Commissioner-General of Pavilion: Masood Khan

Design: The Pavilion of Pakistan will be a 2000m2 replica of the iconic Lahore Fort of the city of Lahore, dating back to the year 1025 AD. The fort, rich in cultural significance and national importance, has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site.

Inside the pavilion, detailed multimedia presentations will allow visitors to experience the life of a typical Pakistani citizen. Traditional Pakistani dances will be performed, and visitors will also be able to enjoy Pakistani cuisine in the restaurant of the pavilion.

Concept: The pavilion will merge various aspects of the best of Pakistan’s cities to showcase the country’s tradition and history, its culture and modernity. A special section of the pavilion will also be dedicated to the friendly relations between the people of Pakistan and China.

(Source: EXPO Shanghai 2010 official website – www.expo2010.cn)