ABC CERTIFIED Report Silage Safe and Healthy Fodder The contribution of livestock in national GDP in year 2014-15 is 11.8% while it contributes 56.3% to agriculture. Fodder is an im- portant factor in various farming systems as it is necessary for the www.technologytimes.pk normal functioning of ...... Pages: 4 Vol: VII No: 25 August 07 – 25, 2016 President for changing curriculum to National Science School construction attaining scientific progress STAFF REPORT ISB: country, said the President. President Mamnoon called He said that it was every- for immediate measures for one’s responsibility to revi- to start soon: Rana Tanveer changing the curriculum talise country’s academic to attain scientific progress STAFF REPORT ISB: The Pun- cessity and with technology evolv- and research institutions by and called for hanging the inculcating scientific think- jab government has offered land ing every minute, there is a dire traditional mode of think- for the National Science School need to develop skilled manpower ing in the new generation. ing for a creative and in- He called for providing building in the area of Educational to cope up with the latest trends. novative approach towards City in Lahore and its construction In this backdrop, he said the them with all required re- science to come at par with sources and facilities to enable will start soon, informed Federal initiative of STFS is a step in the developed countries. Minister for Science and Technol- right direction. This scheme is an them pursue research activi- The President made the ties in true academic spirit. ogy Rana Tanveer Hussain. endeavor to popularize science remarks while addressing Addressing the launching among the young generation, to The President stressed the inaugural ceremony upon the need to further ceremony and Orientation ses- motivate them to adapt science as of the 41st International sion of National Talent Farming their career and to invite the stu- improve the condition of ex- Nathiagali Summer College isting libraries in Pakistan. Scheme (STFS) at a local Hotel dents towards “Learning by Do- on Physics and Contem- on Wedneasday the federal min- ing” instead of “Rote Learning”, He called for establishing porary Needs. He lauded new libraries while linking ister said, the Chief Minister the Federal Secretary said. the efforts of Pakistan Punjab has provided the landed PSF Chairman Prof. Dr. Mu- existing ones with leading Atomic Energy Commis- libraries of the world to for the institution free of costde- hammad Ashraf gave presenta- sion (PAEC) over the past spite the fact there was a budget tion about the STFS. He said that help young scientists and four decades for hosting the researchers access informa- allocation for the cost of land. “Knowledge based Economy” is Nathiagali Summer College “The most important aspect the need of the hour while educa- tion from around the world. for the development of sci- The President noted that of STFS is establishment of the tion in general and scientific edu- ence and technology in the “National Science School” that cation in particular was drivers of the youngsters were often country. able to generate new and will be a boarding school having such economies. Dr. Ashraf said The President said that facilities on the pattern of Cadet that number of researchers in Pa- useful ideas while working PAEC and similar institu- on various research projects Colleges for the continuous sup- kistan as compared to other coun- tions should present viable port and grooming of the capable tries is very low, which is main but due to financial limita- students having aptitude towards reason that the country is lagging science education. After the es- Ahsan Iqbal while addressing the ing race of inventions and innova- source base of a country is devel- behind in the field of S&T as tablishment of the “National Sci- ceremony said that he had been tions by investing more and more oped on scientific lines and there compared to other countries. ence School” the selection of the associated with this scheme since towards capacity building of its in- is an abundant skilled manpower While presenting a survey re- students will be made on regular its inception as it is part of Paki- dividuals. The countries with huge in the country. The skilled man- port about science labs of schools basis from 8th Class which pres- stan Vision 2025. natural resources have been com- power and productive human re- in the country, he informed that ently is being done after Metric”, While expressing satisfaction pelled to go at secondary positions source can be produced through only four percent girls and seven said the minister. on the scheme, the federal minis- by the drivers of the new world, a purposeful science education percent boys schools have fully He said the science and tech- ter said it is like a dream coming which are equipped with skilled both at secondary and tertiary lev- equipped labs. He said this pro- nology sector needs more alloca- true when he look at the young and scientific human capital, that els, he maitnained. ject will help in improving the tion in the budget for research and students sitting in front of him is why the term of knowledge Federal Secretary for Science R&D needs by producing qual- development as the national tar- me and ready to start their jour- based economy has been coined”, and Technology Fazal Abbas Mak- ity researchers. He said that to gets in the science and techonoly ney in the world of science. commented the federal minister. en said the extraordinary develop- improve the status of science and could not be achieved without it. “The entire world is converting He said the dream of knowl- ment in science and technology technology in the country we have Federal Minister for Planning, into a global village, every country edge based economy can only during the last two centuries has to focus on improving science ed- Development and Reforms Prof. is indulging itself in the never end- be achieved when the human re- made the science education a ne- ucation at school level. Secretary General ITU Calls Smoke from commercial units recommendations to the tions and lack of opportu- causing pollution in Rawalpindi Government in the light of nities, they were unable to on Anusha Rahman their experiences to encour- introduce these inventions STAFF REPORT ISB: Road, Chakri Road, Dhami- pollution in the area. They age the children to pursue at industrial level. STAFF REPORT ISB: such parts of Pakistan will empowerment Centres Smoke emitting from small al Road, High Court Road, said that poultry shops op- education in these disci- The Secretary General In- be connected”, commented of Baitulmaal are being “If we can establish factories and commercial some parts of GT Road, As- erating in these areas throw plines from their early aca- strong linkages between our ternational Telecommuni- the minister. equipped for this purpose. units in several areas of Raw- ghar Mall Road, and Saidpur filth on the roads and in demic life. He said nations cation Union ( ITU) Mr. Anusha Rahman further She further said that in academic and scientific in- alpindi has not only been Road and other areas after open areas, causing a spread have excelled in the fields of stitutions with the industrial Houlin Zhao has called said that our broadband order to promote and train causing environmental pol- of infectious diseases. industry, trade, defence and upon the Minister of State penetration has phenom- the young entrepreneurs, sector then we can make fur- lution, but also contributing Sources in the district economy on the basis of sci- ther progress in the scientific for IT&Telecom Mrs. Anu- enally rose to more than the first National Incuba- to fatal diseases, reveals a government said that these ence and technology and sha Rahman in her office. 