HEMS 2025 secures $432 million in business deals for Pakistan’s key industries

The fourth edition of the Health Engineering and Minerals Show (HEMS) 2025, organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), concluded on April 19 at the Lahore Expo Centre. The event attracted around 900 international delegates from over 70 countries and signed 24 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across various sectors, including minerals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, gems & jewellery, surgical instruments, and chemicals.

The MoUs are expected to lead to business deals worth $432 million.

The exhibition featured 194 exhibitors and 21 innovative startups, each showcasing Pakistan’s industrial capabilities across diverse fields. 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the event as the chief guest, joined by key officials including Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister, and Jam Kamal, Federal Minister for Commerce. 

During the event, the Prime Minister highlighted TDAP’s significant role in promoting Pakistan’s industrial growth and enhancing its global trade presence.

A special inaugural dinner was held on April 18, where the prime minister commended the work of the TDAP in expanding the country’s export potential. 

Over the three-day exhibition, a total of 2,200 business-to-business (B2B) meetings took place, covering sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agricultural machinery, home appliances, and automotive. 

These meetings paved the way for new partnerships and collaborations, further boosting Pakistan’s presence in the international market.