The Pakistan Chemical Forum (PCF) is scheduled to host one of the country’s largest industrial gatherings from 23 to 25 April 2026, at the International Expo Centre in Lahore. The event will run daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, bringing together leading figures from the chemical, coatings, polyurethane, and laboratory sectors under the theme “Chemistry for All.”
The forum will feature products from 250 stalls across three exhibition halls and will welcome a large delegation of approximately 300 Chinese trade visitors. It will also host 80 Chinese companies showcasing their products.
In addition to the main exhibition, the forum will include related exhibitions, including the Pakistan Coating Show (PCS), PakChem, Pakistan Polyurethane Expo (PUP), and PakLab Expo, providing a comprehensive display of innovation and collaboration across the industry.
Organised by B2B, the event is supported by strong institutional backing from the Pakistan Chemistry Council, Pakistan Coating Association, Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA), and the Pakistan Soap and Detergent Association (PSLA), with additional support from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). This will mark the 12th event in the series.
Industry leaders anticipate the forum will serve as a vital platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing developments within Pakistan’s chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), along with other prominent figures, including Moazzam Rasheed of B2B Media, Muhammad Yousuf of Yaksr, Naseer Vohra, Chairman of the Pakistan Polyurethane Association, and Sirajuddin, Managing Director of Nelson Paints, highlighted the key features of the upcoming event. They emphasised the importance of Pakistan’s chemical industry and the establishment of a Naphtha plant in Pakistan, which is a primary source of raw materials for the sector.
Pakistan’s paint industry has been successfully exporting products to the UK, Africa, the Middle East, and other regions.
The FPCCI has noted significant growth in transhipment traffic at Karachi Port, Port Qasim in Sindh, and Gwadar Port in Balochistan, particularly following the USA-India-Iran conflict. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Chairman of the Businessmen Panel-Progressive (BMPP) and Senior Vice President of FPCCI, indicated that over 15,000 containers and other cargoes have been transhipped so far, creating valuable opportunities for shipping lines to utilise these facilities. He also mentioned that the conflict appears to be moving towards a genuine ceasefire, crediting Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
During a press conference to share details about the upcoming exhibition in Lahore, a speaker urged the government to implement measures to prevent port congestion and called on shipping lines to consider reducing their charges.
On this occasion, Magoon praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for their crucial role in brokering the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, suggesting that they be recognised with a noble accolade.
Magoon remarked that this historic ceasefire has saved countless lives and restored hope for peace in the region. He noted that Pakistan’s leadership has not only achieved a diplomatic breakthrough but has also elevated the country’s standing on the global stage.
Highlighting the economic prospects, he stressed that lifting sanctions on Iran could unlock significant opportunities for Pakistan. “Cheaper industrial raw materials from Iran will boost our manufacturing sector, while gas supplies through pipeline projects and affordable petroleum imports will ease the burden on both industry and the public,” Magoon added.