19% from less than 3% tions Centre has been es- field,” the President said. survey report. units have not obtained creative thinking. President Mamnoon said The Minister welcomed within the shortest span tablished which will start The Rawalpindi Develop- NOCs from the environ- “In this respect, private Secretary General (ITU) of two years and we are an- functioning soon. First Summer College and other ment Authority (RDA) has ment protection department and government education- such research institutions who happens to be in Paki- ticipating 38% increase by state of the art technology allowed several small facto- for commercial operations. al institutions need to pay stan in connection with the the end of 2020. She said park is being established in should come forward and pre- ries and commercial units to The sources said that attention toward the field of sent suggestions to the govern- Asia pacific roundtable con- that our Government has Islamabad and two more operate in many areas with- commercialisation of more science,” the President said. ference being hosted by Pa- successfully curtailed the such parks will also be es- ment and educational institu- out keeping a check on their roads including a major He said that young genera- tions so as to put the country kistan and appreciated the menace of “Gray Traffick- tablished soon at Lahore standard operation proce- the RDA declared these loca- part of Gulrez Road in tion was intelligent and tal- efforts of the ITU in har- ing” Through an appropri- and Karachi respectively. on the path to progress. dures, as smoke emitting tions as commercial areas. Askari-14, Shami Road, Mo- ented but there was a need The President noted monizing the use of ICT’s ate policy intervention and Anusha Rahman said from these units have badly Residents living in these halla Raja Sultan, Defence to guide them in the right throughout the world. succeeded to bring white that “Cyber Security” has with appreciation that a polluted the environment. areas said that they have Road and Morgah Road direction. If they were im- large number of institutions The Minister also briefed minutes back to more than become a “Global Con- During a survey, it tran- been facing asthma and oth- was under consideration, parted proper training then the Secretary General re- 1.5 Billion per Month. cern” now. We believe that affiliated with education spired that these units are er lung and skin related dis- which may further cause en- they can play a distinctive and research were attending garding the recent develop- “We have given a com- “offline rights should also functioning on Fateh Jang eases owing to the rampant vironmental pollution. role in the development of ment and key initiatives be- prehensive telecom policy be available online” and the event. ing taken by Pakistan in the document which not only ITU being a leading global field of ICT’s covers regulatory frame- platform must play its role Anusha Rahman said work but also addresses to address this growing glob- ‘Misuse of scientific knowledge that GOP is fully cognizant all the challenges being al concern. She also suggest- Govt intends to of the fact that development faced by the telecom sector ed that ITU may constitute of ICT’s is a key to spur socio in modern era including an “Advisory Committee” should be curtailed’ economic growth. Therefore availability of spectrum, in- comprising of all stakehold- increase higher STAFF REPORT KHI: It appeared that a lack to play in restoration of Science could help in main- of coordination and com- peace and countering ter- education grant: taining relations among munication existed between rorism in their society, Dr people of societies across natural, social and manage- Iraqi stated. the globe. It is a phenom- ment sciences which need- KIBGE Director Gener- Balighur Rehman enon that revolutionised ed to be bridged through al Prof Dr Abid Azhar while human life, observed acting mutual efforts of scientists addressing the ceremony STAFF REPORT PSR: the govt has allocated Rs. vice-chancellor University of the respective fields, Dr opined that workshops on Minister of State for Edu- 79.5 billion for higher of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr Iraqi added. such sensitive subjects were cation and Professional education, an increase of Khalid Iraqi on Sunday. “Terrorism has posed the need of the hour for the Training Engr Mian Mu- 11 percent from the last He was speaking at the serious challenges to the contemporary world. hammad Balighur Rehman year’s budget. concluding ceremony of entire world and Pakistan is Phillipe Stroot, a scholar said Pakistan is going on He said the govt has in- a three-day workshop on no less a victim of it.” Edu- from Belgium, said he had right path to progress and tended to further increase ‘Management aspects of ca tion visited Pakistan on several has come up from all crises the grant for higher educa- bio-safety and creating a cul- was the occasions against security due to positive policies of tion with the aim to make ture of bio-safety’ organised advice from several quar- the federal government. every child literate and by the Pakistan ters, and had carried Addressing a three-day encourage the students to Biological Safe- back with him International Conference go for higher education in ty Association fond memories of on Earth Science Pakistan vari-ous fields. in collabora- every visit he paid organized at Peshawar Uni- It is the vision of the tion with KU’s to Pakistan. versity Baragali Campus on govt to ensure quality of Dr AQ Khan With the spillo- they are rigorously pursuing frastructure deployment , ers to study this new emerg- Sunday, the state minister education to every child, Institute of Bio- ver of terrorism in the agenda of Digital Paki- content and application de- ing phenomenon and could said the country is going which is also the basic right technology and Western countries, stan on priority basis. velopment, spectrum trad- take policy measures on rec- on the path of success be- of the youth as far as the Genetic he said Pa- “Our vision of accelerat- ing and spectrum sharing ommendations of Advisory cause of the long lasting govt is concerned, Engr Ba- Engineer- kistan was a ed digitalization will surely etc”, informed the minister. Committee. policies introduced and lighar Rehman added. ing (KIBGE) second home transform Pakistan in to a Anusha Rahman ap- Minister also raised the implemented by the federal He lauded the efforts and For- to him and knowledge based economy. prised the Secretary Gen- “Afghan sim’s issue with government. being put in for holding In- gaty Inter- that he felt She stated that her Govern- eral ITU that provision of Secretary General ITU. He said now things are ternational Conference of national, extremely safe. ment staunchly believes in ICT services to the margin- These sim’s are reportedly changing with a positive Earth Science could help National Insti- Sean Kaufman, a ubiquitous development alized segment of the society being sold at “Pak-Afghan outcome of the policies out in learning about cli- tute of Health, USA, bio-safety scholar from of ICT’s infrastructure and women empowerment border” area. introduced by the PML-N matic changes, geographi- at a local hotel. US, lauded Pakistani across the country with are the main focused areas Secretary General ITU Government. He said the cal information system, Dr Iraqi said sci- academicians in produc- special emphasis on serv- which are being dealt on appreciated the visionary country is going towards water resources and envi- entific developments ing highly motivated and ing marginalized segment priority basis by the current leadership of Minister for a complete normalcy and ronmental changes. should be aimed at competent people who of the society. Therefore government. They have IT&Telecom Anusha Rah- the crime ratio has dras- He said Pakistan is geo- safeguarding and uphold- most vital ele- he came across during the we have already rolled out started a special program man and also congratulated tically been decreased all graphically situated in the ing human values and ment in defeating terrorism, workshops. programmes worth Billions for the girls of lower in- her for hosting a global across the country includ- heart of Himalayas’ range rights. However, he added, he said, adding, that peace Dr Zulfiqar Naqvi of the of Rupees through USF in come strata/poor segment event of Asian pacific round ing tribal areas, Khyber due to which it has to face while there were countless in any society was possible Pakistan Biological Safety As- order to connect un-served of the society through ICT table conference first time Pakhtunkhwa, Karachi national disasters and ever positive uses of science, only if the people making sociation thanked the facilita- / under-served areas of for Girls Project and Latest being held in Pakistan. In and Balochistan. changing climatic situation humanity had also been up the society wanted to live tors and participants of the Pakistan under “Rural te- Skills of Coding and Com- his maiden visit to Pakistan The state minister fur- for which such like Con-fer- endangered with its nega- in a peaceful environment. workshop, from different parts lephony project” and we are puting are being taught to Secretary General discussed ther said that the present ences would help the govt tive use by unscrupulous He further emphasised of Pakistan and Overseas. also ensuring the provision- them so that they could areas of further expansions govt has achieved a record to prepare a comprehensive individuals. “It is, hence, that nations only pros- Tim Trevan and Dr Ziba ing of 2G/3G services to all earn their livelihood hon- in ICT including mecha- collection of the revenue plan and guide line for the duty of all stakeholders to pered when education and Rasmussen, also bio-safety these remote and far flung orably, while sitting at nism for handling cyber of tax collection and in govt to face such situation curtail the misuse of scien- research were prioritised. experts from the US, also areas and by end of 2018 their homes. 150 Women crimes and cyber security. the current fiscal year well in time. tific knowledge.” Every individual has a role spoke at the event. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the August 07 – 25, 2016 2 writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the OPNION newspaper.

