Artificial intelligence, robotics and factory automation will headline the 10th Pakistan Industrial Expo in Lahore next week, as organisers turn a decade-old trade fair for Chinese machinery into a showcase for smart manufacturing and technology transfer. The expo runs from November 14 to 16 at Expo Centre Lahore.
What happened?
- The three-day exhibition will be held in Halls 1 and 2 of Expo Centre Lahore, open to trade visitors from 9am to 6pm daily.
- It is organised by Everest International Expo, in partnership with COMSATS University Islamabad’s Lahore campus, with the Pakistan Auto & Engineering Parts Manufacturers & Traders Association (PAEMTA) and the National Business Foundation as supporting partners.
- Exhibitors will display AI and robotics, CNC machinery, industrial automation, auto parts, electrical and electronics, solar energy, industrial equipment, hardware and tools, construction and agricultural machinery, HVAC and packaging technology.
- The expo has served as a bridge between Pakistani industry and Chinese manufacturing expertise since 2017, and this year’s edition marks a decade of industrial collaboration.
- The event comes as Punjab pushes for more manufacturing and exports under its PIVOT plan, which targets $6.8 billion in additional exports and 162,000 jobs by 2029, while an Aramco-backed robotics programme aims to reach 10,000 Pakistani students.
What it means for people in Pakistan
For local factories and workshops, the expo is a chance to see the automation and robotics tools that larger manufacturers are adopting, and to meet the Chinese suppliers behind them. For students and young engineers, the focus on AI and robotics — and the classroom programmes linked to it — points to new skills and jobs in smart manufacturing, a sector Pakistan is trying to grow.
Source: https://www.lhrtimes.com/2026/11/09/lahore-expo-puts-ai-and-robotics-at-heart-of-pak-china-industry-ties/
