KARACHI, Oct 8: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is expecting arrival of over 400 foreign buyers from 34 countries in the Expo Pakistan 2008 being held on Oct 27 to 30.

The mega event for the first time will witness foreign exhibitors as a number of companies have already confirmed their participation and booked space in the Expo 2008.

This was stated by TDAP director general Javed Anwar Khan at a news briefing here on Wednesday. He categorically denied reports that Expo Pakistan 2008 is being cancelled.

He said that the government is not canceling the mega business event which has the approval and endorsement from the highest level of policy makers.

The local exhibitors have overwhelmingly responded as it gives them the opportunity to display their products under one roof with high turnover of local and foreign visitors, he said.

The DG further disclosed that the TDAP has announced free of cost stalls for participants from remote areas of the country which will encourage business community having meager resources.

He confirmed that around 50 per cent of the exhibition space has been booked.

He said that leading world buyers and trade bodies and chain stores from US, UK, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, Germany, France, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, Brazil, Greece, Spain and UAE would participate in Expo Pakistan 2008.