AgriTech Muhammad Zaeem Mehdi and Zeshan Khaliq Honey Bees disappearing from the

Executive Editor A. M. Zaidi Editor S. A. M. Z. Paras globe, a perilous fact Incharge Editorial Section Sidra Saif Bureau Chief Karachi Syed Ali Raza 1400 years ago Quran males, product of unfertile supplement and as an ingre- linator. Naturally, its legs are said that if the Bee disap- velopment. Studies have www.technologytimes.pk refers to bee that generates eggs. They don’t have any dient in food. morphologically modified peared off the surface of the shown these chemicals ab- E-mail: [email protected] honey. And your Lord in- work in the colony except to Another marvelous into pollen collecting basket globe, then man would‘ve sorbed through pollen and Head Office Bureau Office spired to the bees, ``Take mate with queen. health service of bees is to facilitate the pollination. only four years left. nectar weakens bees and Suite 5, G Floor, Khudaad Heights, C-89, Sherton Heights, for you self among the Bees regularly visit and “Apitherapy or bee sting The Food and Agricul- Based upon the latest affects their abilities to Margalla Avenue, E-11, Islamabad. Abul Hassan Isphahani Rd, Karachi. mountains, houses and collect nectar from flowers. therapy’’ by which bee ven- ture Organization of the report on bees mortality in forage and navigate. These Phones: +92 336 000 75 65 Phones: +92 321 242 6088 amount the trees and [in] It’s thought they make about om is used in the treat- United France, there is a dramatic are banned in Europe and +92 333 638 324 1 +92 333 57 55 926 that which they construct. 10 million nectar-collecting ment of some conditions decline in the popu- under review in Canada Volume VII — Issue 24 Then eat from all the fruits trips to produce enough like multiple sclerosis, lation dynamics of and the United States. No. 8444/2 (100) Press - 2009 and follow the ways of your honey to fill a 450g jar. Col- arthritis, wounds, pain, honey bee observed Unfortunately, these pesti- Published by S. A. Mustafa Zaidi Paras Ali Lord laid down [for you]”. lecting nectar stored in gout, shingles, burns, in most regions of cides are massively applied for Foundation for Comprehensive Social Development (FCSD) There emerges from their her honey sac, a spe- tendonitis, and in- world. This report in crop fields of Pakistan bellies a drink, varying in cialized part of gut and fections. revealed that in Amer- against different pests. colors, in which there is here small amount of For the ica, Japan, Europe and In spite of its noteworthy healing for people. Indeed protein is added in nec- Asian countries the services to mankind, popu- EdTweet that is a sign for people who tar to convert into sugar. sudden abate in bee’s lation of bees is at stake due give thoughts. [Al-Qur’an – This sugary substance population poses a seri- to various factors. Escalat- Science and Technology in Pakistan Surah An-Nahl ]. enriched with energy is ous threat to crop pro- ing Urbanization, habitat Honey bee is a highly called honey. It has count- duction. Furthermore this that nurture honey bee is Science and technology are the key drivers in the accel- sophisticated social insect less health benefits and is Na- report narrated the causes vanishing by each passing eration of development in a society which directly alter that has evolved over mil- important element of tradi- tions (FAO) of this chaos. These are inju- day. Forests are disappear- the living standards of the people, and the way they con- lions of years. Literature tional medication such as estimates that dicious use of pesticides, det- ing; the Berry trees are used nect and communicate with each other. Technological supports that bees were antiseptics, helps in normal of the 100 crop rimental human activities, as a fuel, thus consequently improvements provide a root to the advancement of eco- first discovered in Myan- blood regulation, and aids in species that pollution and non-resilient the refusal of breeding plac- nomic development, health system and infrastructure. mar (Burma) 100 million weight loss, maintain blood provide 90% harsh climate. es to Bees. Air pollution, ob- The development of science and technology in develop- years ago. Honey bees have sugar level, good source of of food world- European Food Safety noxious pesticides residues ing countries plays a crucial role in the reform of poverty cast system consisting of vitamins and minerals. It wide, 71 are Authority (EFSA) docu- and noisy environment are level and technological advancement can be considered queen, worker and drones. also use pollinated by mented a number of risks major factors enhancing as an engine of growth. Technology is a better weapon to Queen is only fertile female in cos- bees. Pollina- posed to bees by three ne- mortality rate among honey that controls the hive and metic tion by bees is onicotinoid insecticides, bee. Ironically, our major tackle the poverty level with and enhance the economic nourished specifically for to helps a very sensitive clothianidin, imidaclo- crop production is chiefly growth of a developing country. Countries like South laying eggs. Workers, ma- in creating smooth and reproductive and complex process and, prid and thiamethoxam depends upon honey bee Korea, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia were considered jority population of colony, beautiful skin. Apiculture stage of plants, pollination is as a matter of fact, these as seed treatment or as survival. So, what will hap- as countries with poor policies and low discipline with are responsible for nectar products such as pollen, wax essential process; mostly pol- are qualitative properties, granules, with particular pen to our survival if bees no advancement, but today they have created ripples and pollen collection, hive for food processing, propo- lination process is carried out which cannot be measured regard to their acute and will obsolete entirely from across the globe in the field of research and exploration. maintenance and security lis in food technology, and by insect. Among all insects, in terms of economic index. chronic effects on bee the globe, even no one can Where does Pakistan stand in the field of research and concerns. Only drones are royal jelly used as a dietary Honey bee is excellent pol- That’s why Elbert Einstein colony survival and de- imagine. exploration? We need to look at our policies and where we are heading in the fields of science and technology. AgriTech Hafiz Muhammad Arslan Our curriculum and ways of teaching focus upon the re- production of bookish knowledge without its resonance to the utilization need of the country. Books written by May be another green revolution international authors can give advanced knowledge and The agriculture food for a long time. Today, Nanotechnology is very proper uptake, reduce input from bacteria. Smart dust are used to measure the understanding but cannot explain the needs of a coun- sector is facing a lot of prob- try, and an individual’s own frame of reference within the there is a dire need of food recent and advanced tech- of insecticides and pesti- technology can be used for environmental variability lems like climate change, security and to reduce the nology which uses nano- cides to about 70-80%, and monitoring the different like weather data and wa- norms and mores of society and cultural needs. Present- urbanization, reduction of environmental problems material, size ranging from minimum wastage of active parameters of environment ter quality in the fields. In ing the subject fundamentals without stimulation has no agricultural lands, rapidly which are affecting our cli- 1-100nm, for the welfare of material. Micro fabricated like temperature humidity precision agriculture, sen- fruitful consequences. Focusing upon quantity of pub- increasing population etc. mate and ultimately to our human beings. Most of the xylem vessels are being used and also insect and disease sors monitor and collect lication without looking at its quality is also a problem Moreover the excessive use agriculture. developed countries like for the proper identification infestation in the fields. the date of soil nutrients, in the analysis of research skills of a person. At least of fertilizers, pesticides and In 1960s, farm mecha- china and USA are working of diseases, caused by differ- Most of the agricul- soil compactness, soil fer- one quality paper should be kept mandatory for every insecticides are polluting our nization and high input on their applications in the ent pathogens in xylem ves- tural products (vegetable, tility, leaf temperature etc. faculty member in order to keep him or her in touch with environment. The demand responsive gene crops agricultural fields. But the sels, and their mechanism of fruits, eggs, meat, dairy Traceability systems use the research and new ongoing projects in every field. The of food would drastically in- brought the Green Revolu- success of nanotechnology blockage of vessels and their products, and various RFID which ensures the updated and quality research demands us to invite sci- crease as for the population tion. But today, technology will depend upon its fea- overall effects on the plants. processed foods) are per- safety of food from fields to entists and scholars, and arrange conferences, seminars of 6-9 billion in 2050.Our is more advanced than earli- sibility, availability, profit Photo catalysts, a cata- ishable. Research and de- the point of sale by tracking energy resources like petro- er it has been. If we use this margin, environmental ben- lyst which when exposed to velopment in Nano tech- system. There are also some and workshops on important topics. Developed countries leum, gas, and diesel oil are keep special funds for the training of their academia. All technology more efficiently, efits, and risk assessment. UV light, its electrons gets nology can be helpful in optical sensors or drones in also decreasing rapidly day there will be another green Here I will discuss some of excited, making it powerful the food storage and dis- the form of flies which can these activities require significant funding and resources, by day. Although agricul- revolution. Here I will intro- its applications which have oxidizing agent for heavy infection for a long time. collect all type of data from and government should provide some of these resourc- ture has been contributing duce some recent technolo- been developed or are un- metal oxides and the most Wireless sensors are the field. es. Mainly, Pakistan’s areas of research in science and in the production of energy gies which are being used der the process of research efficient disinfectants and developed for the moni- Scientists are working on technology revolve around nuclear weapons, ballistic like electricity from the plant or tested for their use in work and will be introduced very helpful in the degrada- toring soil, nutrients, tem- the production of geneti- technology, anti-aircraft guns and other defence related residues yet it is not enough agriculture to increase more in next few years in agricul- tion of metals. These cata- perature, humidity and all cally designed food. Genetic scientific knowledge. It is now the demand of the time to on commercial scale. input responsive crops, to tural fields and for the food lysts are used for the treat- those factors which are es- engineering can be used minimize the martial approach towards the use of sci- As agriculture is the back- decrease the environmental security purpose. ment of elements present in sential for the maximum for plants, animals, and ence and technology, and put most of the efforts in the bone of Pakistan, we can go hazards, to extend the shelf Nano scale carriers are pesticides which cannot be output. Applications of micro-organisms. Scientists socio-economic development and promotion of peace. even to the extent of saying life of the processed food used for the efficient deliv- degraded for years in nor- these sensors have been have produced animals and It is the need of the time to equip our youth with the lat- that the world cannot exist for food security. Nanotech- ery of fertilizers, insecticides, mal conditions. Some Nano classified into three dif- plants by this technique est facilities for their research and to motivate our youth in the absence of agriculture. nology, sensors, artificial pesticides, and growth regu- particles of this type are also ferent spheres of agricul- like dogs of different varie- The problems faced by agri- plant and animal produc- lators by different mecha- used in the disinfection of tural factors which are ties from Poodles to Great towards science and technology, as they are the future of culture should be resolved in the nation and they are the ones who can lead the nation. tion techniques, automa- nisms like encapsulation, en- food in the food industries environmental monitor- Danes, and roses of long last- a sophisticated way on revo- tion, and engineering are trapment, surface ionic, clay and for the water treatment. ing, precision agriculture, ing scent containing flower. The exposure of students to ongoing problems of society lutionary levels to increase some of the recent innova- tubes and weak bond attach- The emitted light from the and traceability systems This technique is also used can attract some of them towards a search to find a solu- the production, to decrease tions of science which are ments for the efficient stor- nanoparticles pass through (Radio Frequency Iden- for the development of crop tion of the problems. As the wise saying goes,“A journey the environmental hazards, being successfully used in age and controlled release of the bacteria and kill them tification Device, RFID). varieties by manipulating the of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” and to ensure the availability agriculture sector. active material. They help in and food becomes free Environmental monitors genes of crops.

