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4-5 May 16
Baluchistan University
Quetta
RIPP-Riphah International University Organized Technical Session
on “Developing innovation districts of Baluchistan through
Economic development of science & technology” at Quetta
Summit
Summit Introduction:
1st “Invention to innovation summit” was organized by IRP-
Institute of Research Promotion and University of Baluchistan,
Riphah International University, Turbat University, Lasbela University
and others collaborative partners at Baluchistan University Quetta
on 4-5 May 2016. The summit aim was to bridging the gap among
the universities, research institutes, public and corporate sector,
developing culture of creating and sharing knowledge.
Speaking at the occasion Mr. Muhammad Achakzai
Governor Baluchistan, Dr. Javed Iqbal, Vice chancellor
Baluchistan University Quetta, Mr. Manzoor Somroo President ECO
Science foundation and Mr. Abid Shairwani Director IRP discussed
the role of academicians, researchers, scholars, corporate
consultants and institutes/organizations associated in various
disciplines about innovation in science and technology in Pakistan.
Speakers emphasis to promote high quality research culture
including facilitating the processes of knowledge creation and
sharing in Baluchistan is required to develop it.
Mr. Abid Shairwani paid special thanks to Baluchistan
University, Riphah International University, Lasbela University, Turbat
University and all other participating organizations on taking part in
the summit by organizing special technical sessions and on
presentation of projects at Exhibition.
About 500 research expert participated in the summit and
more than 50 stalls were exhibited in the summit by the students of
various universities on science and technology innovations.
Presentation of Technologies – Exhibition of Academic & Industrial Innovative Products/Models – Workshops on Research
Commercialization - Business Plan Competition – Innovation Awards - Networking for Innovators
DAY 01: Program– May 04, 2016 Venue: University of Balochistan, Quetta
University of Balochistan
Pakistan Science Foundation
9:00-10:00 am
Session 01: Inauguration
Welcome Address by Dr. Waheed Noor, Director, ORIC, University of Balochistan, Quetta
Address by Mr. Abid H K Shirwani, CEO, Institute of Research Promotion/DG, UMT
Address by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation
Address by Dr. Anwar ul Hasan Gilani, Chairman Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Address by Eng. Farooq Ahmed Bazai, Vice Chancellor, BUITEMS
Address by Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Jabeen, Vice Chancellor, SBKWU
Address by Prof. Dr. Javeid Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, University of Balochistan Address by Chief Guest Governor Baluchistan
Break
Inauguration of Exhibition –Technologies Expo having Prototypes, Models, Idea Posters
(10:00-11:00 am)
ORGANIZER SESSIONS
Riphah International University
Session 02: Role of Economic Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation
Review of technical barriers on S&T
Defining quotas policy, resolving issue related to import and export
International economic regimes and indigenous S&T growth
Organizer: Dr. Rashid Aftab- Riphah University [email protected] – 0320-5172314
SBKWU, Quetta
Session 03: Technologies for Horticulture – Fruits and Vegetables
Presentation of viable technologies for horticulture and industry feedback
Presentation of industry innovation in processing technology
Organizer: Dr. Naheed Sajjad – 03337840712 – [email protected]
Institute of Biochemistry, UoB
Session 04: Product and Process Innovation in Natural & Life Sciences
Presentation of viable technologies from biosciences and natural sciences
Presentation of industry innovation in process development for indigenous technologies
Organizer: Dr. Imran [email protected]
Break
01:00-2:00pm
BUITEMS
Session 05: Technologies for Electronics and Communication
Presentation of viable technologies for ICT sector and feedback by industry
Presentation of industry innovation in electrical and communication
Organizer: Prof. M. Naeem Shahwani – 03138744737 – [email protected]
University of Turbat
Session 06: Impact of CPEC Economic Policies on Science, Technology & Innovation
Presentation on developmental areas of transport infrastructure and telecommunications
Presentations on economic vitality of CPEC in the areas of energy insecurity
Feedback of participants and entrepreneurs.
Organizer: Abdul Majid Nasir – 03232931036 – [email protected]
Technical Session by RIPHAH International University:
One of the key technical session is organized by Riphah
Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University on
“Developing innovation districts of Baluchistan through Economic
development of science & technology”. The session focus on
economic growth and its relation with Science Technology
Innovation framework in Baluchistan in areas including; Agriculture
& Fruits, Textile, Tourism industry, minerals/mines, Water Resource
Development etc. The same will be discussed in context with
potential of various innovation districts of the province particularly
Lasbela and chamman. Speakers generally focused on the
impact of Economic Policy on S&T by taking in to account the
specific circumstances that influence the S&T innovation with
respect to development of Baluchistan.
