The 20th My Karachi (Oasis of Harmony) exhibition successfully concluded, with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) demanding Karachi’s due share in resources and improved infrastructure. Nearly 800,000 people attended the three-day event held at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The gathering showcased Karachi’s economic potential, culture, and business opportunities, featuring over 350 stalls from local and international participants.
KCCI announced the exhibition’s 21st edition, scheduled for February 6-8, 2026. Initiated in 2004, the event symbolizes peace and prosperity in Pakistan’s financial hub. This year’s edition saw participation from multinational corporations, diplomatic missions, women-owned businesses, and educational institutions, offering discounts from 20% to 50%.
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori lauded KCCI’s efforts and announced the release of PKR 20 billion from federal funds for Karachi’s development, with another PKR 20 billion pending. He proposed a meeting to discuss the K-IV water project and suggested transferring its management to the business sector for expedited completion. Tessori emphasized the need for intergovernmental cooperation to address the metropolis’s infrastructure and service deficiencies.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also praised KCCI and assured the business community of the provincial government’s full support. He highlighted the selection of “Maarka-e-Haq” as the theme for Independence Day celebrations.
BMG Chairman Zubair Motiwala anticipates greater international participation and improved facilities at the 2026 exhibition. He revealed that seven diplomatic missions and over 20 multinationals attended this year’s event. Due to its growing influence, the idea of holding the exhibition biennially is being considered. Motiwala urged the Sindh government to address water and gas shortages and ensure the timely completion of the K-IV project.
KCCI President Mohammed Tariq Yousuf thanked stakeholders and the press. He stressed the need for a modern expo center in Karachi and highlighted the city’s infrastructure woes, including dilapidated roads, inadequate drainage, traffic congestion, land encroachment, and rising street crime. Yousuf emphasized improving the Safe City project and surveillance. He questioned the unfair gas and water allocation and cost, demanding that Karachi receive its due share as the highest tax-revenue contributing city.
The 20th My Karachi exhibition celebrated the city’s spirit, featuring cultural performances, fireworks, music, and economic discussions. It reaffirmed Karachi’s resilient and vital role in Pakistan’s economy. The event facilitated strategic dialogue between government officials, business representatives, and diplomats while providing affordable shopping and family entertainment. KCCI is committed to expanding and enhancing the My Karachi exhibition in the years to come.