News Desk
Lahore: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan inaugurated the 10th Pakistan Industrial Expo at Expo Centre Lahore, where 156 Chinese and Pakistani companies are participating until 16 November 2026. The event is organised by Everest International.
The Speaker said economic progress depends on industrial development, technological innovation, investment and peace, and that terrorism must be eliminated to ensure a secure environment for growth. He praised the business community’s concern for underprivileged groups and highlighted AI’s potential in medicine, agriculture and industry.
On smog, he said tackling air pollution requires years of consistent effort, not a one-day exercise, and that even adopting Beijing’s model would take at least ten years of continuous work.
He paid tribute to the government and the Field Marshal, saying terrorism must be eradicated without ambiguity, that anyone picking up a gun cannot be considered a political actor, and that there should be no distinction between “good” and “bad” Taliban. He added that a single attack can badly damage industry and investor confidence.
On governance, he said democracy rests on dialogue, and that public opinion matters in decisions on creating new provinces. On India, he argued that confrontation is largely driven by Prime Minister Modi’s political thinking, but that differences are not necessarily permanent. He said Pakistan would respond strongly to any attempt to harm it, and stressed the value of regional trade.
Everest International Expo CEO Yousuf Fa said the exhibition has bridged Pakistani industry and Chinese manufacturing expertise since 2017, and that this edition will strengthen cooperation in technology transfer, local manufacturing, investment and jobs.
