EVENT PROFILE
3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan (PPP Pakistan) aims to provide a unique networking platform for key industrial players to exhibit new and cutting edge technology. PLAS PRINT PACK proves to be a comprehensive showcase, drawing the attention of international vital industrial players to Pakistan, where business alliance are forged, deals are sealed and new networking opportunities are found.
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Main Event : Plas Print Pack Pakistan 2010 (3P10)
7th International Plastic, Printing & Packaging Exhibition Concurrent Event : Food + Technology Pakistan 2010 (F+T10)
7th International Food, Equipment & Technology Exhibition Venue : Karachi Expo Centre Date : 14-17 May 2010 Time : 10.30am – 7.00pm Organiser : CEMS Pakistan Pvt Ltd Co-Organiser : – Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd
– Chan Chao International Co Ltd Strategic Partner : CMEC International Exhibition Co Ltd Host : Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association
VISITOR’S PROFILE
Food & Beverage Manufacturers & Bottlers, Designers, Consultants, Distributors, Engineers, Material Handlers, Production Managers, Printers, Equipment & Material Buyers, Marketing & Brand Managers, Retailers, Logistic Management, New Product Development Managers & Printing/Packaging Specialists are the target visitors.
EXHIBITOR’S PROFILE
Profile for exhibit includes Processing Machines, Moulding Machines, Machinery & Plant for Finishing, Decorating, Printing & Marking, Controlling & Testing Equipment, Chemicals, Raw Materials & Auxiliaries, Digital & Silk Screen Printing & Scanning, Printing Materials, Printing Machineries & Equipments, Numbering Units & Machines, Drying & Folding Machines, Packaging Machinery, Bottling Plants, Fillers, Paper, Paper Products, Boards, Corrugated Boxes, Adhesives & Sealants.
Cited by the World Bank as “the top reformer in its region and in the top 10 reformers globally”, Pakistan’s economy continues to perform a commendable growth as outcomes of its past fiscal year indicate a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of approximately US$5.1 Billion, contributing to an increase in its annual growth rate of 6.6% in GDP for the last five years. Clearly, these results show a strong confidence of players, both local and foreign, in the resilience of Pakistan’s economy amidst a series of domestic and external events of an unprecedented nature.
This impressive performance in the economy says so much about the structural economic policies that the Government of Pakistan has outlined and pursued relentlessly in order to restore macroeconomic balance and to improve the overall economic environment. Through prudent fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policies, financial discipline and consistent and transparent economic policies, a wide range of reforms was introduced in the areas of taxation, trade and tariffs, banking and finance, industry and agriculture, deregulation and privatization, fiscal transparency and governance. Indeed, they know their business more than anyone else. These efforts gained the interest of world industry leaders especially on the sectors of textile, machinery and transport equipment, food technology, minerals and lubricants, chemicals and manufactured goods like plastic, packaging and printing.
To date, Pakistan is a leading exporter of manufacturing goods as well as textile to bull markets such as US, UAE, UK and Germany. It is also a preferred market place for importers from China, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, US and Japan.
Pakistan’s economy is as powerful and strong as its population of 1.6B. It has gained its bullish momentum, and there is definitely no stopping it.
PLAS PRINT PACK PAKISTAN 2010 – TURNING POTENTIAL TO PROFIT
The 3P Pakistan 2010 is a product of significant collaboration among top players from the plastic, printing and packaging industries of Pakistan. Being its fastest growing economic sectors, these areas have gained enormous popularity from international players who are seeking for business opportunities in this part of the globe. PLAS PRINT PACK PAKISTAN 2010 is therefore committed to forge new as well as stronger business alliances between Pakistan and the rest of the world through an interactive showcase of cutting-edge tools and equipment, synergy of allied services for more networking opportunities and, most importantly, quality attendance of trade visitors from international and regional countries.
Set against the backdrop of the newest and most modern exhibition centre of Pakistan- the Expo Centre Lahore, the Plas Print Pack Pakistan 2010 promises another breakthrough international trade event that would serve as a benchmark for future industry showcases.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK TECHNOLOGY & MACHINERY SHOW
Title
Food Agri & Livestock Asia International Exhibition & Conference Exhibition
Date
April 24 – 26, 2010
Timings
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Venue
Karachi Expo Centre, Pakistan
Major Participating Countries Expected
Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Bahrain, Turkey, Indonesia, Kuwait, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, China, Thailand, South Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, United States of America, France, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, etc.
