Artifice Art Awareness Program

We cordially invites you to attend the
art awareness workshop for the betterment
of art’s concept in our children which will
be held Inshallah on 25th May’2011

Guest Speaker: Mr. Sohail Uddin
Project Manager, National Institute of Design & Analysis,TUSDEC.
Member (Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners)

Timings: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Queen’s Gold Lawn
(Near A.O Clinic, Nazimabad # 4)
Please make your presence compulsory
to support art and help your children to
think creative.
(Age Limit: 7-12yrs)
Refreshment & Certificates
Registration Charges: Rs100/head
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The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry has been organizing the International Exhibition since 2001 and this time also it organized its 6th International Exhibition “My Karachi Oasis of Harmony” in collaboration with Government of Sindh and CDGK, the Inaugural Ceremony held on, June 5, 2009 at Karachi Expo Center.

Anjum Nisar, President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in an inaugural ceremony has openly mentioned that Siraj Kassam Teli’s leadership has provided a robust & encouraging environment to foster the team’s agility & enthusiasm that is currently engaged in elevation Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry up to International Standards. He also owed his compliments to his colleagues Tahir Khalil, Zubair Motiwala and Haroon Farooki for supporting the KCCI. While catching the attentions of the business community he said that Karachi is the centre for commercial and industrial activities as well as a hub for financial and service sector of Pakistan. In his address, while throwing light on the important of exhibition, he pinpointed that KCCI has designed sixth “My Karachi Oasis of Harmony (2009)” exhibition to act as the avenue for interactive (B2B) business – to – business linkages and (B2C) business to consumer’s relationship.

He stated, “KCCI’s My Karachi Expo is a showcase platform for domestic and global products and services to small traders, large industries, FMCG manufacturers, service providers, multinational companies, financial institutions and social welfare agencies of Pakistan and over 50,000 visitors to come and shop in style and strengthen the relationship among local and foreign corporate entities”. He expressed his feelings of jubilation over the participation of many countries etc; Turkey, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam & Sri Lanka. He was of the view that government, on its first priority, should change the live of Karachiites and for the development of trade & industry while demanding the proper electricity to this metropolis city.

The President urged the government to provide equal playing field to trade & industry of Sindh and particularly of Karachi, for taking appropriate measures to reduce the high cost of doing business, reduce the rising prices of utilities & others effects, rectify prolonged power & gas outages, improve the deteriorating law & order situation, recommend to reduce mark up rates, minimize multiplicity of taxes and levies, clarify negative portrayal of Pakistan’s image in the international media resulting in negative travel advisories to buys of foreign countries, inconsistencies in the rules & regulations governing economic activities such as unexpected change in the rules of taxations, the new established government does not implement the programmes chalked out by previous governments.

There should be no frequently changing of tariff structure. Supporting his views he said Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy of any country. I would recommend the business community & the Govt. to extend special emphasis to promote the SME sector. I would urge the concern circles of the Govt. to establish more SME zones with one dedicated SME Zone for women Entrepreneurs. It is indeed, small and medium enterprises that can bring about economic revolution. In others Zubari Motiwala said in his warm address that no country gains a proper business unless its assures law & order situation, peace, stability and tranquility.

He was of the view that he is assuring his full support to catch the foreign investors in Pakistan to make it the hub of international activities. Elucidating, he said that KCCI’s efforts are no long comparable in organizing the My Karachi, Oasis of Harmony, in the shape of 6th International exhibition in Karachi. Siraj Kasam Teli, chairman businessmen group and former president of Karachi chamber of commerce & industry said that Industrialization is the only way to make a county more strengthen and it should be the foremost duty of the government to make it strong at solid bases while providing electricity & gas, ensuring law & order situation, providing peace and stability and stopping target killing.

Mr. Rauf Siddiqiui assured the business community that he doing much to promote industry. He quoted that as he already started separate power zone for industrial zone in Site so that no problems can be witnesses in the near future. While lauding the efforts of Anjum Nisar he such programs give a proof of peace, stability and in Karachi and in the country as well. Nisar Khoro in his final words highlighted the importance of such programs by KCCI and said that one day the Karachi will emancipate from the prevailing disturbance and deterioration.

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Expo Pakistan is aimed to provide unprecedented opportunities to its participants to display quality value added products to a wide range of high profile buyers. The event acts as a one stop sourcing platform for new business alliances in trade, business and investments. It provides ideal networking opportunities to the local as well as international participants through product workshops and one-to-one business meetings.

