Travel tourism expo opens
KARACHI: The Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan, inaugurated the International Travel and Tourism Mart (ITTMP) 2007 at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday.
He was accompanied by the Sindh Minister for Industry and Labour and Industry, Muhammad Adil Siddiqui, the Nazim of City District Government Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal, KCCI President Majyd Aziz and the CEO of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Tariq Ikram.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor congratulated KCCI and 4th Dimensions Limited for their efforts and said that Karachi is a political, intellectual and commercial hub.
He also said that regardless of the May 12 incidents, the spirit of the Karachites has not wavered and there was further investment expected of 34 billion rupees.
Another $3 billion investment is under progress from Qatar with three mega projects in Sindh including hotel, cement and livestock.
Dr. Ishrat also said that the government’s full support is with the business community and the people of Karachi.Reminding the audience of the Nishtar Park incident, he said that despite fear of secretarian clashes, nothing of the sort had been seen. This is the strength of the city as it proves that the people are against forced violence.
ITTMP 2007 has been organized by the Ministry of Tourism and is being managed by 4th Dimensions. At least seven countries are participating including India, Indonesia, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Belgium. There are over 85 exhibitors participating including pavilions of Sindh, PTDC, TDCP, STDC etc.
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