INTRODUCTION
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE
Never before has an exhibition offered such an intimate look at Food, Agri & Livestock Industry of Pakistan. Food, Agri & Livestock Asia has become an annual meeting place for representatives of food business, experts and analysts around the region. The key goal of the exhibition is to highlight development trends and prospects and provide a platform for dialogue between experts engaged in international food analysis, specialists in various fields of the industry, and representatives of ministries and related departments.
Food, Agri & Livestock Asia is a one-stop event for products in Agriculture, Meat, Milk, Bakery, Drink, & Seafood. This is a unique opportunity to see what the industry has to offer and to check out the latest products & innovations in the regional market.
This year the Forum will feature development forecasts for regional markets of food products, major trends in trade and food policy, trends and development prospects of demand for food and agricultural products.
Food, Agri & Livestock Asia is the region’s most important and established event providing a unique business platform for manufacturers, importers, retailers, wholesalers and suppliers to network and establish business contacts with decision makers and influencers.
The Food, Agri & Livestock Asia promises to be an enriching and prolific opportunity for buyers and exhibitors alike. Food industry decision makers and authorities from around the region are attracted to this annual B2B trade focused fair that presents a wide range of the latest and most current innovative food & beverage trends amalgamated with quality business opportunities.
PAKISTAN ~ THE REGIONAL BUSINESS HUB
WHERE THE OPPORTUNITIES GLORE !
Pakistan has substance agriculture land, which provides us diversified agricultural products that result from the variety of climates and landforms. Pakistan Government has adopted a liberal investment policy to attract maximum foreign investment, where foreign investors can hold up to 100% equity in several economic sectors. As a result, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country has increased substantially over the past few years, thus differentiating Pakistan from many other countries of Asia-Pacific region. Also the vital indicators of Pakistan’s economy have shown extra ordinary improvement such as increased foreign reserves, sky-rocketing stock market prices, stable Pakistani currency and improved balance of payments.
ABOUT FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK ASIA
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK
Food, Agri & Livestock Asia 2010 International Exhibition & Conference, one of the most promising and enduring exhibition held at Karachi Expo Centre. Food, Agri & Livestock Asia Exhibition is being organized at the most opportune time when the government is looking forward to expand the developing industries of the country, which have shown tremendous growth in the past few years. The exhibition would serve as a comprehensive showcase of the latest in technology, equipment and machinery as well as allied services, while providing investors with a definite outlook of the regional Food, Agri & Livestock industry and an opportunity to meet their prospective counterparts and business partners.
What you should know about Food, Agri & Livestock Asia
- The most acclaimed event in the Food, Agri & Livestock industry
- The Fair & Conference is an ideal entry point for foreign traders to embark upon the global Muslim market
- Pakistan’s longest-running and largest food show where products are displayed with the machines, which processed them
- Constitutes most effective, most successful and most sought products from all around the region
- The Exhibition steadily upholds its records in bringing together local and regional players in the food industry
- Gives small and medium entrepreneurs exposure, at the same time, skills and technology updates
- Exhibits the latest global advancements in Food, Agri & Livestock technology
THE FOOD & AGRO TECHNOLOGY SHOW Pakistan is a Principal Gateway to the Central Asia Republics having strong and long standing links with the middle East and South Asia .It has an Agri-based economy with a very well developed Agriculture Sector. Nearly 44 % of the labour is engaged in this sector. Human resources are strong and cost effective, transportation cost is low and has a large growing domestic market that of 140 million consumers. Maximum revenue is generated from the export of agriculture products contributing 26%. GDP to the economy.
ATTRACTIVE INCENTIVES FOR THE INVESTORS
Pakistan has the most liberal investment policy in South Asia Region which is opened to Foreign Direct Investment in all economic sectors esp. Agriculture Sector. No government sanctions are required and the investors can take benefit of attractive tax / tariff incentives packages, capital, profits, dividends, remittance of royalty, and technology and franchise fee allowed to projects in agriculture, international chains food franchise, social service & infrastructure. New incentives and further liberalization measures include:
- Zero import duties on raw materials used in the production of exports, capital goods and plant and machinery and equipment not manufactured locally.
- The import tariff on agriculture machinery (not manufactured locally) for registered corporate agricultural projects will be zero-rated.
agriculture sectors of Pakistan,
Pakistan has an Agri-based economy with a very well developed agriculture sector and most of the labor engaged in the Agriculture Sector. It has vast tracts of cultivable land offering the prospective investor lucrative returns and rich harvests on his investment. Corporate Agriculture Farming Package is being developed. Pakistan has an agriculture base of more then 79.6 Mn Hectares of total area with 22 Mn Hectares land under cultivation. 18 Mn Hectares of land is under cultivation through irrigation system while 4 Mn Hectares of land relies its cultivation exclusively on rain.
