Jinnah Convention Centre (also known as National Convention Centre) is an exhibition and convention centre based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
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| Address | Club Road Islamabad Pakistan |
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| Coordinates | 33°42′48″N 73°06′20″E / 33.71340436998132°N 73.1054877957234°E |
| Parking | 1,000 spaces |
| Owner | Capital Development Authority |
| Type | Convention centre |
| Capacity | 2,200 |
| Opened | 1997 |
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| www.conventioncenter.pk | |
Currently managed by the Capital Development Authority, it has a seating capacity of 2,200 people, and a parking facility of more than 1,000 cars spread over three parking lots.[1]
It is mainly used by the Government of Pakistan to host national ceremonies,[2] and by universities for convocations.[1][3]
History
editThe convention centre was inaugurated in 1997 to host the First Extraordinary Summit of OIC.[1]
Privatization
editIn July 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approved transaction structures for the privatization of Jinnah Convention Centre.[4]
Exhibitions
editThese are the exhibitions and festivals held in convention centre.
- Annual Technical and Oil Show
- Education Expo[5]
- HVACR[6]
- PTV Awards
References
edit- ^ a b c Hussain, Danish (2015-07-20). "Loss-making entity : Govt goes back on plan to privatise Jinnah Convention Centre". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "Independence Day: Pakistan celebrates diamond jubilee with patriotic zeal and fervour". Dawn. Associated Press of Pakistan. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "1,255 graduates awarded degrees at FJWU convocation". The News International. 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ Paracha, Shahzad (2020-07-22). "PC approves transaction structures for Jinnah Convention Centre, First Women Bank". Profit by Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ "Dawn Education » Islamabad February 5 & 6, 2012 Jinnah Convention Centre". Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ^ "Welcome to hvacr". Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
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