Karachi livestock expo expects 30,000
The first ever Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries and Poultry Exhibition to be held on February 7-8, 2011 at Karachi’s Expo Centre, will showcase a range of technical, business and financial information for these sectors in Sindh.
The exhibition will also have a Sindh cattle and horse show and around 30,000 delegates are expected to attend the event.
At a press briefing about the event, advisor to Sindh chief minister, Zubair Motiwala, said that key foreign and local players in the value chain of the livestock, dairy, fisheries, and poultry sector were expected to participate as exhibitors.
Prominent businessmen, prospective investors, multilateral agencies and academia will also participate in the event that will highlight investment opportunities within the sectors.
The event aims to bring local and foreign investors, buyers and consumers under one roof to discuss and share ideas to promote the sectors.
“The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund will issue interest-free loans to farmers for promoting livestock and farming in rural areas,” Mr Motiwla said.
