Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman Consumers Association of Pakistan
Mr. Kaukab Iqbal is the Chairman of CAP and rendered his matchless and unbelievable services for the protection of consumer's rights. He is the founder of Consumers Association of Pakistan which caused the awareness among consumers towards their rights. Basically he belongs to a respectable, noble and literary but a moderate family. Mr. Kaukab Iqbal started his excited attachment for this grand purpose when he was gaining primary education, he had been the social secretary of his school. Later on, he was assigned with the responsibilities of the president which indicates and exposes his devotion and dedication for empowering the society with it's rights. He begged his L.L.B. from a recognized university along with seeking training internationally for the consumer's awareness programs, that's way he visited different countries to know about the rights of consumers. He, after his successful achievements in education, attached to his business on the suggestion of his father, who used to work in a distinguished company. After gaining partnership there, he started import & export and worked a lot for coconut oil pump plantation and has a durable reputation for this plantation through out the Pakistan. Today, he is not known only in Pakistan as protector of consumers rights but also in the world. Business Monitor interviewed Mr. Kaukab Iqbal in his office to enlighten the consumers that to what are their rights while using product.  >>>>>

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Gulzar Firoz the chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association in an exclusive interview to Business Monitor
Mr Gulzar Firoz is a distinguished industrialist possessing eminent qualities of leadership. He belongs to a renowned family that has been active in business since the inception of Pakistan. It enjoys a high reputation and has made rich contributions to national economic progress. He was born in December 1944 in India Bombay. He begged his matriculation from St. Pat's (PAF) in 1961, Maripur Karachi and Intermediate in science from D.J Science College Karachi in 1963; additionally he is also a Leather Technologist from London in 1965. In the same context he entered in business in 1965 after return from London and since then involved in the running of leather business. Leather business has been in the family since ancestors. Have widely traveled to many countries since 1965.He led first Tanners Delegation to South Korea in 1987.
Visited China from 2nd - 8th December 1994 in the Entourage of the President of Pakistan, Mr. Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari. Visited Turkmenistan as Member of Delegation with the Entourage of Late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan from 26th - 28th October 1994. As far as his significant positions are concerned , he has been the Former Chairman and Vice Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association during 1971/ 1977/ 1978/ 1979/ 1985/ 1986/ 1994. Former Chairman of Export Promotion Committee on Leather & Leather Products (1985-88). Former Member of Governing Council of Pakistan Design Institute (1988 to 1990). Former President, Faran Club International (Social Welfare Organization) 1990-91. Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee of 26th National Games held at Karachi in 1997.
Former President and Chairman, Karachi Hockey Association (1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1997/98 Former Chairman, Sindh Hockey Association. Former Chairman of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) - 2005-2006 President, PTA (SZ) - Environmental Society Former Chairman, Sindh Hockey Association. Former Chairman of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) - 2005-2006 President, PTA (SZ) - Environmental Society Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (CO) Chairman, Standing Committee on Environment of FPCCI Member, Pakistan Environmental Protection Council, Government of Pakistan. Member, Sindh Industrial Infrastructure Development Board (SIIB) (April-2007) Chairman, Law and Order Committee {Pakistan Tanners Association (Southern Zone), Korangi, Karachi.} President, Sindh Tennis Seniors Association, Karachi.
He has been conferred many awards like the Award of GOLD MEDAL from PTA (SZ) Environmental Society for meritorious services, awarded by President GENERAL PERVAIZ MUSHARRAF (26-05-2007) from Pakistan Tanners Association for the year 1986, 1987 and 1990 for Excellent Performance as Chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association, Conferred the Award of "TAMGHA-E-IMTIAZ", by the President of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day, 14th August, 2009, from Anjuman Tajran Chiniot. Gold Medal by FPCCI for outstanding services for the year 1995 Gold Medal by Pakistan Silk & Rayon Manufacturers for the year 1995 for Outstanding Services. Shield Awarded by Faran Club International for Outstanding Services - 1994 Shield awarded by Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) for services as a Chairman, Law and Order Sub-Committee - 1998  >>>>>

