Karachi: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2024) at the Karachi Expo Centre today [Wednesday]. During the visit, he commended the active participation of defense manufacturers from friendly nations and observed an impressive display of arms and equipment by both domestic and international exhibitors. According to Radio Pakistan, during the exhibition, the Army Chief also engaged in meaningful interactions with foreign military officials and defense delegates present at the event. A significant highlight of the occasion was the inauguration of the Shahpar-III, a state-of-the-art combat Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) Pakistan. The Shahpar-III boasts advanced capabilities, including an operational ceiling of 35,000 feet and an endurance of over 24 hours. It is equipped to carry a wide range of munitions, including bombs, missiles, and torpedoes. A total of 557 exhibitors are part icipating in the exhibition, including 333 international exhibitors and 224 domestic exhibitors. Stalls have been set up by exhibitors from 36 countries, with 17 of these countries making their debut participation. Over 300 foreign delegates from 53 countries attended the event and showed full confidence in the exhibition and the defence industry of Pakistan.