Pakistan showcases defence prowess at IDEAS 2016

Highlights from the 9th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS)
Multimedia Desk | November 25, 2016

A visitor handles a gun during the Exhibition. PHOTO: REUTERS

A four-day defence exhibition showcasing the country’s indigenously built military hardware, including fighter aircraft, tanks, missiles, drones, APCs and firearms, came to an end on Friday.

Some 418 firms from 34 countries exhibited their products, of which, 261 were foreign. Delegations headed by defence ministers, secretaries, chiefs of defence staff or services chiefs of respective countries were all present at the much-awaited exhibit.

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Pakistan showcased its main battle tank Al Khalid, JF-17 Thunder, Super Mushshak, K-8 aircraft, Fast Attack Craft Missile boats, armoured personnel carriers, premium grade military hardware and related technology.

Here are some of the highlights from IDEAS 2016.

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif cuts a ribbon during the inauguration ceremony. PHOTO: PPI


Delegates members look at Pakistan's Al-Zarrar tank and other artillery. PHOTO: AFP


Delegate members look at a Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft. PHOTO: AFP


Delegations from foreign countries are briefed by a representative (L). PHOTO: REUTERS


Delegations from foreign countries are briefed by an Army representative (L). PHOTO: REUTERS


Visitors are seen through the display window showing mortars. PHOTO: REUTERS



Visitors handle guns during the Exhibition. PHOTO: REUTERS


A visitor compares pistols during the Exhibition. PHOTO: REUTERS


Delegate members look at Pakistan's Al-Zarrar tank and other artillery. PHOTO: AFP


A delegate member looks at Pakistan's first Multi-Role Combat Vehicle. PHOTO: AFP


A traffic jam is seen at Shahrah-e-Faisal due to the VIP movement as PM Nawaz Sharif arrives in Karachi to inaugurate the event. PHOTO: PPI


Members of the foreign forces visit the Super Mushshak Air Craft stalls. PHOTO: APP


A visitor holds a sniper rifle during the exhibition. PHOTO: PPI


Foreign visitors are seem visiting stalls displaying models of modern military war equipment during the exhibition. PHOTO: ONLINE


Visitors check handguns at a stall displaying models of modern military war equipment. PHOTO: ONLINE


Foreign visitors are seem visiting stalls displaying models of modern military war equipment during the exhibition. PHOTO: ONLINE


 
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