Farhan Chaudhry, Country Director, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Oracle. Special Interview
Farhan Ibrahim Chaudhry is Country Director Sales, Technology Business for Pakistan & SAGE-West at Oracle Corporation.
Chaudhry is responsible for Field Sales of Technology Licenses. Chaudhry joined Oracle in 2005, as Regional Business Manager, FSI.
As Regional Business Manager, Chaudhry was responsible for Technology Sales Business in Financial Services Industry in SAGE West.
Chaudhry has also held the position of Team Leader, Technology Sales covering FSI & MRD industries during his career in Oracle. Prior to his tenure at Oracle, he held position of Regional Manager Sales, at Autobar (Pvt) Limited, Pakistan.
He has also worked in Standard Chartered Bank & Citibank in Corporate Service Delivery and IT. He has also been teaching computer related courses at various educational institutes in Pakistan.
Chaudhry holds an Executive Master of Business Administration with Gold Medal from Imperial College of Business Studies, Pakistan and a Master of Computer Sciences from The National College, Pakistan.  >>>>>

The builder's problems will be underscored, Governor Sindh
Talks with delegation of Association of Builders and Developers led by the chairman Eng. Farooq uz Zaman
"The builder's problems will be taken honour for the promotion of housing sector" this was stated by Eshrat ul Ebad, Govenor Sindh while to talking to a delegation of Association of Builders and Developers that called on him in his office. The delegation comprised the Chairman Eng. Farooq uz Zamam, M. Asif Siddiqui vice Chairma, Saleem Qasim Petail, Regional Chairman, Saleem Zaki, Nusrat Mirza and Dr. Talha senior members of the association. The Governor said that there is too much capacity housing activities because of warm reception of public towards this. He anticipated that there are hundred percent successes for average earner to afford this scheme. "There is dire need for housing projects for low earner in Karachi". He said, Later on Farooq uz Zaman highlighted that law & order situation, illegal occupation, illegal encroachment, water, power, housing & finance and problems pertaining the taxes and said the members of association of builders and development is playing cogent role for the restoration of country economic by their constructional activities. "In current economic recession the housing industry has immense importance and economic can be sustained by this sector" The Farooq uz Zaman anticipated. While concluding his final words the governor assured his sincere cooperation the ABAD's delegation.

Sympathizes with bulton dwellers
It is a matter of relief that the government is giving attention to the spiralling conflict in Karachi that it deserves. Tensions between coalition partners MQM and PPP have abated to a great extent due to the swift intervention of the president and co-chairman of the PPP, who has formed a peace committee representing both parties that will meet fortnightly to review measures to prevent violence. The multi-layered conflict that was sparked by gang war in Lyari angered both the MQM and Baloch nationalist parties, because a number of Mohajirs and Baloch lost their lives in it. With timely action, the government has contained what looked like an explosive situation. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has elicited strong criticism  >>>>>

President Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2009
By: Mawaiz Khan Akash
Barack Obama is less than nine months into his presidency, yet has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts towards restoring international relations around the world. While some people agree that Obama has made significant strides during his presidency, some critics argue that the Nobel Prize was not yet earned by the new President. According to the Nobel committee, the prize was awarded for "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,"  >>>>>

Conduct should be carried out against the noxious products
This was stated by the Chairman of Consumers Association of Pakistan Kukab Iqbal in a task Force organized by Provincial Minister for Commerce & Industry on the subject "Consumers Protection". He said that Contrary to the function of the Pakistan Standards of Quality Control Authority, (PSQCA), the government department for controlling the quality of products, there are several products in the market that are substandard or are rip-offs of the original.  >>>>>

Capping yarn export could be challenged at WTO
The Cabinet decision of capping yarn export to a maximum of 50,000 million kgs per month could be challenged at WTO as it is against the world trade body's rules. It is the first big move of restricting the yarn export volume since 1986, said Federal Commerce Secretary Zafar Mehmood during a meeting with value-added textile manufacturers and exporters at PHMA House on Friday. He warned that the capping on yarn export might not remain for more than six months, even if not challenged at WTO forum. He said the government has taken the decision only to  >>>>>

