Chinese made submarine displayed on 9th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar 2016

People visit stalls of a model of a Chinese-made submarine  displayed in the 9th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar 2016  being held in Karachi, Pakistan.

The four-day event opened on Tuesday, attracting 418 exhibitors of 34

countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the United States.

As many as 418 companies are participating in the event, which is under the theme of "Arms for Peace", says Tahir Javed, Media Director of Defense Export and Promotion Organization Commodore.

The exhibition has allotted Chinese and Turkish exhibitors separate pavilions to showcase their defense prowess. Chinese exhibitors were allotted the Pavilions A, B, and C. Moreover, the number of Russian defense products manufacturers also increased to three this year.

Pakistan is highlighting its main battle tank Al-Khalid, fighter jet JF-17 Thunder, training aircraft Super Mushshak, K-8 aircraft, Fast-Attack Craft Missile Boats, armored personnel carriers, premium grade military hardware and related technology.