Speakers:
1- Dr. Rashid Aftab Director RIPP
Topic: Impact of Economic Policy on Science & Technology and
Innovative Districts for Development of Baluchistan
2- Mr. Abid Shairwani Chairman IRP
Topic: Concept of Triple Helix Model for Development
3- Syed Mohsin Ali KP industrial Zone
Topic: District Level Economic Policies to promote industrialization in
Lasbela
4- Dr. Khalid Khan HoD Economic Department
Lasbela University
Topic: District Level Innovation Clusters – Profile and Economic Potentials
of District Lasbela
5- Dr. Ghulam Khaliq Lasbela University
Topic: Agriculture Potentials of District Lasbela
6- Dr. Nasrullah Dean VAS Lasbela University
Topic: Lasbela: The Economic Future of Baluchistan
7- Prof. Zakir Traveler Agent Association
Topic: Tourism Development
8- Dr. Khurram Tariq Pakistan Hosiery & Knitwear
Manufacture
Topic: Industry Requirements to Develop Textile Industry in District Lasbela
9- Mr. Anjum Rafat Vice President Lasbela
Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Industries at Lasbela District
10-Mr. Qazi Abul Bari Chamman Chamber of
Commerce
Topic: Policies to develop Chamman district as trading hub of Baluchistan
Mr. Abid Shairwani:
He presented the concept of Triple Helix. He said Triple Helix
concept comprises three basic elements: (1) a more prominent
role for the university in innovation, on a par with industry and
government in a knowledge–based society; (2) a movement
toward collaborative relationships among the three major
institutional spheres, in which innovation policy is increasingly an
outcome of interaction rather than a prescription from
government; (3) in addition to fulfilling their traditional functions,
each institutional sphere also “takes the role of the other”
performing new roles as well as their traditional function. Institutions
taking non-traditional roles are viewed as a major potential source
of innovation in innovation.
He said the Triple Helix model is that the potential for innovation
and economic development in a Knowledge Society lies in a more
prominent role for the university and in the hybridization of
elements from university, industry and government to generate
new institutional and social formats for the production, transfer
and application of knowledge. This vision encompasses not only
the creative destruction that appears as a natural innovation
dynamics but also the creative renewal that arises within each of
the three institutional spheres of university, industry and
government, as well as at their intersections.
Dr Rashid Aftab:
Presented Pakistan S&T Situation & Development of Baluchistan
With respect to Innovation districts and Baluchistan Potential and
also presented comparative analysis of Pakistan economics.
Pakistan S&T situation regarding GDP ratio to R&D, expenditure on
R&D per capita, comparison of Pakistan with developed and
under developed countries, Pakistan GDP-official exchange rate is
0.32 % of the world economy while we have Agriculture- 20.1%,
Industry- 25.5%, and Services- 54.4% labor composition. R&D
expenditure of Pakistan is 0.29% of the GDP. Pakistan has only
published 1,268 Scientific and Technical Journal Articles (2011-15,
World Bank Data) while china has published 89,894 articles on
science and technology. He presented the concept of innovation
districts as a new complementary urban model is now emerging,
giving rise to what we and others are calling “innovation districts.”
These districts, by our definition, are geographic areas where
leading-edge anchor institutions and companies cluster and
connect with start-ups, business incubators and accelerators. They
are also physically compact, transit-accessible, and technically-
wired and offer mixed-use housing, office, and retail. Innovation
Districts have proven to be effective solutions for cities to
modernize their economies and pivot from traditional industrial-
based production to technology-driven services.
Discussed the potential of Baluchistan as resource rich province
holds large quantities of coal, gold, copper, silver, platinum,
aluminum and uranium , accounts for 36 percent of Pakistan’s
total gas production, potential transit zone for a pipeline
transporting natural gas from iran and turkmenistan , coastal line.
cpec (20% of Pak GDP): Gwadar port in Balochistan to China’s
Xinjiang region via a network of highways, railways and pipelines
spread over 3,000km.
Balochistan share of Pakistan's national income has historically
ranged between 3.7% to 4.9% Pakistan's GDP and since 70s the
trend is declining. There are up wards of 150,000 enterprises in
Baluchistan, most of which are small and informal, Lasbela
District oil refinery has been constructed in 2014,oil refinery
capable of processing 120,000 barrels of oil, Balochistan describes
total water potential of the province is 12.2 MAF (Inland and
coastal streams = 5 MAF-41%, Indus assured supplies = 3.9 MAF-
32%, Flood supplies = 2.5 MAF -20%, Groundwater = 0.8 MAF-(7%).