AgriTech Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Anjum, Muhamamd Umair, Dr. Imran Khan, Ali Zohaib AgriTech Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari, Mazhar Hussain, Syed Haroon Masood Bokhari and Ayesha Sameen Improved Water Conservation Techniques in Pakistan WHITE SUGAR AND ITS EFFECTS Fresh water resources traditional surface irrigation existing water resources of the lets at the tail reaches draw application of furrow, border be acceptable as well as eco- ON HUMAN HEALTHA of Pakistan are being used to methods at farmers’ field. If country are not sufficient to less than the actual allocated and basin irrigation meth- nomically affordable by the fulfill the food requirements this water is saved and con- meet the crops’ water require- share, hence, the poor tail- ods. These methods would farmers; hence government Important nutri- cose in small intestine. Liver and to improve the living sumptively used, additional ar- ment, yet they are not prop- enders are always faced with still give high production if should take initiative and in- ent in our diet is carbohy- yields glycogen hundreds of standards of the population able and fertile lands essential erly managed and efficiently shortage of water. Those who they are properly designed stall demonstration plots at drates. They supply energy to thousand glucose particles of Pakistan. But due to in- for modern agriculture could used. The gap between the draw greater shares apply and applied according to soil farmers’ fields to introduce our body. Carbohydrates are extended attach through creasing onslaught of human be brought under cultivation potential yields and actual more water than the crop’s and water conditions. One of them. Once, the farmers will composed of three constitu- chemical process (Glycogen- population, these resources which otherwise are lying bar- yields could be narrowed water requirement resulting the factors identified for inef- realize the benefits of water ents like fiber, starch and esis). When primary centers continue to dwindle and are ren due to water shortage. In down by the efficient use of in excessive wet stresses to ficient use of irrigation water saved and returns achieved, sugar. Starch and fiber are are not existing body breaks becoming scare. The country order to achieve the compara- available resources. crops and excessive leaching through these methods is they will install such systems complicated carbohydrates down glycogen into only glu- once considered as a water ble crop yields to that of other of nutrients, whereas, the tail poor leveling. The unleveled from their own resources. and sugar is in simple form. cose units for energy. surplus has emerged into a countries, to save land from Distribution system at ender apply less water than lands are characterized with Among the new methods Through nutrient quality water deficit one. Despite water logging and salinity, to outlet the crop’s water requirement nonuniform distribution of mentioned, trickle irriga- we determine how much of Sugar is evil? having the world’s largest feed ever increasing popula- The coordination between resulting in dry stresses to irrigation water and deep tion has been reported one these are present in food. In up-to- date food contiguous irrigation system, tion of the country, and to water users and the irrigation crops. percolation which requires of the efficient methods of Our body needs total three sugar is poorest substance. it is facing the dilemma of bring agriculturally potential department has remained a Under both stresses, not excessive application that in water application than any customs of carbohydrates Dangerous things for me- water shortage and situation land under cultivation, the major problem since the ex- only crop yields exaggerate turn affects application ef- of the conventional surface will even exacerbate in the potential of limited water re- istence of irrigation network but the water use efficiency ficiency. A properly leveled irrigation methods. It pro- near future. The seepage loss- sources must be utilized to its that has resulted mismanage- significantly reduces. Some field with an appropriate lay- vides prescribed amount of es in the irrigation network, full extent. ment, poor maintenance, in- tail-enders compensate the out and size reduces applica- water, achieves high field mismanagement in distribu- Since, new sources of wa- equitable and unreliable dis- inadequate supply with poor tion losses, ensures uniform application efficiency, offers quality groundwater and distribution, and increases better uniformity, saves wa- their fertile lands become crop yields. ter, and ensures better yields. prone to secondary salini- Also, the water is applied to zation due lack of proper Potential of modern irriga- plants in a precise quantity knowledge on conjunctive tion methods thus their immediate water use of such water. All this Efficient irrigation meth- requirements are met. suggests proper management ods like trickle, sprinkler, and adoption of scientific ap- pitcher, and sub-irrigation Water storage ponds to work properly. Glucose tabolism and enhance total proaches to utilize the water are required to be introduced The concept of water stor- which is used as energy is types of diseases. There are available at the outlet. This at the tail reaches with wa- age ponds at the farm level is broken down from sugar some clarifications to avoid could be done at the farm ter shortage problem. These quite new and needs research and starches. Sugar’s impor- assisting sugar like diseases. level either by improving the methods are proven to be on how to make it economi- tant role is to provide en- present application methods efficient in terms of water cally and physically viable. ergy to energetic your action. Sugar, nutrients and teeth or by introducing highly effi- saving but are considered Their use is a premeditated Rise of total calories by eat- Sugar holds calories but cient irrigation methods. expensive thus farmers are management tool to harvest ing more carbohydrates in no important nutrients. So reluctant to use them. How- water when it is in excess custom of processed, starchy they are called empty calo- Improvement in traditional ever, the acceptance of these and utilize when needed. or sugar foods. Main cause is ries. No important fats, pro- methods methods depends upon their The storage capacity depends to weight gain. Limiting car- tein, vitamins or mineral in In fact, the farmers use success in terms of maximum on the size of the pond and bohydrates is the reason of sugar. Person consume 10-20 traditional flood irrigation yield returns associated with availability of water to be ketosis and bases to benefit % calories as a sugar, this is methods without considera- minimum water required. harnessed. For example, a your diet through naturally chief problem and contrib- tion system and over applica- ter supply are becoming scare tribution. Under prevailing tion of land slope Since these techniques have 40 m long, 20 m wide, and 2 occurring carbohydrates ute to nutrient shortage. tion at farm level have created and are unlikely to be con- rotational (warabandi) irriga- and soil texture. Thus, potential to save lot of water, m deep pond will store 1600 in fruits and lactose. Table Sugar is evil for teeth, reason the problems of water logging structed in the near future tion system, the distribution more than 20% water is lost hence, more land could be m3. If an irrigator applies 5 sugar or sucrose are impor- it supply digestible energy for and salinity. due to geo-political reasons, of water to the outlets is ineq- at the field level through brought under cultivation cm irrigation depth then the tant centers of sugar in food. evil bacteria in the mouth. Thousands of hectares of the emphasis must be given uitable. The outlets located at deep percolation. Similarly, with small amounts of water stored volume can irrigate at Sucrose composed of one Lots of calories present in farmland are lost annually on the methods that can the head and middle reaches furrows are prepared without available, particularly, at the least 3.2 hectares. It is farm- particle glucose and one sugar, having no important due to rising water tables. It is salvage the supplies already of distributaries draw 3 to 6 proper knowledge on slope tail reaches of the convey- er’s choice to properly man- particle of fructose, chief en- nutrients. It is the reason of an established fact that almost being lost within the present times more than the actual consideration. The farmers ance systems. The irrigation age and efficiently use the ergy bases in body. Sucrose tooth decay to feed the dan- 20% of water is lost due to irrigation system. Though the allocated share, whereas out- need proper training on the methods so introduced must stored water as needed. breaks into fructose and glu- gerous bacteria in mouth. August 07 – 25, 2016