Islamic banking needs restructuring
ISLAMIC economic system is rooted in the values and principles to solve the economic problems of mankind from a moral and socially responsible perspective. It integrates economics with ethics so that efficiency and equity become elements of a composite reality. It has the ability to prevent the mess now gripping the world and created by conventional banking. The abolition of interest is one of the pillars of the Islamic economic system. According to Quran, " Allah has permitted trading, and prohibited riba."  >>>>>

Using expensive rental power judiciously
Rental power has become a highly contentious issue. Critics say, the cost is too high and there is no justification for buying expensive rental power. Alternatives should have been explored. The existing IPPs are not being fully utilised and worn out GENCO facilities should be upgraded. Proponents argue that load shedding is the most expensive option and costs more in terms of people's miseries and economic dislocation.  >>>>>

Sliding leather exports
EXPORTS of leather and leather products have been on the decline over the last one and a half years. Businessmen fear the trend may continue until a final victory against militancy in the Northern Areas and restoration of peace and order to make foreign buyers feel safe to visit Pakistan. However they hope that a gradual pickup in global  >>>>>

NPA group wins PPMA elections
KARACHI: National Pharmaceu-tical Alliance (NPA) won the elections of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA). According to a press release Monday, Asad Shuja-ur-Rehman, Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Ijaz Ahmed Siddiqui and Shafiq Abbasi won their respective seats. The newly elected officer bearers said NPA would resolve the issues of pharmaceutical industry on top priority basis so that the industry might grow up which would resultantly be helpful in generating jobs, reduce unemployment and poverty alleviation.

Relief package: 'too little, too late'
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani may sound optimistic about economic revival of the militancy-stricken economy of the Frontier province, but his relief package announced on January 7 has failed to generate business confidence. The businessmen have been demanding since last year that the Frontier may be declared war-affected zone because of the unprecedented losses to its economy caused by prevailing war on terror which has by now spilled over to almost 90 per cent  >>>>>

Relief Cheques For Claims Upto 15 Lacs Will Be sued
Government of Sindh's Karachi Affected Relief Committee's Second Meeting held today at KCCI, under the Chairmanship of Committee Chairman and Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, Muhammad Zubair Motiwala. Chairman Businessmen Group, Siraj Kassam Teli, Committee Member  >>>>>

Initial disbursement of pay orders
In a press statement Siraj Kassam Teli, Chairman Businessmen Group has said that Insha Allah the initial disbursement of Pay Orders will be made by the President of Pakistan , Mr. Asif Ali Zardari on 29th of January 2010 exactly one month after the  >>>>>

KCCI To Facilitate Members To Register With United Nation's Procurement Division
United Nations shall prioritize Pakistan in terms of extending trade opportunities, while endorsing the efforts of Pakistan as frontline state in War-against-terror in the region", expressed by President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Abdul Majid Haji Muhammad, while addressing the seminar for brainstorming of KCCI members and Pakistani companies to register in the United Nations' Procurement Division to capture the Pakistan's share and to further explore the trade opportunities. Paul Buades, Director, Procurement Division, United Nations participated in the seminar as the Chief Guest. Abdul Majid, while addressing the seminar, stated that Pakistan being an emerging economy, developing nation and strong-ally in War-against-Te.

KCCI lauds PTCL for providing free of cost telephones
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) lauded PTCL management for providing free-of-cost V-phone wireless connections of identical numbers to affected shopkeepers of Boulton Market and other adjoining markets on Chamber's request. President Abdul Majid Haji Muhammad and members of KCCI appreciated landline connections on special discounted price of Rs 1000 instead of Rs 3500. Now on the request of KCCI, PTCL has agreed to provide the same free-of-cost.

20-JAN, LAST DATE FOR FILING CLAIMS
President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Abdul Majid Haji Muhammad, Senior Vice President-KCCI, Rasheeduddin Rashid, Vice President-KCCI, Javed Ahmed Vohra, said that 20th January, 2010 will be the last and final date for submitting claims by the affectees of 28th December, 2009. They also requested that claim forms by affectees/claimants, and survey/offers for reconstruction of damaged/destroyed buildings must be submitted positively by January 20, 2010 (6 PM), afterwards no claim would not be received and entertained.

