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.

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Prayer times during the expo

Calculated for Expo Centre Karachi (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate — confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.

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

Muslim Traveller Guide

Halal 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.

✈ KHIPKRPakistan Standard Time, UTC+5 — no daylight saving.

Where to eat Where to stay Places to visit Essentials

5 halal places to visit

Mosques & sights in Karachi

The mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Masjid e Tooba

DHA Phase 2

Famous white-marble mosque, reputedly the largest single-dome mosque, open for prayer.

Mazar-e-Quaid

Jamshed Quarters

White marble mausoleum of Pakistan's founder and a major site of national reverence.

Mohatta Palace

Clifton

Restored Rajasthani-style palace museum showcasing the region's heritage and architecture.

Frere Hall

Civil Lines

Colonial-era heritage hall and gardens, a landmark of old Karachi.

Quaid-e-Azam House

Saddar

Preserved residence of Pakistan's founder, now a national museum of his life.

5 places to eat

Where to eat — top halal spots

Real, well-loved halal restaurants across Karachi, from cheap local legends to special-occasion dining.

Kolachi

Pakistani & seafood · Do Darya, DHA$$$

Upscale seaside restaurant on the Do Darya boardwalk serving Pakistani classics and seafood platters.

BBQ Tonight

Pakistani BBQ · Boat Basin, Clifton$$

Long-running multi-storey grill house famous for its tikka, karahi and barbecue.

Kababjees

Pakistani BBQ & buffet · Shahrah-e-Faisal$$

Popular family restaurant chain known for barbecue platters and buffet spreads.

Where to stay

Hotels for every budget

Hand-picked places to stay, near the action.

Luxury

Mövenpick Hotel Karachi

Club Road, Saddar

Five-star city hotel near the airport road with several restaurants and a pool.

Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi

Club Road

Landmark five-star hotel in the city centre close to government and business districts.

Mid-range

Know before you go

The essentials

Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Karachi with confidence.

Getting in

Jinnah International Airport (Karachi) (KHI)

Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

• Careem / inDrive — 30-50 min to the centre

• Airport taxi — 30-60 min depending on traffic

• Bykea bike / car — varies

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.

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.

Getting here

Travelling from a major halal market?

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

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 →

See the full Karachi travel guide →

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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