Report Sajid Hussain, Moeen Ijaz, Ehsan Raza Asif SILAGE SAFE AND HEALTHY FODDER The contribution Qualities of good silage Harvesting Best silage ing stage of moisture. The ratio of chopped with a common maintains its fiber level. Factors affecting silage of livestock in national Light brownish color is can only be achieved if it is • It must have 50 % moisture in fodder is the fodder chopper, but an quality GDP in year 2014-15 is an indicator of good silage. harvested at proper time so flowers best when no water seeps electric chopper or the trac- Storage of the silage The factors which affect 11.8% while it contrib- It has bitter taste and little at that time it is best at its • 65-70 % moisture out of the stem of the fod- tor’s shaft can hasten the It can be stored in a pit the quality of silage are utes 56.3% to agriculture. smell due to its acidic con- nutritional stage. This har- should be there der on squeezing it. chopping process, which on higher ground. Certain • Type of crop Fodder is an important tents. Lactic acid is com- points should be keep in • Stage of maturity factor in various farming monly present in it. In the mind while selecting place • Moisture content systems as it is necessary absence of oxygen it can be for storage. • Length of chop for the normal function- kept safe for years. For prop- • It should be near to Most of crops includ- ing of livestock and with- er fermentation, crop should shed. ing legumes and grasses out this animal survival is be at such stage that it has • It should be on at can be stored as silage very difficult. Its demand maximum carbohydrates some elevation to but the most common is is now increasing day by contents and moisture level save it from water. corn. Its energy contents day so farmers grow multi- should be very low. • No salinity at that are higher. Alfalfa and sor- cut fodder like barseem, place. ghum also can be used for lucerne, sorghum, maize Why silage is more silage purpose. We should and millet. Now a day’s preferable for feeding Advantages of silage choose crop at that stage weather is tremendously livestock? • Field losses mini- at which it has maximum changing, no one can Commonly fodder is mum green part. This is most predict its schedule accu- used as a best feed for live- • Harvest losses less important for good silage. rately. So harsh weather stock but in the periods of • Harvesting and Moisture content for si- conditions like severe cold fodder shortage there must storage through me- lage crop should be near and fog are disturbing the be some another source of chanical means 65-70 %.Length of chop normal growth of fodder feed for livestock. Among • No water damage also affect as air exclusion that’s why its production those sources silage is the risk is affected by this. There is decreasing. Farmers are best option because it is • No risk for loss of should be good chopping facing problems in man- nutritious, containing es- nutrients and packing. aging the fodder for their sential proteins which • Used in different animals. So to overcome are required by livestock. livestock programs Storage of silage this shortage of fodder, Silage is best liked by live- Traditional storage silage is best option for stock due to its high digest- Problems in the silage methods on farms are si- animals feed. Any green ibility and palatability. production los. However bales are also plant material that under- • Large volume of becoming popular. These goes fermentation in silo Silage preparation vesting time can be judged Method of checking mois- Chopping results in improvement in are wrapped in polythene ture in fodder fodder creates prob- is known as silage. Silo is Following steps are com- by given indications: Chopping of fodder can the quality of silage lems in handling material to ensile them a large structure for stor- monly used in the prepara- Fodder will be at its op- be done with a common The size of chopped fod- • Other machinery and can be of three colors. age in which green forage tion of silage • Plant is at its matu- timum moisture content chopper but to enhance der ¼th to ¾th inch size is used for its harvest- Black is the most common is stored and fermented. • Harvesting rity stage when its stem is squeezed the process of chopping an considered best for silage, ing and storage color. White promotes low- This process is known as • Chopping • In case of maize, and no water comes out of electric chopper can also although 1 inch size of 15 • Risk of loss if care er fermentation tempera- ensilage. • Storage half grain is in milk- it. It is the best indication be used. Fodder can be % pieces of chopped fodder is not taken ture as it reflects the sun.

Report Sajid Hussain, Moeen Ijaz, Ehsan Raza Asif Report Muhammad Usman, Dr. Imran ul Haq, Rana M. Sabir Tariq and Shahid Javed Anticipatory measures to allay CITRUS AND climate change ruins CITRUS SCAB Climate change is • Increase of ocean change regardless of that it taken in consideration to • Carbon Sequestra- the variability in tempera- temperature and makes a tiny contribution to prepare for such kind of tion: Control of de- ture, rain fall, and snow and melting of glaciers total greenhouse gases emis- calamities: forestation and Car- wind pattern of a specific lo- will cause to increase sion which is less than 1%. • Construction of bon sequestration cation for a period of time. sea level around the It lies in a region where ex- Dams: By construc- by reforestation, Climate change is a real and world. pected rise of temperature is tion of dams and green manuring, no- urgent challenge that is af- • Increase of winter higher as compare to other improvement of till farming etc. can fecting people and the envi- temperature is more regions. The temperature water management reduce the increas- ronment worldwide. Signifi- intensive than sum- data of 24 districts of Punjab and storage system. ing temperature. cant changes are occurring mer temperature Province shows that average By doing so water • Awareness: Public on Earth, including increas- during the last dec- maximum and minimum for crops will be awareness to check ing air and ocean tempera- ade. So duration of temperature increased 0.96 available as well as GHGs emissions tures, widespread melting of seasons has changed, 0C and 0.93 0C respectively disaster of flood can can help reducing snow and ice, and rising sea winter has shortened from 1960-1988. While dur- be mitigated. the greenhouse ef- levels. As the climate contin- while summer has ing 1988-2014 Maximum • Improving Crop fect and decreasing ues to warm, more changes prolonged. and minimum temperature Varieties: By improv- temperature. are expected to occur and • Due to shortening increased 1.21 0C and 1.03 ing and introducing • Training for adop- many effects will become of winter season pro- 0C. In some districts like heat/ drought and tion: Capacity build- more pronounced over time. ductivity of rabi crops Faisalabad, Murree and salt tolerant varie- ing and training Human activities are like wheat is affected. Sialkot average maximum ties of crops which to adapt people ac- increasing the amount of It is estimated that temperature increased 2.23 are affected least by cording to climate greenhouse gases in the at- for every 1 0C in- 0C, 2.38 0C, 3.09 0C respec- environmental con- change. mosphere. Some amount crease of temperature tively (Pakistan Meteorologi- dition changes. • Govt. Policies: Govt. of greenhouse gases is nec- wheat production is cal Department). In 2008 • Emergency System: must develop such essary for life to exist on reduced by 7%. Pakistan’s total GHG emis- Development of policies which help Earth; they trap heat in • Rainfall received in sions were 310 million tons flood control and conservation of re- the atmosphere, keeping various regions has of CO2 equivalents. These drought monitor- sources and control- the planet warm and in a declined signifi- comprised: CO2 54%; ing system and early ling GHGs emission. Citrus is one of the fruits and vegetables annu- diseases by many patho- state of equilibrium. But cantly and became Methane (CH4) 36%; Ni- warning system can world’s major fruit crop. ally, of which Citrus fruit is gens. These diseases and above the optimum level, more erratic. trous Oxide (N2O) 9%; Car- help people prepare Conclusion: Citrus fruit belongs to the ranked 1 st in terms of pro- disorders are more than greenhouse effect is being • Monsoon rains oc- bon Monoxide (CO) 0.7%; for that condition Pakistan is vulnerable to dicotyledonous family ruta- duction followed by mango, hundred and are caused strengthened as human ac- cur late and are and Non-Methane Volatile and reduce the dis- threat of climate change, ceae and is grown in tropi- dates and guava. by viral, fungal and few tivities add more of these heavier in certain Organic Compounds 0.3%. aster of flood and which have adverse effect cal and subtropical climates Citrus trees are ever- bacterial pathogens from gases to the atmosphere, areas especially in (Source: National GHG drought. on agriculture and envi- in more than 135 countries. green and fruits having nursery level to