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Halal Industry Event
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$540
≈ PKR 150,120
$60/sqm
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan
The 3rd edition of FoodAg Pakistan (FoodAg 2025), organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), was held 25-27 November 2025 at the Expo Centre Karachi. Organiser-reported figures: more than 370 Pakistani exhibitors from over 20 agro-food sub-sectors, and over 850 international buyers/foreign delegates from 80-plus countries. TDAP reported over 5,000 B2B meetings (2,148 on day 1 and 2,860 on day 2) generating USD 641 million in business deals, with 21 MOUs and export contracts signed including over USD 33.9 million in contracts to China (e.g. a USD 9.7 million sesame agreement with Beijing Super Agro Technology and a USD 10 million boiled-meat deal with Shanxi Yanfang Food Company). Top-performing sectors by projected deal value were rice (USD 222m), agri-tech (USD 104m) and biscuits/confectionery (USD 61m). All figures are organiser self-reported and cover the whole food & agriculture exhibition, not a halal-only segment.
View edition details →Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan
The 2nd edition of FoodAg Pakistan (FoodAg 2024), organised by TDAP, ran 9-11 August 2024 at the Expo Centre Karachi. Organiser-reported figures: 350 exhibitors and over 650 foreign buyers from more than 70 countries, with products ranging from fresh produce and halal meat to processed foods and agricultural technology. On the first day, business deals worth USD 107 million were realised and USD 434 million worth of MoUs were signed, including a USD 35 million seafood deal between Pakistani and Chinese companies. Figures are organiser self-reported and cover the whole food & agriculture show, not a halal-only segment.
View edition details →Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
certification-standards
Pure honey is universally halal — the Quran has a chapter named An-Nahl (The Bee). The buyer's question in modern honey markets is authenticity: adulteration, mislabelled origin, and counterfeit single-origin. A guide across mainstream, Manuka (UMF/MGO), Sidr, mead/honey alcohol products, and bee-product supplements.
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certification-standards
Plain yogurt is universally halal-compatible. Flavoured fruit yogurt is where compliance breaks down — gelatin thickener, carmine colourant, and vanilla extract alcohol are the three landmines. A buyer's guide across plain, fruit, Greek, drinkable/kefir, frozen, and labneh sub-markets.
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ingredients
Halal gummies span three distinct sub-markets — confectionery, vitamin supplements, and wellness — each with different compliance pictures and dominant brands. A practical buyer's guide to the gelatin question, vitamin gummy compliance, the fast-growing wellness segment (collagen, sleep, beauty), label-reading, and procurement.
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Pakistan's international food and agriculture exhibition organised by TDAP. General food show with strong halal focus given Pakistan's OIC membership and halal export ambitions. 500+ exhibitors.
Government-organised platform run by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), connecting Pakistani exporters directly with international buyers
Structured B2B matchmaking at scale — 5,000+ pre-arranged buyer-exhibitor meetings were held at the 2025 edition
Access to 850+ international buyers from 80+ countries sourcing across 20+ agro-food sub-sectors
Covers a broad food and agriculture range including halal meat, seafood, rice, spices, dairy, confectionery and agri-tech
On-site engagement with regulators (Department of Plant Protection, Animal Quarantine, Marine Fisheries, Pakistan Halal Authority, PSQCA) on SPS and quarantine matters
$1,000
≈ PKR 278,000
$56/sqm
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Calculated for Karachi Expo Centre (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 17 Nov | 05:30 | 06:49 | 12:17 | 15:23 | 17:44 | 18:59 |
| Wed 18 Nov | 05:31 | 06:50 | 12:17 | 15:22 | 17:44 | 18:58 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 05:32 | 06:51 | 12:17 | 15:22 | 17:43 | 18:58 |

Muslim Traveller Guide
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.
5 halal places to visit
The mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

DHA Phase 2
Famous white-marble mosque, reputedly the largest single-dome mosque, open for prayer.

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

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

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

Saddar
Preserved residence of Pakistan's founder, now a national museum of his life.
5 places to eat
Real, well-loved halal restaurants across Karachi, from cheap local legends to special-occasion dining.

Pakistani & seafood · Do Darya, DHA$$$
Upscale seaside restaurant on the Do Darya boardwalk serving Pakistani classics and seafood platters.

Pakistani BBQ · Boat Basin, Clifton$$
Long-running multi-storey grill house famous for its tikka, karahi and barbecue.

Pakistani BBQ & buffet · Shahrah-e-Faisal$$
Popular family restaurant chain known for barbecue platters and buffet spreads.

Where to stay
Hand-picked places to stay, near the action.

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

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

Know before you go
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Karachi with confidence.
Getting in
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.
Weather in November
Getting here
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.
See the full Karachi travel guide →
Sources: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk · https://karachiairport.com.pk · https://www.tourism.gov.pk
Pakistani BBQ · M.A. Jinnah Road$
One of the oldest barbecue eateries in the city, famous for chicken tikka and paratha.

Biryani · Saddar$
Iconic budget spot that built its name on spicy Karachi-style chicken and beef biryani.
Fatima Jinnah Road
Established high-rise hotel with sea views and a rooftop restaurant.

Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road
Waterfront hotel known for its garden setting and seafood terrace.

Frere Town, Saddar
Simple value hotel in a central location with basic comfortable rooms.

Shahrah-e-Faisal
Long-standing affordable hotel on the main road with on-site dining.
High ~32°C · Low ~19°C
Warm, dry and mostly clear — one of the most pleasant months to visit.
Light modest clothing for warm days; a light layer for the cooler evenings.
Visa & entry
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)
Plug: Type C / D (and Type G in many newer buildings) · 230V / 50Hz
Emergency
General: 15 (police)
Fire: 16
Safety
Where to pray
Masjid-e-Tooba (Gol Masjid) — A landmark single-dome mosque in DHA and one of the city's best-known places of worship.
Memon Masjid — A large, busy congregational mosque in the old commercial centre of the city.
Mosques citywide — Mosques are everywhere in Karachi and most malls, offices and the airport have prayer rooms (musalla); the adhan is heard across each neighbourhood.