- Strong Potential
- Contribution to Economy
- Fisheries & Livestock Production
- Investment Opportunities
- Fiscal Incentives for Agriculture Sector
STRONG POTENTIAL
Pakistan has a comparative advantage in the region with vast areas of cultivable wasteland available and a strong potential for expansion of agriculture base. The large local agricultural market of Pakistan is increasing at 29% per year with an Internationally competitive unit cost of production for all major crops, fruits & vegetables at a very low transportation cost, and developed routes to Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan.
CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY
• Contributes 26% to GDP
• Employs 44% of labour force
• 70% of exports are Agricultural & Agri-processed products
Fisheries & Livestock production
| Fisheries potential (annual catch) |
7.5 Mn Tons
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| Buffaloes (Number) |
23 Mn
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| Cattle (Number) |
22 Mn
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| Sheep & Goats (Number) |
75 Mn
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| Poultry (Number) |
530 Mn
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITES
The investment opportunities are being encouraged as steps are taken for Land development/reclamation of barren, desert and hilly land for agriculture. Reclamation of waterfront areas or creeks is underway for the highly profitable investment opportunities to gain pace in the country. Crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers farming/integrated agriculture are the major areas of cultivation within the country. Climate supports the production of almost all cash crops with modernization and development of irrigation facilities and water management Plantations.
Fiscal Incentives for Agriculture Sector
• 0% customs duty on import of agricultural machinery, equipment and implements
• Exemption of duty on transfer of land for CAF
• Tax relief; Initial depreciation allowance @ 50% of machinery cost.
• Dividends from corporate agriculture farms not subject to tax
• Farm income given more favorable treatment
Int’l Conference on Halal Food, Agriculture & Livestock
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International Conference on Halal Food
Pakistan – The Halal Kitchen of the World |
| Executed Date: |
24th April, 2010 |
| Venue: |
Karachi Expo Centre, Pakistan |
| Organizer: |
Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. |
| Supporter: |
Ministry of Food – Govt. of Pakistan |
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We are pleased to announce 2nd International Conference on Halal Food with a focus on projecting Pakistan as The Halal Kitchen of the World Globally The Conference platform would provide an effective podium for Experts and Industry Players to interact share and identify the opportunities to project Pakistani Halal Food as Premium Quality Brand in the International World
Focused Sessions
• Halal Food Processing & Value Addition
• Food Safety
• Halal Certification
• Success Stories – Halal Brands of Pakistan
Topics to be discussed: • Value Addition in Food Products (Processing, Packaging, Branding)
• Food Safety
• Standardization & & Quality Control
• Supply Management
• Export Marketing Strategy
• Storage & Transportation Technology
• Halal Certification
• The Importance of Halal Assurance System:
• Trend of Halal Products In Global Market
• Analysis on Halal Food Market Opportunities
• Halal as a health & safety standard.
• Halal standard as a brand and a marketing tool
• Food – Challenges & Opportunities
• Beverages – A Paradigm Shift in Pakistan
• Halal & Halal Standards
• Use of Food Colours- Perspectives from the East and The West
• Food safety risk management: Principles and practice
• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Safety: Role of Universities And Educational Institutions Present &
Future Programs
• Putting Principles into Practice: Useful Case Studies
• Developing & using Laboratory & Technical Capacity Available in the Region
• Food Safety and Problems associated with Food Trades
• Quality Assurance in the Food Control Laboratories
3 Ways to Participate
• GAIN Maximum PROMOTION as SPONSOR
• EXPOSURE as a TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL
• JOIN the Conference as DELEGATE
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Int’l Conference on Agriculture
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK ASIA CONFERENCES
Int’l Conference on Dairy & Livestock
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK ASIA CONFERENCES
FLOOR PLAN
FOOD AGRI LIVESTOCK TECHNOLOGY & MACHINERY SHOW
Hall 1
PRESS RELEASE
Capt. Dr. Abdul Majid, Special Secretary, Public Health Sindh, inaugurates 6th Health Asia 2010, Int’l Conferences & Exhibition here at Karachi Expo Center, Today
Friday April 02, 2010: The 6th Health Asia 2010, Int’l Conferences in conjunction with 3rd Pharma Asia Int’l Conference & Exhibition, was inaugurated by Capt. Dr. Abdul Majid, Special Secretary, Public Health, Sindh, today, here at Karachi Expo Center. Gohar Wajid, Advisor to the Director General, Ministry of Health UAE, Salman Burney, MD GlaxoSmithKline, Dr. Sarmad Maqbool, Abbott Laboratories Pakistan, Dr. Asima Zahid, Health Sciences, Institute of Business Management, Ali Haider, Asst. GM, Health Insurance, Adamjee Insurance Company Ltd., Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, Ozair A. Hanafi, CEO, Ecommerce Gateway and Farhan Anis, VP, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan were also present in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
The Event is organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, with the support of Federal Ministry of Health, Ministry of Health, Sindh, and the sponsors, Abbott Laboratories of Pakistan, Adamjee Insurance Company, and GlaxoSmithKline. The 2-day Conferences are comprised on 3 different topics. “Quality in Healthcare”, on the 1st day followed by, “Updates in Vaccination” and “Advancement in Dermatology” on the 2nd day.