The water table has been declining continuously the deficit in
Quetta sub-basin is about 21,000 AF per year and that the aquifer
storage will be exhausted in 20 years, Dams with height above the
foundation greater than 15 metres (49 ft) are known as large dams.
Balochistan has 30 large dams out of 65 total dams.
S& T Policies are not implemented as per design since 1965. 3.5% of
GDP in science, technology and innovation can be “the game
changer” to develop socio-economic condition of the country.
The budget allocation for S&T must be enhanced to 1% of GDP
immediately. Special focus on Baluchistan required by considering
Tribal Society issues. Little Exploration & Declining Production can
batter by providing Security and developing Corporate Social
Responsibility among society. Concept of Innovation Districts may
be developed in the leading districts of Baluchistan with an
integrated approach.
Dr Ghulam Khaliq:
He presented Agriculture potential of District Lasbela and The
need for a change in policies and strategies for sustainable food
security; discussing the economy of Pakistan he said about
Employment & GDP, Agriculture is the single largest sector of
Pakistan economy. It contributes 21% of GDP & employs 45% of
the labor force (GoP, 2011-2012) while Foreign exchange It
accounts for about 70% of the foreign exchange earnings, through
export of raw material, semi manufactured, processed agricultural
products, especially cotton, cotton cloth & rice and as for as Agri-
business is concern it is about 68% of the rural population directly
or indirectly depends on agriculture (Pakistan, 2012) he said that
Baluchistan has a unique environment for the production of a
great variety of quality fruits. Baluchistan is known as the fruit-
basket of the country, because Grapes, cherry & almond: 90% of
the total production, Date palm: 70%, Peach, pomegranate &
apricot: 60% and Apple: 34%. About lasbela district Rabi crops are
Wheat, Barley, Pules, Fodder, Vegetables, Kharif crops are Cotton,
Sorghum, Maize, Seasum, Castrol, Mong been, Onion, Million,
Chillies & Gour seed, Major fruits are Banana & Chikum while
Minor fruits are Papaya, Coconut, Guva, Beer, Citrus, Mango, Falsa,
Imli, Jack Fruit, Custard Apple & Strawberry. Overall fruit cultivation
occupied 27% of the total irrigated area of District Lasbela.
61% of Baluchistan people have faces food security problems, 30
Districts of Baluchistan are food insecure. Only Quetta and
Jaffarabad districts have food security in the entire province. The
source of food is agriculture; however this sector requires incentive
to the farmers. Majority of the growers are selling their produce to
the contractors. The farmers get low price of their produce,
cannot afford high transportation cost and unable to establish
orchard. The rural economy of Balochistan is highly dependent on
agriculture & is virtually at the mercy of seasonal rainfall.
During 1998-2004 drought reduced rain-fed crop yield by 60-80%,
irrigated crop yield by 15-20%, and led to the deaths of
approximately 2.0 million animals, (FAO/WFP, 2000) Rural
communities of Balochistan that had been devastated by drought
faced great difficulties to return to normal once the drought
period passed due to the dependence of their livelihoods on
agriculture.
Mr, Khurram Tariq:
He presented Economic Policies Impact on Science, Technology
and Innovation. (Requirements of developing Textile Industry in
District Lasbela) and discussed the importance of textile industry
The global export and garment industry, including clothing is
currently worth nearly $ 931 Billion. Michigan State University),
Single Fashion week in New York City funnels approximately $20
million into the country’s economy. The UK fashion industry is
estimated to support 797,000 jobs. In Turkey, textiles and apparel
sector is the biggest contributor to the country’s economy. Now
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is aiming at total exports of
$28.5 billion while discussing the textile industry situation at pakistan
he said Pakistan is the 16th largest exporter of textile products in
the world. This sector contributes 9.5% to the GDP and provides
employment to about 15 million people or roughly 30% of the 49
million workforce of the country. Pakistan is the 4th largest
producer of cotton with the third largest spinning capacity in Asia
after China and India, and contributes 5% to the global spinning
capacity. Our total area is 800,000 square Km. 25% of the total
area is cultivatable. 70% is cultivated are is in Punjab, 20% in Sindh,
9% in KPK, 1% in Baluchistan and Fossils of cotton seeds found in
Mahar Garrh have traces of fissile from 5000 BC, which means
there was cotton at that time. So cotton is not new to Baluchistan.
He said there are different stages of Textile and Apparel Industry. It
is not necessary at all to start with conventional industry style and
at Lasbela A project was developed to grow cotton in 9 districts.