Withdrawal of police from commercial centres
The business community of the metropolis has opposed the Sindh government's ordinance according to which it will withdraw police security from commercial businesses as traders argue that the government should safeguard taxpayers' rights. Under the given situation where daytime robberies in commercial markets (for example shops in Sarrafa and Babar markets) as well as destruction of shops (as in the Boulton Market fire case), are on the rise, businessmen feel there is even more need of security in the metropolis.  >>>>>

Areesha City Karachi Low-cost houses get strong response
KARACHI: The very first project in the low-cost housing scheme that private builders have taken up along with foreign developers has already been launched in Karachi amid tremendous response, signifying the private sector's commitment to the real estate sector.  >>>>>

ECNEC likely to approve 30 projects worth Rs 333.3 billion
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in its meeting is likely to approve 30 mega projects of national importance including '747 megawatts Combined Cycle Power Plant at Guddu' with a cost of Rs 60.871 billion.  >>>>>

Luxury Highrise Karachi
OJMR Architects is working on another high-rise tower assignment for a confidential development group in Karachi, Pakistan. The project encompasses 510,000 square feet of office and luxury apartments in a 42-story tower situated on a parcel in the "Clifton" section of Karachi. 2-3 bedroom apartments and street view townhomes, will have exterior spas located on a protected balcony with views of the Arabian Sea. Upscale amenities, including a private pool and clubroom are provided for residences. The project is currently in Design with construction slated for 2010.

PACE Mall and Hyatt Hotel complex under construction
Coming to my personal favourite, Tier-1 infrastructure. This too is an area that has seen absolutely tremendous improvement in the last 5-10 years. So much is being done in Pakistan - so much construction, so much building - that it is hard for me to list here. There are actually entire websites devoted to tracking projects worth billions and billions of USD$ that are in progress in Pakistan at any given moment. We started off with the Lahore-Isl Motorway. It took us 45 years to get to that level. And in the next 10, we exceeded Akbar's penchant for building! The Sindh-Baluchistan Coastal Highway, a brand new port city in Gwadar, a new Airport in Lahore, international airport  >>>>>

Marvid Tower boasting an ultra-modern facility
A high-rise environment boasting an ultra-modern facility with stunning panoramic views for business, residence and dining. Marvida Tower Pakistan enjoys a superlative location , with unobstructed views of the city called the Manchester of Pakistan. We have successfully handed over various projects ranging from 100,000 square feet to 890,000 sqft so far., and have deliverd overall more than 3 million square feet of remarkable construction to our clients .Over the past few years, we have built a large and varied portfolio of residential projects in Karachi. A building with a view that is unrivalled, there is no other tower that can match the surroundings offered by the summaya terrace. This 7 floor project has been completed and handed over to all the individual owners. Located at an angle that maximizes the exposure to the two most prestigious locations (alamgir road and national college) of Karachi. This project comprises of housing apartments and commercial area on ground floor fully surrounded by buildings, government offices, shopping arena and leisure places. Each apartment here is almost like an independent home, so quiet and peaceful, yet with plenty of life around.

Meezan Bank holds Islamic banking seminars
Meezan Bank, Pakistan's first and largest Islamic Bank conducted a series of seminars on Islamic Banking at 20 locations in various cities across Pakistan. These seminars are in line with its vision of making Islamic banking the banking of first choice and the main objective is to increase the awareness amongst the general public about the importance and benefits of Islamic banking. Islamic banking has grown very rapidly in Pakistan but people are generally not clear on the concepts on which it is based. The main objective of these seminars is to create better awareness about Islamic banking, dispel the misunderstandings about it and give access to the general public to the key people in the Islamic banking sector for one-on-one discussions, answering queries and developing a better understanding of the concepts of Islamic finance.

