ISLAMABAD: As many as 3,000 students of different public and private educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities visited ‘Pakistan Development Summit and Expo’ during first two days of the event.
The 4-day Expo is being organised by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms in connection with the 70th Independence Day of the country, Summit coordinator Dr Gull Leghari said.
Talking to APP on Friday, he said the aim of the summit was to introduce the new generation with the journey of 70 years of Pakistan and history of economic and social transitions.
The other objective of the expo was to highlight the achievements made in different sectors of the economy during last 70 years.
He said all private and public educational institutions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad including schools and colleges were invited to attend the summit.
In order to make the event more attractive and cultural shows depicting the tradition and culture of the four provinces were also organised.
Special shows for children visiting the show were also the part of the daily activities, he said, adding that the expo would be open during the week end
He said 3,000 to 4,000 people were expected to visit the Expo during the weekend.