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), as the successor’s organization to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) looks forward to welcoming you all to Pakistan – the land of Opportunities Unlimited . The event offers our valued guests an opportune moment to not only see first hand what Pakistan has to offer but also learn about our people, customs, culture, arts and crafts that have a 5,000 year old history, tradition and richness of heritage.

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Speaking on the occasion, the Minister for Information Technology Sindh, Mr. Mohammad Raza Haroon said that Pakistan ignored its energy sector; as a result, we paid about US$ 12 Billion for its energy imports in the year 2008, – which were 63 % of the total export earnings. In 2009, our oil import bill increased to US $13 Billion. But still, Pakistan continues to experience energy shortages causing Economic losses, exceeding US $ 6 Billion in 2008 alone, which exceeds the financial package of the IMF to Pakistan. And yet today, the minister added, only 63% of our people have grid connected electricity, and 80% of the population is without piped natural gas – forcing these deprived rural poor to inefficient, low quality and expensive fuels. The poor in Pakistan are paying 3-5 times more for their energy supplies compared to those of us living in the urban centers.

He said that, Pakistan has enormous unexploited renewable energy resources – waiting to be harvested. In the hydro Energy sector, Pakistan has a large potential of over 50,000 MW. However, less that 15% of this has been harvested to date. He appreciated that AEDB is facilitating the provinces in this sector, and already 8 projects totaling 110 MW are under implementation in the private sector, and more than 2 dozen projects are in advance stages of preparation in the private sector. He also lauded AEDB for working with AKRSP to install 103 Micro Hydro projects in Chitral and Gilgit Baltistan, of which 60 have already achieved completion in the last year. 63 additional feasibilities are under preparation, which may be provided to the private sector to consider investment. He expressed satisfaction on financial closure for 4 – 50 MW plants adding 200 MW in the national grid in 2011 from the Gharo-Keti Bunder Wind Corridor alone.

In his welcome remarks, Mr. Arif Allauddin, CEO AEDB said that Pakistan has made great strides in improving the image of Pakistan to the international inve0stors and turbine manufacturers. Two years ago, he said, “we were frustrated as the Wind Turbines were not available for Pakistan – today, the manufactures are chasing the investors in Pakistan. Nordix, GE, Sunnec and CWE have signed major MOUs promising setting up the farm and also manufacturing the components locally.” The first farm is expected by the end of the year will contain 15 % locally manufactured parts, he disclosed. In the Solar area, Pakistan offers excellent potential as well, the CEO said. He observed that for some, solar does not compete with other RE technologies such as hydro and wind, but Solar offers advantages that no other technology provides – Solar PV for example brings life to far off, distant dwellers where the electricity is not expected for years. AEDB has taken upon itself to electrify most of the villages which are not expected to get electricity from the grid.

He informed that AEDB is signing an agreement with the telecom companies which will help energize more than 600 telecommunication towers through RE, thereby enabling the companies to provide un-interrupted service to the more part Pakistan.

He further informed that AEDB has launched the consumer confidence building program which offers solar water heaters through the vendors at no risk to the consumers. AEDB has also developed a program with key-stake holders a program for accelerated deployment of 400,000 solar water heaters in the country by 2015.

He also informed that AEDB is aggressively working on waste to energy projects and already 35 MW have come on line this year in this sector. We expect 9 new plants in this sector operational by 2012. But there is still a lot of opportunity as we have waste for about 260 such plants in the country. “Our waste is now our resource,” he added.

Keeping in view the experience of the past, AEDB took more market-oriented approaches, that would respond to local demand and user needs, promote enterprise development for sustained service, and create financing mechanisms independent of continuing donor dependence. The key elements of the approach include expanding and sustaining markets that offer the economic and social benefits most needed.

The paradigm shift that AEDB has brought about has shifted the focus from the technology assessment to market assessment – where we are more interested in what the market can bear, our focus now is on applications, value-added and user – rather than the Equipment supply focus. Under the new paradigm we focus more on the Policy, financing, institutional and social needs and solutions, rather than focusing on Economic Viabilities. Instead of making technical demonstrations, we are more interested in demonstrating business, financing, institutional and social models. Instead of accepting Donor gifts of Equipment, we are more interested in Donors sharing the risk and costs of building sustainable markets and finally we are focusing on experience, results and lessons instead of Plans and intentions.

He said that the mandate of Alternative Energy Policy has been expanded, in consultation with all stake-holders. The policy has been made simpler and non grid AE have been included. The Policy when released in a few weeks time will come with standard EPA and IA, many other documents. Grid Code changes have been accepted and notifications under process, he added.