fruit resulting in a shift in the Sindh and KP Prov- inventory 2008). The en- • Soil Reclamation: ronment. In agriculture It is very famous fruit nutritious juicy flavor due bearing stage resulting in Earth’s equilibrium. Hu- inces. Winter rains, ergy sector is the single By reclamation of food production is re- for its delicious taste and to this, their cultivation is substantial losses. Citrus man activities like burning on the other has de- largest source of GHG salt affected and duced and some disasters dietary importance. Cit- increased all over the world. scab reduces the external of fossil fuels, cutting down clined. emission in Pakistan; it water logged soils like floods and drought rus tree is native to the ar- It is famous for its nutritive quality of citrus fruits pro- forests, and developing land • Elevation of CO2 accounts for nearly 51% cultivated area is are great threat for the eas of northeast India and value and some medicinal duced for the fresh mar- for farms, cities, and roads. in atmosphere cause of these emissions and is increased and in- humans. There are differ- China. Citrus cultivation is uses .it is important for two ket and caused 15 to 60 These activities all release acidification of the followed by the agricul- crease crop produc- ent measures to prepare known to be started in Nip- reasons one is fresh fruit % percent losses in citrus greenhouse gases into the oceans due to ab- ture sector (39%), indus- tion which will bal- and diminish such calami- pur (Mesopotamia) area in and other one is processed fruit especially to manda- atmosphere. These green- sorption of CO2 in trial processes (6%), land ance the reduction ties. Govt. agencies and 4000 B.C. The major Cit- products of citrus. rin in India. Citrus scab house gases include carbon ocean. use, land use change and of crop productiv- people are aware of the rus producing countries Pakistani citrus fruit (Elsinoe fawcettii Bittan. dioxide (CO2), methane During 20th century, the forestry (3%) emissions ity due to climate threats of climate change. are Brazil (17.91 %), USA is famous in international & jenk.) is an impor- (CH4) and nitrogen dioxide increase in the global temper- and waste (1%) (National change. There is also adoption of (14.32 %), China (11.70 markets of Asian countries tant disease prevalent in (N2O), and these gases are ature was recorded as 0.76°C GHG inventory 2008). So • Soil Fertility Mainte- techniques and methods %), Mexico (6.15%), Spain like Singapore Malaysia most of the citrus grow- trapped in earth’s atmos- but in the first decade of there is need to take some nance: Erosion con- of overcoming problems (5.39 %) and India (4.74 and European zone in ing countries particularly phere and caused a rise in this century 0.6°C rise has precautionary steps to pre- trol and soil fertil- of climate change but %). All these countries are Britain and Germany with in U.S.A., Australia, New the amount of heat from been noticed. Pakistan hav- pare for and diminish dis- ity maintenance can more research and work contributing more than some export to Middle Zealand, Argentina, India, the sun withheld in the ing warm climate is particu- asters of climate change. help improvement is needed to overcome all 60% of the world citrus East countries. Ceylon and Pakistan. Earth’s atmosphere, heat larly vulnerable to climate Following steps must be of crop production. the problems. production (FAO, 2012). Maximum area under The disease affects the that would normally be ra- While Pakistan, Mexico, citrus cultivation in Paki- external appearance of the diated back into space. This Spain, Italy and Egypt con- stan is by kinnow mandarin fruit and later on the fruit increase in heat has led to tribute 25 % of the world which is above 70 %. size is reduced. the greenhouse effect, re- total citrus production. Pakistan is blessed with Emerging leaves and ex- sulting in climate change. There are many cultivars a climate ideally suited to ternal surface of fruits are The main characteristics of Citrus in Pakistan viz; the farming of all kinds of more susceptible to pustules of climate change are: grapefruit, mandarin, lime, fruits especially for the cit- and raised scabs. • Average tempera- lemon and kinnow. Among rus production which is rich The external surface ture both in sum- these, Kinnow is the most in taste and juice. In Punjab of the fruit is also badly mer and winter has important cultivar grown province the Sargodha dis- effected due to the raised increased. in our country. Pakistan trict is a famous hub for cit- scab. The lesions pro- • The increases in produce 2 % of all fresh rus production in Pakistan. duced on fruit are dark temperature will fruits produces in the world Citrus trees can be grown brown in color. Later on cause increasing (FAO, 2004). Citrus is an on a wide range of soils, these lesions are converted glacier out-falls and important fruit of Pakistan including deep sandy loam, into grayish color. the ongoing process and Pakistan ranks at 10 th loam and clay loam. Due to Citrus scab is a major of land degradation position in citrus produc- these reasons the Sargodha problem in citrus grow- by increase of salt af- tion in the world (Sabir et district is famous in Punjab ing regions of Pakistan fected areas. al., 2010). Citrus is growing for citrus production. Tem- particularly in Punjab • Due to melting of on an area of 204.07 (000) perature is the main factor Province locally known as glaciers and heavier hectares with an annual affecting, time of blooming, virus. The main locality in rainfall more water production of 2334 (000) maturity, production and Punjab province is Sargod- will be available in tones (FBS, 2012). fruit quality of citrus. ha district which is famous a river which causes Pakistan produces al- The citrus fruit is for citrus production all floods. most 12.0 million tons of vulnerable to different over the world. 4 August 07 – 25, 2016

41 LUMHS postgraduate Quality infrastructure Pakistani hacker ranked 3rd among students given laptops institutions imperative for world’s top hackers harmonizing standards: Tanveer STAFF REPORT ISB: one hacker in Pakistan, and STAFF REPORT ISB: information technologies formatics among health care STAFF REPORT ISB: tifications, inspections and A Pakistani hacker has been 11th overall in the world by Vice Chancellor LUMHS have enabled faster, more professionals, and expand Federal Minister for Sci- accreditation activities, ranked the third most ac- HackerOne. Owing to his Professor Noshad A Shaikh reliable and comprehensive access to affordable care. ence and Technology Rana commented the minister. complished bug hunter in significant achievements in and Professor Dr G Raza data collection, he said. While appreciating the Tanveer Hussein said the “We have a strong infra- the world by Dark Reading, reporting and fixing bugs, Bhatti, Member HEC dis- He added that broad and initiative of Government to development and upgrada- structure including an ac- a cyber security news site. Shahmeer has been invited tributed Laptops, received consistent utilisation of this provide Laptops to the Stu- tion of National Quality creditation body with the Shahmeer Amir, the to DEFCON, one of the big- from Higher Education Technology will improve dents he said it will help the Infrastructure (NQI) insti- name of Pakistan National 21-year-old Multan-born gest global hacking events. Commission of Pakistan health care quality or effec- students to enhance their tutions are important for Accreditation Council, hacker has at this young age, Apart from that, Shahmeer knowledge. promoting harmonization Pakistan Standards and already found and reported is working on projects to Professor Dr G Raza of standards at internation- Quality Control Author- around 870 bugs, according better secure the Pakistani Bhatti while addressing al and regional level. ity as standards body and to ProPakistani. Shahmeer cyberspace from internal the ceremony said that Addressing the inau- metrology institute named comes under the category of and external threats. education means, learning, gurative session of a three as National Physical and ethical hacker, who is respon- Such astounding achieve- teaching, or the process of day UNIDO-ECO Expert Standards Laboratory, all sible for locating bugs or se- ments at such a young age acquiring skills or behav- Group Meeting here on having international rec- curity lapses in websites and are unprecedented and it iour modification through Monday, he said Ministry ognition and traceability. bringing them to light. In should be clear what Shah- various exercises. The In- of Science and Technology The latter is in process of essence, ethical hackers help meer has done for Pakistan formation Technologies has formulated a National being further graded and solidify websites security so on the international stage. have the capacity, more Quality Policy. transformed into the Me- that devious hackers do not around the world includ- Amir is currently based in than any