Dalfa Cattle Show from Jan 17

KARACHI: The fourth edition of the Dalfa Cattle Show will take place from January 17-19 at the Expo Centre here in Karachi. A briefing in this regard was held at the Governor House which was attended by key stakeholders from agriculture and livestock sectors.

In his message, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori discussed the importance of public-private partnerships for economic stability and urged innovation in the agriculture and livestock sectors.

He highlighted that such initiatives are vital for the growth and development of the national economy.CEO of Badar Expo Zohair Naseer, while addressing the event, reflected on the journey of the Dalfa Expo and Cattle Show. He noted, “We started with just 12 exhibitors, and now, with the support of the provincial governments of Sindh and Balochistan, we have grown to over 200 exhibitors.”

He further revealed that this year, they aim to target African markets, with over 30 exhibitors from countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, and Ethiopia joining the show. “This will open new opportunities for export to our local sectors,” he added.

Senior Joint Director at the State Bank of Pakistan Nadeem Khanzada highlighted that livestock contributes 14 per cent to the national GDP and emphasised on the need to support small farmers.

Patron-in-Chief Dalfa Haris Mithani expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the show: “our journey has reached an important milestone. The show plays a crucial role in promoting key sectors of the country that are vital for the national economy.”

Mithani acknowledged the contributions of various sectors including dairy, agriculture, livestock, fisheries and advanced technology, which have been instrumental in the success of the event. Vice Chairperson of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Bilal Khan Kakar announced that the next edition of Dalfa will be hosted in Balochistan, with full support from the provincial government. He stressed that Balochistan, which holds the largest share in the livestock sector, has not yet utilised its full potential, particularly in the blue economy, and the upcoming show will help raise awareness about its significance.