He told that gathering that the Government has also agreed to offer preferential rate of return to all Alternate Energy Investments – and the new rate is expected to be 17% ROE. Further, NEPRA is expected to announce incentive of up to 1% ROE on the projects that come on early.

Additionally, the government is working with the Asian Development Bank for counter grantees to the Guarantees of Energy Purchaser, in order to bring the comfort to the lender, reduce the perceived country risk and lower the project cost. This will hopefully be available by the 2nd week of April to leading project developers.

The Government has accepted the proposal of creating a Renewable Energy Development Fund for the promotion of the Alternate Energy in Pakistan, which can actually invest and be partners to the private sector.

Special proposals for the 2010 budget, proposing, subsidies, fiscal and financial incentives for off grid products are under active consideration.

He told that AEDB has negotiated special grant assistance from the Donors for the Energy Resource mapping and project development for Baluchistan and Sindh. Similar assistance is already in place for NWFP and Punjab. Once the projects are developed AEDB will utilize the REDSIP funding available to it for financing the viable projects.

He also told that National Award in RE are being proposed. AEDB recognizes all the exhibitors of this event as the pioneers in their field. However, AEDB will be announcing Nation Alternate Energy Awards for the most significant work done. The first award is expected to be made next year.

The AEDB’s achievements are enormous and so is the support extended by all stakeholders. The Events like 4th Power & Alternate Energy Asia have greatly helped in attracting local & foreign investments in the country in the field of alternative & renewable energy while showcasing the continued progress.

Mr. Robert Gibson British Deputy High Commissioner appreciated the Government of Pakistan on putting greater emphasis on Renewable Energy. He said it has set an ambitious target of 10% Renwable Energy or 2700 MW in the Country’s energy mix by 2015.

Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President Ecommerce Gateway on the occasion added that Pakistan like other developing countries is facing a serious challenge of energy deficit. Renewable Energy resources can play an integral role not only in bridging this deficit but also we can take electricity to the un-privileged areas.

It may be mentioned that ITIF ASIA-2010 is the leading regional event on Alternative and Renewable Energy Development on the regional calendar, organized by AEDB in collaboration with the Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan with the support of national and international organizations both from public/private sectors. The event has been serving as a meeting point for the international, regional and local stakeholders to exchange views and explore possibilities for investment in Pakistan in alternative / renewable energy sector.

The Event, like previous years, has attracted large participation from across the world; this year more than 13 countries including China, India, Iran, Iraq, Russia, South Korea, UAE, USA, etc are participating. A high level delegation of 35 businessmen/ entrepreneurs from Iraq is also participating in the Event with the objective of procurement, joint ventures and prospective collaborations.

The 4th Power & Alternative Energy Asia Int’l Exhibition was also inaugurated by the Provincial Minister for Environment & Alternate Energy Shaikh Muhammad Afzal alonwith Abdullah Ahmed Al Badri of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority UAE, Dr. Khursheed Nizam President Ecommerce Gateway, Mujahid Sadiq DG Int’l Cooperation AEDB and members of the Iraqi Business Delegation.

The Chief Guest visited the stalls, met the domestic & foreign exhibitors and assured fullest support from the Government side. The Event will be continued till 29th April where more than 30,000 trade/ corporate visitors are expected to attend the Exhibition.

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Karachi, April 10, 2010: Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal Advisor on Textile, Ministry of Textile Industry inaugurated 7th Textile Asia 2010, the Int’l Textile & Garment Machinery Show. H.E. Mr. Rida El Farsi, Ambassador of Morocco, Mr. Ishtiaq Baig, Honorary Consul General of Morocco, Mr. V.S. Sidhat Kumar, Consul General of Srilanka, Mr. Abdul Ahad Khaliqyar, Consul General of Afghanistan with foreign delegates were also present at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The 3-day Event is organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan.

Textile Asia 2010, the Int’l Textile & Garment Machinery Show is the only UFI (Paris) Approved Event of the industry in South Asia, which provides enormous opportunities of learning, information sharing, mutual cooperation and combined projects to all the stakeholders in the most opportune sector of Textile in Asia.

Textile and Garment are two of Pakistan’s principal industries contributing more than 67% to total export earnings, accounting for around 46% of total manufacturing and employing over 38% of the manufacturing labor force. Over USD 3.5 billion of textile and garment machinery has been imported in Pakistan in the last few years that has significantly improved the quality and productivity of Pakistan textile products in the last few years and the Government of Pakistan is targeting over USD 10 billion of exports of textiles and garments made-ups in the successive years.

