Karachi, the most vibrant, passionate and energetic face of Pakistan. Every element of Pakistan identity is accentuated to a higher degree here. The city is much more ethnically, politically and culturally mixed than the rest of the country. It is more accepting of differences and less forceful at conformity. Karachi enjoys its prominent position, due to geographical location on a boy, making it the financial capital of the country. It is one of the fastest growing cities of South Asia.

Karachi also serves as a major hub of higher education in South Asia, and the region. Named "The City of Light" due to its liveliness and vivacity, it is also the home of Pakistan's largest corporations that are involved in entertainment, arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research.

Airport Information and Travel to Karachi

Quaid-e-Azam International Airport of Karachi is the main airport and situated in the east part of city – located approx. 25 kilometers from the convention centre and official hotels. Quaid-e-Azam International Airport is one of Pakistan’s busiest airports with direct flight connections to and from around 75 destinations worldwide.

Swift and easy transportation is available from Karachi Airport to the city centre by several methods but the most convenient is:

By Taxi: Taxis are available outside the arrival hall to the right. The journey takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes and costs around 10 to 15 US$ to any location within the city. Most taxis accept major Pakistani Rupee.

Travel Information from downtown Karachi to Convention Centre, DA Country and Golf Club:

By bus: Special shuttle service will be available from the official hotels of conference including, Carlton Hotel & Club (nearest to venue), Hotel Marriott (city center), Hotel Pearl Continental (city center), Sheraton Hotel & Towers (city center).

By Taxi: fare from Convention centre to City Centre is approximately 10 -15 US$.