The study has to include site specific adaptive trial. Food farming
is already underway in Winder basin. Lasbela should be focused
and Being part of Baluchistan which has highest coal reservoir,
should we expect un interrupted, low cost electricity being
provided at PKR 3.0 per unit to industry here? We will need a Tax
free zone in addition to low cost electricity ? (why Tax free zones
don’t work in Pakistan )we Can copy China Honk Kong relation
ship of 1990.
Dr. Khalid Khan
He Presented District Level Innovation Clusters – Profile and
Economic Potentials of District Lasbela. Lasbela (Las Bela) was
separated from Kalat after granting district status on 30 June, 1954.
The district is located in the South of Quetta City, Lasbela Sharing
its boundaries in the East with Sindh Province, West with Awaran
and Gwadar Districts In the North with Khuzdar District is in the
North and South is Arabian Sea. Area-wise district Lasbela is the
7th largest district in Balochistan and has an area of 15,153 square
kilometers while the headquarters of the district are in “Uthal” town,
while the district consists of nine tehsils; Bela, Uthal, Hub, Lakhra,
Somiani, Dureaji, Lairi, Gaddani and Konnaj economic potential of
the district Lasbela are Industry and manufacturing,
Tourism ,Agriculture , Livestock , Fisheries and Mining.
Probably Pakistan would not be that much economically
dependent on Karachi as an industrial and financial capital as
Balochistan is on Lasbela – a district that gives 90% of industrial
output and 70% of revenue generated by the province.
industrialization of Lasbela started 29 years ago, when the
Government of Balochistan established LIEDA in 1984 to eradicate
poverty. LIEDA then developed five industrial estates in the district
along the RCD Highway that connects Karachi to Gwadar and
Karachi to Quetta. Hub Industrial & Trading Estate (HITE), Marble
City Gaddani (MCG), Winder Industrial & Trading Estate (WITE) ,
Special Industrial Zone (SIZ - Winder) and CEMEFACTORY is also
located at Lasbela. In the south east Lasbela District oil refinery
has been constructed in 2014,OIL REFINERY capable of processing
120,000 barrels of oil. Furthermore, a POWER STATION is located
adjacent to refinery that produces about 1350 MW of power.
Today, there are over 300 industrial units in these five estates, of
which 202 are operational. But what is important is that these units
produce revenue of over Rs11 billion in sales tax and income tax
that makes up over 70% of the revenue for Balochistan. The
biggest association of the business community in Lasbela district is
the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) that has
over 200 members.
Tourism is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world,
which accounts for 10 per cent of the global GDP. It is an
important means of income generation, job creation, poverty
reduction, foreign exchange earnings and promotion of cross-
cultural understanding and cooperation. Hingol National Park,
Kund malir beach, Nani Mandar , Gadani Beach and Shrine of
Shah Bilawal, Lahut-i-Lamakan, Kumb Shrine, Shireen and Farhad,
Sassi and Punnu, PirFida Hussain, Pir Moosiani , Pir Mohiuddin, Mai
Gondrani, Hinglaj, Pir Koonana, Pir Shah Bukhari,Pir Meeran, Pir
Bukur, Darga Baba Juman Shah Uthal are located at Lasbela.
According to an estimate, 60 species of fish and 10 of shrimps,
including the best in the world, are found in the District . It
produces 102,000 (approximately) tons of fish per year. But
Fisherman of Lasbela still follow the old, and obsolete methods of
fishing. They are unaware of latest fishing technologies. Moreover,
local fishermen have no processing plant for preservation of their
catch.
There is only one way to go forward i.e. Innovation , innovation
and innovation (Innovation in Small and medium-sized enterprises
(SME).
Recommendation for Government:
• 3.5% of GDP in science, technology and innovation can be
“the game changer” to develop socio-economic condition
of the country.
• The budget allocation for R&D must be enhanced to 1% of
GDP immediately.
• Innovation Fund may be created with specific allocation for
Baluchistan as per its potential.
• Special focus on Baluchistan required by considering
Tribal Society issues. Little Exploration & Declining
Production can batter by providing Security and developing
Corporate Social Responsibility among society.
• There is only one way to go forward i.e. Innovation ,
innovation and innovation (Innovation in Small and
medium-sized enterprises (SME))
Recommendation for Industry:
• Concept of Innovation Districts may be developed in the
leading districts of Baluchistan with an integrated approach.
• Encourage of SME and innovation in SME & Urbanization
(innovation clusters)
Recommendation for University:
• The budget allocation for R&D must be enhanced