Shareholders of MCB Bank file case against SBP
The major shareholders of MCB Bank Limited have filed a suit against the State Bank of Pakistan and MCB Bank (as a pro forma defendant) in Sindh High Court, said a press release issued by the shareholders on Friday. The case was filed against the State Bank's decision not to  >>>>>

Italian delegation to mobilize investment for Pakistan
Italian Development Council (IDC) is taking a delegation to Italy from January 15 to 25 to attract Italian investment in Pakistan. This was stated by IDC president Tariq Ikram while talking to media alongwith chairman BoI Saleem H Mandviwalla here. It is groundbreaking delegation which would create a stage in Italy for a larger delegation of leading  >>>>>

Habib Bank keep final hope afloat
Habib Bank kept their hopes of making the final alive with a 120-run win over Sialkot on the fourth and final day of their Pentangular Cup match held here at the National Stadium on Friday. Sialkot, chasing 418 to win, resumed their second innings with the overnight score of 146 for five and were all out for 297. Muhammad Ayub, who was batting on 49 at close of the third day's play, hit a magnificent 92.The other day, captain Hafiz Majid had scored 49 while opener Muhammad Saeed had made 44. Left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman took four, ending with nine wickets in the match. Imran Nazir Junior picked up three while Sarmad Anwar captured two, finishing with six wickets in the show. With the win, Habib Bank stretched their points to 15 from three matches. They still have a chance to make the final.In their last match commencing on Monday here at the National Stadium, they will meet Karachi Blues who have already out of the competitions. In other crucial encounter which will also begin on the same day, Rest of Pakistan will face SNGPL here at the NBP Sports Complex. Both the teams have 18 points. Summarised scores: At the National Stadium: Habib Bank 421 all out in 107.5 overs (Hasan Raza 75; Prince Abbas 4-135, Nayyar Abbas 4-107) and 239 all out in 58.4 overs (Imran Nazir Junior 66; Prince Abbas 4-55, Nayyar Abbas 4-89). Sialkot 243 all out in 65.2 overs (Nayyar Abbas 53; Abdur Rehman 5-86, Sarmad Anwar 4-68) and 297 all out in 76.2 overs (Muhammad Aub 92; Abdur Rehman 4-89).

ICCBS, COMSATS sign MoU
The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (KU), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) Islamabad to provide education, training and research opportunities to young faculty members and technicians in COMSATS member states. Director ICCBS Dr Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhary and Executive Director COMSATS Dr Imtinan Elahi Qureshi signed the MoU in a meeting held in Karachi. An official of the ICCBS in a statement said that both the parties have agreed to provide education, training and research opportunities to young faculty members and technician in COMSATS member countries. The agreement will enhance research capacity in chemical and biological sciences through the use of relevant high-tech equipment and the training to maintain such equipment in prime working condition, it said. According to the MoU, up to 10 grants will be offered for visiting faculties by the parties per year.

Bank Alfalah, IBA ink accord
Bank Alfalah Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, making a commitment to contribute Rs 33 million over a period of 3 years to the IBA Endowment Fund. Sirajuddin Aziz, chief executive officer Bank Alfalah and Dr Ishrat Husain, Dean and Director IBA signed the agreement. Mr Aziz said, "Aiming to support IBA in its commitment to deliver nothing short of excellence in business education, we hope that our partnership will facilitate IBA further to produce well-groomed professionals for corporate sector".

NA approval for VAT before next budget
Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Suhail Ahmed said on Saturday that the draft of the Value Added Tax (VAT) is ready and will be presented in the parliament before the next budget for approval so that it could be enforced from 2010. Witnessing stiff resistance against the VAT from the FPCCI members he said that consultative meetings will be held to solicit view point of trade and industry and their input will be  >>>>>

Business community to be part of planning policies: Gondal
The Federal Minister for Food & Agriculture, Nazar Muhammad Gondal has said that the government will take the business community on board before planning any policy. He said that the government is to play the role of a facilitator and no policy can practically succeed without the consultation of all the stakeholders. The minister said that no progress and development is possible  >>>>>