The International Textile Asia 2010 International Garment & machinery Exhibition is one of the most promising and enduring Events to be held for the 7th successive year and is proud to be the official event of the Federal Ministry of Textile Industry. The event is being organized at the most opportune time when the government is looking forward to modernize and upgrade the textile sector of the country for better quality products and enhanced productivity. The exhibition aims to focus on the immense buying selling potential of textile & garment machinery, accessories, raw material supplies, chemicals and allied services under one roof.

7^th Textile Asia 2010, the Int’l Textile & Garment Machinery Show is being organized with the support of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Textile Industry, Board of Investment (BOI), Government of Sindh, City District Government Karachi (CDGK), China Texmatech Co., China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), Textile Machinery Manufacture and Accessories Association (TEMSAD), Tuyap Fairs & Exhibitions Organization Inc. Turkey, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel Manf. & Exp. Association (PCFA), All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTMA), Pakistan Knitwear & Sweater Exporters Association (PAKSEA), Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacture & Exporters Association (PRGMEA), Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturing Association, Pakistan Bedwear Exporters Association, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association, Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, Pakistan Commercial Exporters of Towels Association, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), Pakistan Textile Journal, Jamal’s Yellow Pages and all the related government departments/bodies.

Textile Asia will display revolutionary technologies of more than 349 international brands from 37 countries, besides more than 40,000 trade/corporate visitors and more than 212 foreign delegates are attending the event.

News: 9th ITCN Asia 2009 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences commenced today at Karachi Expo Centre by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd in support with the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunications, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Industries Sindh, City District Government Karachi (CDGK), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Board of Investment (BOI), Government of Pakistan, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Authority and Jamal’s Yellow Pages of Pakistan.

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The Exhibition is scheduled from 11-13 August 2009.

From its inception in 2001, ITCN Asia, now being organized for the 9th consecutive year, has grown up as the biggest IT & Telecom extravaganza of Pakistan. Most powerful brands of the world are showcasing their state-of-the-art products and services allowing the user community to get exposure to a wide range of technology and solutions under one roof. Most importantly, it is providing an opportunity for business-to-business alliances, leveraging their mutual strengths. ITCN Asia Exhibitions & Conferences have been playing a pivotal role in landmarking the image of Pakistan on the world IT Map, bringing in huge foreign and local investments in the Country.

The unique and colorful Inauguration Ceremony of 9th ITCN Asia 2009 Int’l Exhibition held today on
August 11, 2009 at 12.00 Noon with the “Multiple Ribbon Cutting” by Naguibullah Malik, Federal Secty IT & Telecom alongwith Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, Walid Irshaid, President, PTCL, Mohamamd Sadiq, CEO, Wi-Tribe Pakistan, Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman, PTA, Usman Sheikh, MD & COO, KHL, Pervez Iftikhar, CEO, Universal Service Fund Pakistan, Raheel Kamal, Senior Director, Global Business Development, Qualcomm Inc. USA, Sikandar Naqi, Senior Executive Vice President, PTCL

The Inauguration Ceremony was also attended by delegates.

Chief Guest alongwith the accompanying dignitaries and President, Ecommerce Gateway Dr. Khursheed Nizam then visited the exhibition halls and met foreign & local exhibitors.

9th ITCN Asia 2009 is being organized in 3 Halls, where over 130 exhibitors from more than 15 countries are participating. The Event is being attended by approx. 117 foreign delegates from Canada, China, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, UAE, U.K., USA and many more. A number of overseas Pakistanis are also attending the Event.

Entry in the 9th ITCN Asia 2009 Int’l Exhibition will be for only for Trade / Corporate Visitors through Passes distributed by the Organizers. More than 45,000 Trade visitors are expected to visit this icon show. Those, who wish to visit the Event, may print their Electronic Trade / Corporate Visitor Passes by filling-in the form which is available at www.itcnasia.net/visitors/

ADEEB AIJAZ

G.M. Communications & Media

Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

6th ITIF Asia 2009 was inaugurated by Mr. Askari Taqvi, Minister for Alternative Energy, Govt. of Sindh on 28th March 2009 along with the CE, Alternate Energy Development Board, Mr. Arif Alauddin; Foreign Delegates & Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.

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6th ITIF Asia 2009 was a unique Exhibition & Conference which showcased the machinery and technology of the growing industrial sector of the economy and highlighted new prospects in these industries to attract foreign investment and joint venture.

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