LAHORE: The fourth edition of the Health Engineering and Minerals Show (HEMS) 2025, organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), concluded here at the Lahore Expo Centre.

As TDAP’s flagship event, this year’s edition attracted around 900 foreign delegates from over 70 countries, engaging with 194 exhibitors and 21 innovative start-ups, all eager to showcase the depth and diversity of Pakistan’s industrial landscape.

A special inaugural dinner in honour of the foreign delegates was also arranged where the prime minister applauded TDAP’s continued efforts to elevate Pakistan’s global trade presence.

HEMS 2025 featured an impressive 2,200 Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings, covering a wide array of sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, surgical instruments, agricultural machinery, home appliances, furniture, cosmetics, sports goods, construction materials, automotive, minerals and packaging. These targeted meetings laid the foundation for promising commercial linkages and partnerships.

One of the standout achievements of this edition was the signing of 24 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) across major sectors such as minerals, pharmaceuticals, auto, gems & jewellery, surgical instruments, and chemicals, with projected business deals amounting to US$432 million.

The delegates also embarked on 18 industrial site and factory visits, gaining valuable insights into Pakistan’s production capabilities.

Furthermore, five strategic meetings were conducted with international chambers and trade delegations and seven regulatory dialogues were held between Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority and counterpart agencies from Senegal, Indonesia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, focusing on harmonisation of pharmaceutical standards and market access.

Published in Dawn, April 22nd, 2025