other medium, The first step towards es- trology Institute of Paki- exploit these weaknesses. ing tech giants such as Fa- Lahore, managing his own cy- to facilitate student learn- tablishing an internationally stan”, said the minister. Amir has raked in cebook, Microsoft, Google, ber security startup,Cyphlon, ing and problem solving, recognized NQI is to ensure He said another recent $150,000 by reporting bugs, Yahoo, Twitter, LinkedIn with his own team of six indi- in addition to many other good governance and cre- development is the crea- or flaws in a computer pro- and Dropbox, all in a span viduals, lead by Plan9 of the benefits, he added. ate institutions that are free tion of the Pakistan Halal gram or system, to more of two years. Punjab Information Technol- He said the health infor- from conflicts of interest, he Authority. This Authority than 300 organisations He is ranked the number ogy Board. mation technology is in gen- said. He hoped such meet- would be mandated to in- eral increasingly viewed as Open House held under the “Prime Minister’s tiveness, increase health care the most promising tool for Australia launches $12m agri National Program for provi- productivity or efficiency, improving the overall qual- at PMAS-AAUR sion of Laptops to the post- prevent medical errors and ity, safety and efficiency of uplift project graduate students. increase health care accura- the health delivery system. STAFF REPORT MUL- Addressing the laptop cy. He further said that pro- He informed that Speaking on the occa- TAN: Australian ambassa- sion, the federal minister distribution ceremony to 41 cedural correctness reduce Prime Minister’s Youth dor to Pakistan Ms Margret postgraduate students, the health care costs, increase Laptop Program is aimed said that both the countries Adamson has announced enjoyed close ties in agri- Vice Chancellor expressed administrative efficiency at spreading the use of that her country has that advances in medicine and healthcare work process- computers amongst the culture sector. He said that launched a $12 million pro- the government launched in recent decades are in es, decrease paperwork and college/university level gramme for the uplift of ag- significant correlation with unproductive or idle work students to bring about a a number of initiatives to STAFF REPORT RAW- riculture sector in Pakistan. boost mango production ALPINDI: The 9th Open the advances in the infor- time, extend real-time com- technology revolution and She was addressing the mation technology. Modern munications of health in- bridge the digital divide. as Pakistani mango was the House and Job Fair was participants of a two-day best quality mango in the held at Pir Mehr Ali Shah ings would lead to a posi- terface with international mango festival organised by world. He said that new Arid Agriculture University Zong keen to test 5G technology Pakistan aims tive exchange of views and a bodies working in this field Muhammad Nawaz Sharif initiatives were taken to pre- Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) better understanding on the and be the bearer of Halal University of Agriculture vent mango from fruit fly here on Wednesday. in Pakistan for $6bln concept of quality infrastruc- logo on behalf of the Govt (MNSUA) and Punjab Ag- and other diseases. The event was organized ture in the ECO region. of Pakistan, he informed. riculture Department on Director General Agri- STAFF REPORT KHI: the country. by University Institute of In- IT exports He said region would These countries could Monday after kicking off cultural Research Punjab formation Technology (UIIT) The cellular company CEO and Chairman benefit comprehensively utilize the services avail- the event along with fed- Dr Abid, Vice Chancellor Zong has shown interest Zong, Liu Dianfeng said, with an aim to strengthen the through this commonly able in neighboring coun- eral minister for food secu- of MNSUA Dr Asif Ali and linkage between industry and to perform trial runs of “Our teams are working validated Regional Quality tries with whom collabo- rity and research Sikandar others said in their speeches 5G technology in Pakistan very hard not only to bring academia and to provide an Policy. It will help enhance rations can be established Hayat Bosan. said that mango was Paki- opportunity to the students during a high level meet- new technology to the Pa- the regional trade by framing such as in ECO region. Pa- ing in Islamabad, a state- kistani people but also the to show their abilities as well of Technical regulations sup- kistan would be more than as enable them to understand ment said on Wednesday. applications and end-to- porting each other yet keep- happy to provide technical Secretary General Inter- end solutions to enhance market trends. PMAS-AAUR ing the WTO regime’s re- assistance to any country Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof national Telecommunica- the quality of life for the quirements intact, he added. in the ECO region to sup- tion Union (ITU) Houlin local people. Dr Rai Niaz Ahmad was the He further said that port their Quality Infra- chief guest while Chief coor- Zhao visited the headquar- These solutions have STAFF REPORT ISB: the establishment and up structure, he said. ters of Zong along with Pa- been exclusively developed dinator (Monitoring) Prime The government and Paki- gradation of quality infra- He thanked UNIDO for Minister’s Youth Programme kistan Telecommunication by Zong and have been tried stan Software Export Board structure takes years of ef- the financial support in the Authority (PTA) Chair- and tested in China.” Zong Makhdum Adeel-ur-Rehman (PSEB) are aiming to cross forts and requires a signifi- organization of this expert was the guest of honor. information technology ex- cant financial investment group meeting and appreci- Prof Dr Rai Niaz Ah- ports worth $6 billion by and commitment before ated the efforts of my Min- mad while addressing the 2020, State Minister for IT getting any international istry and our organizations participants lauded the and Telecom Anusha Re- recognition. In many coun- including PSQCA, PNAC projects presented by young hman Khan said. tries same institution is PCSIR and NPSL for their students and emphasized on Talking to newsmen af- responsible for developing support in organizing this strengthening the relation- ter inauguration of the Na- standard, carrying out cer- three day session. She said the programme stan’s prime product which ship between industry and tional Incubation Center, hsd been launched by Aus- could get the country pre- academia for rapid growth of the minister said that the tralian Centre for Interna- cious foreign exchange. information technology in target of $6 billion in IT NTDC gets new chief tional Agricultural Research They stressed the need for the country. He said science exports and IT-enabled STAFF REPORT ISB: power system expansion and collaboration with Uni- enhancing mutual coopera- and technology plays vital services will be achieved Dr Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry planning, functional and versity of Agriculture Fais- tion between Pakistan and role in the progress of devel- by registering new com- has taken over charge as technical specifications for alabad to conduct research Australia for producing and oping countries and urged panies and getting their Managing Director of the electrical facilities, secure in many joint programmes. marketing mango on com- strong linkages between the financial documents and She declared that joint ven- mercial basis. man Dr Ismail Shah and also showed keen interest National Transmission and power system operation, academia and industry. by creating new opportuni- Dispatch Company Limited project management and tures with MNSUA would Mango growers from He stressed upon the stu- other officials. to perform trial runs of 5G ties for entrepreneurs and be launched in coming across the country set up The delegation was technologies during the ses- (NTDC). He was appointed HVDC/FACTS. dents to work hard for knowl- companies to develop new by the NTDCL Board of He also has experience days. She pointed out that their stalls and dozens of edge and assured them of briefed about various ini- sion, depicting its willing- products and services for more initiatives were need- local and foreign varieties tiatives taken by Zong to ness to adopt the latest tech- Directors with the concur- of working with consult- every possible support from export purposes. rence of the government of ed to boost export of Paki- from USA and Australia PMAS-AAUR in creative and boost the telecom sector in nology and be an industry The National Incuba- stani mangoes. were displayed. Pakistan. The delegates ap- leader, said the statement. Pakistan on June 30. unique projects. tion Center inaugurated Dr Chaudhry is an Elec- preciated key measures ini- Solar Dryer technol- in the federal capital alone tiated by Zong to become ogy introduced by PARC trical Engineer by profes- PTCL’s Financial Performance