Global Procurement & Supply Chain Summit (GPS 2026) concluded at a local hotel in Karachi on Tuesday.
The event brought together procurement professionals, supply chain leaders, policymakers, and technology specialists to discuss current developments affecting procurement and supply chain functions within Pakistan’s textile and manufacturing sectors.
Organised by Horizon Summit Management (HSM), the summit focused on operational, technological, and regulatory considerations influencing supply chains, including sustainability requirements, vendor integration, procurement digitisation, and the growing role of data-driven decision-making.
The summit opened with a welcome address by Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed, Chairman, Horizon Summit Management, followed by remarks from GPS Advisory Board members Imran Mushtaq and Altaf Gul Muhammad, who spoke on industry coordination, evolving procurement practices, and the need for practical alignment between corporate, regulatory, and technology stakeholders.
Five panel discussions formed the core of the programme. These sessions addressed the development of sustainable and environmentally responsible supply chains, challenges and opportunities for local vendors in Pakistan, global and AI-enabled procurement practices within textile supply chains, leadership and technology considerations in procurement functions, and regulatory frameworks alongside international operating standards.
Textile Traders Association:
Mobeen Waqar, Vice President Textile Traders Association addressed the event. Guests of honour included Muhammad Raza, Senior Vice President KCCI, and Arif Lakhani, Vice President KCCI. The participants include senior executives and specialists from organisations such as Yunus Textile Mills. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills, Liberty Textiles, Lucky Textile Mills, Alkaram Textile Mills. Artistic Milliners, Rajby Industries, Soorty Enterprises, and Qingdao Aige Jinyi Textile. Along with professionals from technology firms and academic institutions contributing perspectives on procurement systems. Automation, and digital infrastructure.
President & CEO of Exim Bank, Shahbaz H Syed addressed the gathering as chief guest. He said, “Pakistan’s supply chain and procurement functions are operating in an increasingly demanding environment. It shaped by global standards, sustainability requirements, and rapid technological change.
“Such forums provide opportunity for industry, policymakers. And technology stakeholders to exchange practical insights and strengthen alignment. Continued dialogue of this nature will stand essential to improving efficiency, competitiveness. And long-term resilience across key sectors of the economy.”