Capt. Dr. Abdul Majid, Special Secretary, Public Health, Sindh, on the occasion said that, Health ASIA is the leading and only UFI (Paris) Approved, Regional Event on Health & Pharmaceutical Industry of Pakistan on the national calendar, which provides enormous opportunities of learning, Information sharing, mutual cooperation and combined ventures to all the stakeholders in the Asian Health sector. He said that although Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical and Health Care sectors are expanding and evolving rapidly, about half the population still has no access to awareness of general health Care & modern technology. This presents a challenge and an opportunity to the government. This conference and other such efforts on public/private level, therefore play a role to provide a platform where health Industry Professionals, Doctors, Health Insurers, and other stakeholders will exchange views, highlight problems & present ideas and strategies for future development of this sector.
The Chief Guest further added that, every part of the health care system must be involved with a strong commitment at providing a compassionate, ethical and accessible general and specialized care to the community with respect towards patients and their families.
On the occasion, Salman Burney, MD GlaxoSmithKline, said that Pakistan has a very vibrant and forward looking Pharma Industry. The National pharma industry has shown a progressive growth over the years, particularly over the last one decade. The industry has invested substantially to upgrade itself in the last few years and today the majority industry is following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), in accordance with the domestic as well as international Guidance. Currently the industry has the capacity to manufacture a variety of product ranging from simple pills to sophisticated Biotech, Oncology and Value Added Generic compounds.
Dr. Sarmad Maqbool, Abbott Laboratories Pakistan, Dr. Asima Zahid, Health Sciences, Institute of Business Management, Ali Haider, Asst. GM, Health Insurance, Adamjee Insurance Company Ltd., also highlighted the point that Health care is becoming the industry of the future as the world’s population lives longer. Until recently, investors focused on aging trends in developed economies, where life expectancies were generally higher and household incomes were sufficient to support health care spending.National public health is a recent innovation in Pakistan. Improvements in health care have been hampered by scarce resources and are difficult to coordinate nationally because health care remains a provincial responsibility rather than a central government one. Until the early 1980s, local governing bodies were in charge of health services.
The speakers stressed that the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Industry is a success story, providing high quality essential drugs at affordable prices to Millions. Technologically, strong and self reliant National Pharmaceutical Industry is not only playing a key role in promoting and sustaining development in the vital field of medicine within the country, but is also well set to take on the international markets. But in the given circumstances this industry needs strong support by the government and relieve on various fronts as that of manufacturing & exports.
The 6th Health Asia 2010 Int’l Conference will continue till tomorrow. Its worth mentioning, that Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan has come a long way and Health Asia, Int’l Conference & Exhibition, since its inception, has been serving as a regional forum for deliberations to the local and foreign investors, industrialists, academia, and entrepreneurs. It has proved to be the best across the entire spectrum of Health Care in the South Asia as it integrates delivering the best interactive opportunities to participants and an ideal environment to the audiences. In short, the conference delivers to participants, the right balance between Health industries players, senior decision makers and practitioners.
Sindh Minister for Health Dr. Sagheer Ahmed inaugurates 6th Health Asia 2010, Int’l Exhibition here at Karachi Expo Center, Today
Friday April 02, 2010: Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, Sindh Minister for Health inaugurates the 6th Health Asia 2010, Exhibition in conjunction with 3rd Pharma Asia Int’l Conference & Exhibition, being held here today at Karachi Expo Center. Amir Walliudin Chishty, Chairman LCMD and DSH, Atiq-ur-Rehman, Chairman – CSR Sub Committee, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Francis Widmer, Commercial Counselor of France in Pakistan, Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan and other Foreign Delegates were also present at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
The 3-day Endeavor is themed on Health Awareness & Corporate Social Responsibility, and is organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, with the support of Federal Ministry of Health and Ministry of Health, Sindh.