in first half of this is going to harbor and pre- sion with over 31 years of the most effective and in- to improve production of pare 40 startups every year, year with 10% Cash Dividend novative 4G network in date farmers experience in the power sec- she said. tor in national and interna- STAFF REPORT ISB: first half of 2016 whereas the Company stood at Rs. tional utility/consulting in- Pakistan Telecommunica- PTCL’s revenues were Rs. 5.6 billion. Accused in olive tree scam yet to be punished dustry including WAPDA, tion Company Limited 36.2 billion during the pe- Although the PTCL SCECO-East and Acres (PTCL), the country’s lead- riod. DSL broadband rev- Group’s net profit before STAFF REPORT ISB: Security and Research consti- ing company mishandled ing ICT services provider, enues increased compared tax was increased by 34% The people involved in the International/Hatch Ltd. ants, utility boards, the gov- tuted a six-member inquiry imports and ignored the He has BSc, MSc and PhD ernment and international has announced its financial with same period last year. compared with same period olive tree scam, which was committee to determine the quality standards, espe- results for half year ended However, revenues from last year mainly on account unearthed earlier this year, degrees in Electrical Engi- funding agencies for devel- reasons and find the people cially the size and health neering from UET Lahore, oping and implementing June 30, 2016 and declared Voice services remained of increased operational ef- have yet to be penalised, responsible for the loss. of plants. It concluded that 10% interim cash dividend suppressed mainly due to ficiency of PTCL Group, the though the evidence clearly IIT, Chicago and Purdue long-term power infrastruc- The committee unearthed the onus lay on both sides – University, West Lafayette ture projects. He managed to the shareholders. deregulation of ICH. PTCL net profit after tax showed indicates misappropriation mismanagement and lapses the importing company and In the meeting, the Board operating expenses during slight decrease of 2% due in the project that is worth respectively. He also at- projects around the globe the project management. tended many management including in Canada, US, of Directors has declared the period were reduced by to increased new tax charge Rs2.44 billion. The report also held the 10% interim cash dividend 4% compared with same on account of 8% minimum The project was part of and technical courses from Ghana, Guatemala, India, DPP responsible for the lack renowned institutions. Indonesia, New Caledonia, to the shareholders. PTCL period last year due to effec- tax requirements which was the Public Sector Develop- of observation and quality Group earned Rs. 58.96 tive cost optimization meas- accounted for in the finan- ment Programme (PSDP) His expertise includes; Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, control despite the presence corporate management, Uganda and Pakistan. billion revenue during the ures in place. Net profit of cial results of half year 2016. aimed at promoting olive of fungus. It was also observed cultivation across the coun- that, against the agreed terms try to reduce the hefty ed- and conditions, supplies did ‘IUCN commission striving to ible oil import bill. not start within the stipulated Solar Dryer technology introduced by PARC The National Agriculture period of 45 days. Research Council (NARC) in in the procurement process On March 9, 2016 while to improve production of date farmers expand database on ecosystems’ November last year awarded handled by NARC and the showing its dissatisfaction STAFF REPORT ISB: and understanding of the These activities are be- STAFF REPORT KHI: same scientific rigor and a tender to a company for olive project management. over the inquiry into the The Solar-cum-Gas Fired farmers and equip them- ing conducted under the The IUCN Pakistan on Mon- process as that of the IUCN providing 400,000 imported The committee also listed olive project, the National Date Dryer to dehydrate selves with proper drying SAARC development day organised a presentation Red List of Species. olive plants. Upon arrival, other factors that contributed Assembly Standing Com- dates developed by Paki- techniques of dates for the funded project titled “Post- by Piet Wit, the chairperson Wit also highlighted the Department of Plant Pro- to poor communication with mittee on National Food stan Agricultural Research upcoming seasons. The harvest Management and of the IUCN Commission the importance of in- tection (DPP) gave a go-ahead the supplier such as mistakes Security and Research con- Council (PARC) is said to farmers can also use this Value Addition of Fruits in on Ecosystem Management clusive thinking where certificate for the distribution in the supply order, poor sup- stituted another committee reduce post-harvest losses Production Catchments in (CEM), at the IUCN Coun- conservation work was of these plants despite the ply terms and conditions, to further probe the issue. and improve the quality of SAARC Countries”. The try Office, Karachi. concerned and further ex- fact that most of them were less-than-efficient inspection NARC spokesperson dates. Pakistan Component of Ag- Piet Wit shared the work plained that this had led infected and undersized. procedure, negligence on Ghulam Mustafa did not According to details, ricultural Engineering Divi- of the commission on eco- to IUCN´s increased role According to details, ini- the part of management and respond when he was ap- five solar drying systems sion (AED) of PARC is also system management carried in disaster-risk reduction. tially when the issue surfaced, poor coordination. proached over phone for have already been installed overseeing the project with out over the last four years. Mahmood Akhtar Chee- the Ministry of National Food It noted that the import- comments. in Khairpur and Sukkur the assistance of AZRI Tech- He said that the commis- ma, IUCN Pakistan country Region of Sindh Province nology Field Station, locat- sion worked on specific eco- representative, highlighted PAKISTANI STUDENTS DESIGN A SOLAR POWERED CAR at Pano Aquil, Pryalo, Pir ed in Khairpur (Sindh). systems, such as wetlands, the initiatives of the IUCN STAFF REPORT ISB: sha, Muhammad Ghufran, ing some the beast minds Jo Goth, Therhi and Hayy- Dr Munir Ahmad, Chief mountains, and fisheries for protecting the ecosys- A group of five members Izaz Ahmad, and Ihsanul- world has seen. The people at Solangi in the date pro- Scientist and Director Gen- and deep-sea mining and it tems from coast to moun- students CECOS Universi- lah, which designed the car however, share a special duction areas of Sindh. At eral (AED) PARC is leading had over 20 thematic groups. tains. He highlighted the ty of Information Technol- as part of their final year rapport with technologies; these sites, PARC has also a team of scientists, which Some newer thematic significance of the IUCN´s ogy and Emerging Sciences project. the late Arfa Karim and conducted training ses- includes Dr Muhammad groups included arctic eco- role in mainstreaming of have designed a solar pow- The fertile land of Paki- hacker Shahmeer Amir are sions for local farmers and Abbas Bhutto, Senior Sci- systems, nanotechnology environmental considera- ered car. stan is known for produc- good examples. date growers with regard to system to dry other fruits. entific Officer / Incharge and aquaculture, he added. tions in development works According to local me- The talent is not just usage and maintenance of This technology can also AZRI Technology Field He encouraged the com- to be undertaken under the dia reports, the students limited to computers the these systems in order to help farmers improve their Station-Khairpur; Furrukh mission members to come China-Pakistan Economic are pursuing electrical en- youth is also good with benefit from this technol- production and enhance Ehsan, Asif Anwar and forward with new thematic Corridor (CPEC). gineering from CECOS automobiles, as a group ogy in increasing their pro- their income by produc- Sheraz Ahmad Anjum. areas to focus on. Cheema explained that University of Information of students hailing from duction as well as produc- ing high-quality dates and The delegation is actively Responding to a ques- the CPEC was a key area Technology and Emerging Peshawar have designed a ing quality dates. other fruits. This system working for the transfer of tion, Piet informed that the of focus for the IUCN Pa- Sciences. The group com- solar-powered car, which The farmers’ capacity would help meet the na- this technology among the CEM maintained a “Red kistan and that a meeting prises of five members i.e. can run at a top speed of building program would tional goal of food security farmers and date growers in List of Ecosystems” which with relevant stakeholders Ibrarullah, Ahmad You- 80 kilometres per hour. help increase capability in the country. the country. was compiled using the would take place soon.