REAP asks govt to keep out of rice export
The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan has warned if government bodies get involved in rice export, the private trade would come to a halt.Foreign buyers are waiting for the Pakistani government to issue tender and they expect import at low prices, Rafique Suleman, Vice Chairman REAP told The News on Thursday.He said the government bodies' intervention in rice export would be a great loss to the private sector that has invested billions of rupees in the trade.The government after allowing export of rice to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) in November last year, now has also allowed Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supplies Corporation (PASSCO) to export rice to any country of the world. It was decided in a meeting of the  >>>>>

Pakistan to hand over SAARC CCI presidency to Bangladesh today
Pakistan will hand over presidency of the SAARC CCI to Bangladesh today (Sunday) at a ceremony arranged by the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) in Dhaka. The ceremony will be held after 47th executive meeting and 14th general assembly meeting, which will be chaired by SAARC CCI President Tariq Sayeed. The upcoming president of SAARC CCI is Annis-ul-Huq, who is a prominent business leader of Bangladesh and is also president of FBCCI. FPCCI has nominated FPCCI President Sultan Ahmed Chawla, SAARC CCI Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik, Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, Fazal Elahi, S M Naseer and Wali Muhammad on the executive committee of SAARC CCI for the year 2010-2011.

FPCCI, vet varsity to establish linkages
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore will sign a memorandum of understanding to establish linkages between the academia and industry. Chairman of FPCCI's SME Committee Rahmatullah Javed, who led a delegation of the FPCCI's regional office, stated this in a meeting with faculty members of the university's MBA Department. In his address, Javed offered the university to take full benefit of the resources available with the trade and industry for grooming young students. He said the FPCCI would coordinate with and support the university in arranging seminars and symposiums and round-table conferences on various topics of trade and industry in order to enhance knowledge and vision of students. He also offered to arrange visits to various industrial organisations for MBA students so that they could have better understanding of industrial requirements. The university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Mohammad Nawaz, gave a briefing on research and development activities and educational courses offered by the university. He also confirmed their linkages with the stakeholders in the country and abroad. In the end, Rahmatullah Javed distributed certificates of appreciation to faculty members, students and FPCCI members for their contribution to formulating the Strategic Development Plan 2010 for Punjab. The plan has already been handed over to the provincial government for implementation. Javed paid tributes to research team leader Mustafa Zaidi, Director External Linkages UVAS, who played a key role in formulating proposals for the development plan of Punjab.

FPCCI, UVAS to forge linkage
FPCCI and University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish linkage between academia and industry. Rahmatullah Javed, Chairman of the SME, Federation Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), said this on Tuesday while he was leading a delegation of regional office of the FPCCI to meet the faculty members of MBA department of UVAS. He offered UVAS to take benefit of the resources available with the trade industry to link the most important factors such as promotion of trade and industry, and grooming of young students for their future responsibilities. He confirmed that FPCCI was ready to cooperate for the research work in bio-technology, bio-agriculture, bio-chemicals, dairy-farming and poultry. He also offered to arrange visits to various industrial organisations for the MBA students. The delegation comprised entrepreneurs and members of the FPCCI, including Mehmood Ahmad Chairman Gems and jewellery FPCCI, Anwar A Sheikh Chairman Public Relations of SAARC Chamber, Nargis Zaman Chairperson Women Poverty alleviation committee Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI) and Rana Siddique-ur-Rehman Chairman China ASEAN committee FPCCI and LCCI. After the meeting Rehmatullah Javed gave certificates of appreciation to the faculty members, students and members of FPCCI for their contribution to the formulation of Strategic Development Plan 2010 for Punjab.

First International eHealth Conference 2010
The First International eHealth Conference 2010 was the first of its kind in Pakistan .An announcement that it was aimed at building networks that could share and enhance knowledge of eHealth and advocate for the support of eHealth programmes in Pakistan. It was pointed out that the eHealth uses information and communications technologies to provide cost-effective health services at a distance (telehealth), manage clinical and administrative information (health informatics), and share information and knowledge with health care providers, patients and communities (eLearning). The conference has been organised by the eHealth Association of Pakistan, supported by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Information Technology and the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth. Delegates are expected to attend the national conference in person or through live video conferencing from the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad.