Jinnah Convention Centre
# Jinnah Convention Centre

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.

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.

It is mainly used by the Government of Pakistan to host national ceremonies, and by universities for convocations.

## History

The convention centre was inaugurated in 1997 to host the First Extraordinary Summit of OIC.

## Privatization

In July 2020, the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approved transaction structures for the privatization of Jinnah Convention Centre.

## Exhibitions

These are the exhibitions and festivals held in convention centre.

* Annual Technical and Oil Show
* Education Expo
* HVACR
* PTV Awards
