Pakistan hopes to raise the profile of its footwear in Europe this year with companies planning to participate at both Expo Riva Schuh Garda in Italy this month and GDS in Germany in September.

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has already booked a 52m² exhibition space for Riva Schuh Garda on June 16-19, where companies, six of which will be first-time exhibitors at the show, will showcase their men's, ladies’ and children’s shoes.