The Chief Guest after the inauguration visited the exhibits and stalls in the exhibition and deeply appreciated the interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the participants. Health Asia is the leading and only UFI (Paris) Approved, Regional Event on Health & Pharmaceutical Industry on the national calendar, which provides enormous opportunities of learning, Information sharing, mutual cooperation and combined ventures to all the stakeholders in the Asian Health sector.
Since its inception, the event has been serving as a regional forum for deliberations to the local and foreign investors, industrialists, academia, and entrepreneurs. It has proved to be the best across the entire spectrum of Health Care as it integrates delivering the best interactive opportunities to participants and an ideal environment to the audiences. In short, the exhibition delivers to exhibitors, the right balance between Health industries players, senior decision makers and practitioners.
The Event, like previous years, has attracted tremendous enthusiasm from across the world; A number of foreign participants are also gracing the event from more than 10 countries including China, Japan, UK, UAE and India. There are 100 stalls in the Exhibition where more than 50 international & domestic exhibitors are showcasing their products and services with the objective of procurement, joint ventures and prospective collaborations.
In relation to the Event’s theme, it is open for Families too from 3 PM to 8 PM (daily). While, timings between 10 AM to 3 PM are held exclusive for the Trade/Corporate Visitors. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to visit the event during the 3 days.
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The song spoke about the rigid education system
Karachi, July 05: We don’t need no education
We don’t need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!
When Roger Waters, bassist of the seminal English rock band Pink Floyd, wrote the band’s magnum opus, ‘Another Brick in the Wall’, the song became an anthem for the rebellious youth.
The song spoke about the rigid education system prevalent at the time, which did not allow students to think out of the box, nor did it grant them any leeway to explore and research independently. In short, the song argued for education to be a thought process, rather than merely rote learning.
However, one could never fathom that three decades later, a young position holder from Karachi would actually voice this sentiment in the presence of her teachers and peers at a ceremony which was held to honour her achievement.
Asma, daughter of Altaf, secured joint-second position in the Secondary School Certificate-part II (SSC) examination, which is more or less a stepping stone for students in their academic careers. To hear her declare that “education is not worth the effort” despite scoring 88.23 per cent was quite a shock for everybody present at the awards ceremony.
This disclosure makes one consider the reasons why a bright student like Asma would express apathy and pessimism towards education, which is often labelled as the key to success. Sadly, however, upon scratching the surface it is easy to see the reasons for such disillusionment expressed by Asma and so many other students towards education; the disrespect for merit, honesty and hard work.
Many students feel helpless when they see that despite spending hours upon hours studying and preparing for exams, some of their peers get more rewards as they take their exams in especially sanctioned, illegal examination centres with the connivance of board officials and others. It is disheartening to see the culture of rampant cheating prevail across examination centres and complete indifference shown by authorities to curb the menace. It is just as de-motivating to see same incompetent cheaters getting fake degrees, lucrative jobs and above all, landing the coveted title of Member of Parliament.
The media has been trying to raise the issue of corruption which is prevalent in the education boards across Karachi for two years now, but despite clear evidence against those responsible, cosmetic measures have been taken to eradicate the menace of cheating.
Merit is flouted left right and centre, with utter disregard for any sense of ethics or morality and accountability. The curriculum taught is completely obsolete and which only cultivates rote learning, instead of developing skills for logic and rationality. Questioning in class rooms is often suppressed and discouraged. Above all, as mentioned earlier, corruption is rewarded far more than honesty.
Only a few months ago, this newspaper reported about a school in Jamshed Town holding an illegal Sunday Bachat Bazar on its premises. Last month, a school in Gulberg Town was razed by the land mafia. Another school in Orangi Town is a den of drug peddlers and heroin addicts. All of this clearly points out the absolute incompetence of the authorities who are only keen on filling their coffers instead of performing their duties with diligence and sincerity.
Education in Pakistan is grappling with wide ranging such as curriculum design, rampant cheating, and negligible budget for development programs but above all, corruption remains the biggest hurdle.
When the chief minister of the country’s largest province states on record that a degree is a degree, whether fake or genuine, or when a member of the National Assembly is made to resign by courts for having a fake degree and yet he gets re-elected within two months, it only shows a complete lack of honesty and the kind of importance, or lack thereof, given to the education sector of this country. No wonder Asma chose to follow Roger Water’s advice, albeit for more reasons than one. The news
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