INTRODUCTION: IDEAS is a biennially held defence exhibition, started from the year 2000. Over the years, it has grown very well in its reach, participation and international attendance to a level that is second to none. IDEAS exhibits a wide variety of defence systems, ranging from equipment used in the third world countries to the most sophisticated technology from the west and showcases technology of tomorrow and innovations in defence with more than 2500 weapon systems and items of equipment on display. The event provides a perfect interactive platform for the defence forces to access the best products and technologies to cater for their respective defence for the requirement. It also brings together international manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to explore the opportunities for cooperation in the field of defence production through the joint ventures. INAUGRATION TIME OF IDEAS 2016: KARACHI: (Inauguration Time) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugura