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Traders underline need for B2B exhibitions
The collaboration between Raast and Buna will help overseas Pakistanis in instantly sending remittances back home through the digital infrastructure, making cross-border transactions easy and convenient. PHOTO: FILE
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The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry has advocated for organising dedicated business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions and road shows in Hyderabad, specifically for chemical and allied industries, as such initiatives will provide local manufacturers and traders with direct access to business opportunities and innovative technologies.
A high-level delegation of HCSTSI, led by Vice President Shan Sehgal, participated in the Pakistan Chemical Expo 2025, organised at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The delegation visited various stalls and held detailed meetings with representatives of leading national and international companies from chemical, packaging, waste management, energy and allied industrial sectors. These industry leaders expressed keen interest in collaborating with HCSTSI and showed their intention to visit Hyderabad and engage with the chamber in the near future.
Speaking on the occasion, HCSTSI Vice President Shan Sehgal stated that international-standard events like the Pakistan Chemical Expo play a vital role in promoting industrial growth, fostering research and development activities, facilitating technology transfer and creating valuable business linkages.
He emphasised that Hyderabad is the second-largest commercial hub of Sindh and home to thousands of active business units across sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, cold beverages, food processing and construction. "In light of this, such exhibitions are urgently needed to be organised in Hyderabad to support local industrial advancement."
The chamber delegation briefed participating companies about the performance, facilities and investment potential in Hyderabad. They formally invited them to expand their networks and establish operations in the city.
The chamber leadership praised the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association and other organisers for arranging a successful and purposeful event and for providing a strong platform for meaningful industrial and commercial interaction.
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