Islamabad (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – March 6, 2026) Work at the Expo Center Quetta The project is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by November 2027.
According to documents available to Pakistan Tharwa, the project, which is located in the Takhtani Industrial Area along the Eastern Bypass Road in Quetta, is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and implemented by the… Pakistan EXPO CENTER (Private) Limited.
It aims to establish an international standard facility to promote commercial and economic activity in Balochistan through exhibitions, consumer fairs and conferences.
Originally approved at a cost of Rs 2,500 million, the project was revised to Rs 4,829 million to include improved infrastructure and facilities. The revised cost includes a foreign exchange component (FEC) of Rs 1,210 million (about $4.28 million). The project is financed by Federalism Public Sector Development Program (PSDP).
The project received initial approval on September 25, 2019, and was later updated with a revised PC-I approved on January 27, 2025, with a timeline for completion set at June 30, 2027.
According to the documents, the project continues to move forward under the revised development framework.
As of June 2025, the project has recorded an expenditure of Rs 1,044 million, reflecting a financial progress of 23% under the revised first project. Physical progress also reached 23%.
Key developments achieved so far include the establishment of the project office and partial construction of the boundary wall and control tower.
For FY2025-26, Rs50 million has been allocated for the project, while a proposed allocation of Rs3,000 million, including the FEC component, has been made for FY27 to support further development and accelerate progress.
Upon completion, Expo Center Quetta is expected to become a major platform for trade fairs a job Events in Balochistan The facility will support local and international trade activities, help enhance export promotion efforts, and create new economic opportunities. It is also expected to contribute to generating employment opportunities and enhancing Balochistan’s integration into national and global trade networks.