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April 01, 2019
Volume 2, Issue 3
TECHNOLOGY ECONOMY SOCIETY
Page No. 1
12th Symposium of PAE
KARACHI: Bio-economy and engineering experts highlighted the current status and
future potentials of Bio-economy of Pakistan and discussed multiple factors for the
growth and technology upgrade required for the development of Pakistan.
It was shared that the global food security index (GFSI) has created a country – level
food security measurement tool that addresses the issues of affordability, availability,
quality and safety in 113 countries around the world.
Speaking at its symposium titled “Bio-economy and Engineering Nexus”, which was
held under the auspices of Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE) on Saturday 2nd
March 2019, the experts emphasized on the opportunities and challenges associated
with Bio-engineering and Technology.
NEWSCLIP of PAE’s 12th SYMPOSIUM
“Constituting a Bio-economy Council of
Pakistan is an imperative”
Page No. 2
In his welcome address, PAE President Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan emphasized that the sustainable production of
food, energy, chemicals and materials is the major challenge facing modern societies and future generation. He also shared
that Agriculture Sector is the major contributor of Bio-economy of Pakistan. It contributes 18.9% to its GDP and employs
42.3% of the labour force. PAE has come to the conclusion that it is imperative to constitute a “Bio-economy Council of
Pakistan” in line with the international practice to address the theme in a holistic manner.
Mr. Li Huishang on behalf of Prof. Dr. Wu Kongming, Vice. President, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences,
Beijing China in his presentation delivered via. Internet expressed his insights on the field of agriculture under the coverage
of CPEC and its impact on the Bio-economy of Pakistan. He identified various opportunities available for technology
transfer and learning between the two countries.
Dr. Shahid Mansoor, S.I. Director National Institute of Bio-Technology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE ) raised
the importance of the need of legislation in the field of Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing.
Dr. Shahida Wizarat Dean CESD IOBM, Karachi presented her views on food security and Bio-editing.
This was followed by the presentation of Dr. Syed Asim Rehan Kazmi Director General, PARC, SARC Karachi on
challenges and developments for Pakistan related to food security.
The experts also opined that in order to ensure the prosperity of our nation over a long term, it is imperative to develop
sustainable strategies that enable efficient use of natural resources. Technologies are available for the assessment of
sustainability of the agricultural structure, which need to be employed.
Utilization of Biomass has multidimensional impacts on the economy as a whole.
Pre and Post Press Coverage of the Event
Page No. 3
PAE Meetings
1st Meeting of the Peer Committee held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at
PAE Head office
Visit of Senior NED Alumni Members
(50 Years)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
12TH SYMPOSIUM OF PAE
Participants:
1. Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan - President PAE/Chairman PAE Council
2. Dr. Shahid Alam - Vice Chairman & Member PAE Council
3. Dr. Noorullah Soomro - Member PAE Council
4. Dr. Nasim A. Khan - Exec. Secretary PAE/Member PAE Council
PAE has published the Proceeings
of its 12th Symposium, titled:
“Bioeconomy & Engineering
Nexus”
To download, please visit
PAE website: http://www.pacadengg.org/programmes.html
15th Meeting of the Council of the Pakistan Academy of Engineering
Held on March 16, 2019
Dr.-Ing. Syed Mushahid Hussain Hashmi (Convenor)
Dr. Ahmad Hussain (Member)
Dr. Muhammad Imran Aslam (Member)
Dr. Irfan Ahmad (Member)
Mr. Sabahat Saeed Khan (PAE)
Page No. 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. PAE is going to conduct a workshop on Technology Assessment on 20th April, 2019 with the support of Pakistan Science Foundation.
2. PAE is holding its 13th Symposium on the theme “Water Stress” on April 27, 2019 in Karachi.
3. With the induction of 10 new Fellows, the total number of Fellows of PAE has increased from 37 to 47.
4. PAE is holding its 14th Symposium on the theme “Preparing for Our Digital Economy” on July 27, 2019 in Karachi.
Participants
1. Dr.-Ing. Jameel Ahmad Khan 2. Dr.-Ing. Mushahid Hussain Hashmi 3. Dr. Muhammad Imran Aslam 4. Dr. Irfan Ahmad 5. Dr. Nasim A. Khan 6. Engr. Sohail P. Ahmed 7. Mr. Sabahat Saeed Khan
Knowledge Forum: Consultative Meeting regarding 14th Symposium
“Preparing for our Digital Economy”
List of New Fellows
Names 1. Engr. Prof. Dr. Ehsanullah Kakar (BUET, Khuzdar) 2. Engr. Dr. Yasar Amin (University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila) 3. Dr. - Ing. Imran J. Amin (SZABIST University) 4. Dr. Jawwad A. Shamsi (NUCES FAST, Karachi) 5. Dr. Narmeen Zakaria Bawany (Jinnah University for Women, Karachi) 6. Dr. Noman Uddin Yousuf (NED University of Engineering & Technology) 7. Dr. Saqib Jamshed Rind (NED University of Engineering & Technology) 8. Dr. Sohail Mahmood Qureshi (Pakistan Consulting Associates) 9. Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan (GIK Institute, KPK) 10. Dr. Yasir Joya (GIK Institute, KPK)
