LAHORE:

The second day of the Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026 at the Expo Centre Lahore witnessed remarkable activity and overwhelming participation from both local and international stakeholders.

The atmosphere remained vibrant with business engagements, while strong international interest added significant value to the exhibition.

Hundreds of stalls set up across various halls showcased a wide range of products including industrial chemicals, raw materials, advanced machinery, laboratory equipment, and cutting-edge technologies. Companies from across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Peshawar, actively participated, making it a truly nationwide industrial platform. A key highlight of the second day was the strong interest shown by foreign delegates. Investors and business leaders from different countries expressed keen interest in exploring joint ventures and investment opportunities with Pakistani companies.

They termed Pakistan’s chemical and allied sectors emerging and promising markets, particularly highlighting opportunities in value-added products, specialty chemicals, and industrial processing.

Foreign participants also emphasised that Pakistan’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and industrial capacity positioned it as a potential manufacturing hub in the region, provided there was consistency in policies and a more business-friendly environment. Several international companies initiated preliminary discussions with local partners, indicating prospects for collaborations and investments.