and safer place.

The IDEAS 2024 will feature international seminars, defense technology demonstrations, and business networking through B2B and B2G engagements.

A special Karachi Show is scheduled at Sea View (Nishan-e-Pakistan) on November 21.

Moreover, the expo will feature participation from 55 nations, including Iran and the United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed a seven-day ban on protests and rallies in the port city.

As per the notification, the ban, under Section 144, was imposed on a request from the Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi Range.

During the expo, all protests, sit-ins, rallies, and gatherings of more than five people are banned across the city.