What is Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi?

Food Asia International Exhibition is organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) — the federal trade-promotion body under Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce — and held at the Expo Centre Karachi. TDAP is the country's official trade-promotion authority responsible for international exhibitions, trade delegations, and export development. The Food Asia exhibition is one of several food-and-agriculture trade shows TDAP runs annually (alongside FoodAg Pakistan, run by TDAP's agro arm at agro.tdap.gov.pk). The 2026 Karachi edition is dated 10–12 January 2026 in the DB row.

When is Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi?

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi takes place from January 10 to January 12, 2026.

Where is Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi held?

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi is held at Expo Centre Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.

Who organises Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi?

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi is organised by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

Who should attend Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi?

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi is most relevant to Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers and Halal trade buyers across South Asia.

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi

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Your guide to Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and commercial capital, is one of the simplest places in the world for a Muslim business traveller: the country is overwhelmingly Muslim, so food is halal by default (no pork, and alcohol is not served in ordinary restaurants), and the call to prayer marks the working day. It is a major host for food and halal trade shows such as FoodAg Pakistan and the Pakistan Halal Expo, with the venues a short ride from the airport and the main hotel districts. The city is huge and car-oriented, so the easiest way to get around is the Careem, inDrive or Bykea ride-hailing apps.

Day	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Sat 10 Jan	05:58	07:18	12:39	15:40	18:01	19:17
Sun 11 Jan	05:58	07:18	12:40	15:41	18:01	19:17
Mon 12 Jan	05:58	07:18	12:40	15:42	18:02	19:18

Getting in

Nearest airport: Jinnah International Airport (Karachi) (KHI)

Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

• Careem / inDrive — 30-50 min to the centre (most predictable; book on arrival from inside the terminal)

• Airport taxi — 30-60 min depending on traffic (use the regulated airport taxi desk and agree the fare first)

• Bykea bike / car — varies (cheapest for solo travellers with light luggage)

Getting around

Karachi is vast and traffic-heavy; a modern bus rapid transit network (Green Line and other BRT corridors) plus minibuses and rickshaws serve locals, but most business visitors rely on ride-hailing apps and hotel cars.

BRT corridors (Green Line) use a stored-value transit card bought at stations; for visitors, ride-hailing apps are usually simpler.

Skip flagging street taxis; use a ride-hailing app for a fixed in-app fare, or arrange a car through your hotel. Auto-rickshaws are cheap for short hops but agree the price first.

Visa & entry

Pakistan offers an online visa system covering tourist and business-visitor travel for many nationalities, and a visa-on-arrival/e-visa facility for citizens of a number of countries; business visitors often travel on a business visa with a supporting invitation. Confirm your eligibility and apply on the official Pakistan online visa portal before travelling.

Money

Pakistani Rupee · PKR

Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and upmarket restaurants, but Karachi is still largely a cash economy — carry rupees for taxis, markets, street food and smaller shops.

Tipping (locally 'baksheesh') is customary; around 10% in restaurants and small notes for porters and drivers are appreciated.

Connectivity

Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone tourist SIMs at Jinnah International arrivals (passport required for registration)

eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Pakistan

Plug: Type C / D (and Type G in many newer buildings) · 230V / 50Hz

Emergency

General: 15 (police)

Fire: 16

Safety

Karachi is a huge, lively city that has become considerably safer in recent years, but petty street crime and phone/bag snatching do occur — keep valuables out of sight, use ride-hailing apps rather than hailing on the street, and stick to the main business and hotel districts after dark. Check your government's current travel advice before booking.

Travelling from a major halal market?

Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors travel from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to connect to Karachi from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note above.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malaysia

Find flights →Kuala Lumpur guide →

Jakarta (CGK)

Indonesia

Find flights →Jakarta guide →

Dubai (DXB)

United Arab Emirates

Find flights →Dubai guide →

Riyadh (RUH)

Saudi Arabia

Find flights →Riyadh guide →

Doha

Halal food

Pakistani & Mughlai grills

citywide · $-$$

halal by default

Biryani, nihari, karahi, seekh kebab and BBQ are everywhere and all halal — there is no need to check; meat in the country is halal by default.

BBQ & karahi houses around Boat Basin

Clifton / Boat Basin · $$

halal by default

A well-known food strip of barbecue, karahi and casual dining popular with families and visitors in the evenings.

Burns Road food street

Saddar (old city) · $

halal by default

The city's historic food lane — nihari, haleem, kebabs and famous sweets in the heart of old Karachi.

International dining & cafes

DHA / Clifton / Zamzama · $$-$$$

halal by default

Upmarket cafes, global chains and fusion restaurants — all halal, with no alcohol served in ordinary venues.

Prayer spaces

Masjid-e-Tooba (Gol Masjid)

Defence (DHA)

A landmark single-dome mosque in DHA and one of the city's best-known places of worship.

Memon Masjid

Saddar / Bolton Market

A large, busy congregational mosque in the old commercial centre of the city.

Mosques citywide

citywide

Mosques are everywhere in Karachi and most malls, offices and the airport have prayer rooms (musalla); the adhan is heard across each neighbourhood.

When you're free

Mazar-e-Quaid (Jinnah Mausoleum)

central Karachi

The white-marble mausoleum of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah — a national landmark with landscaped grounds.

Clifton Beach (Sea View)

Clifton

The city's long Arabian Sea beachfront, busy in the evenings with families, food stalls and camel rides.

Mohatta Palace

Clifton

A restored early-20th-century stone palace, now a museum and gallery set in gardens.

Sources: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk · https://karachiairport.com.pk · https://www.tourism.gov.pk

Food Asia International Exhibition 2026 — Karachi

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