The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Chairman Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol has called upon the government to support the auto parts industry, which has great potential to earn huge foreign exchange through exports. He said that auto parts vendors have the potential to grab a share in the international markets and need government focus to utilize its potential.
While talking to media during his visit to the Pakistan auto parts show, Saigol said that there was a need for more such events, which would facilitate buyers in getting acquainted with locally engineered and exportable products.
Amidst grave uncertainty and severe pressure on sharply melting foreign exchange reserves, the government will have to include the locally made auto parts in the negative list, as the import bill of auto parts is as high as Completely Built Units (CBU) and completely Knocked Down Units’ (CKD) Import Bill, which is not only dangerous for the local auto industry but also eroding the foreign exchange reserves, he said.
He also called for halting import of auto parts in the country, as banning the import of those products which are being made locally can aid in averting the looming threat of default. He said that Pakistan can easily save billions of dollars by controlling the under-invoicing and smuggling of tyres and parts of motorcycles, cars and tractors.n

Solutions Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, a private sector company has donated 5 sets of BIPAP machines (model: BP 30 manufactured by Hunan Beyond Medical Technology China.) to Shalimar Institute of Health.
Solutions says it is putting its endeavor into every National Nobel Cause and will continue to play its moral, ethical and practical role.
We have seen tremendous and remarkable efforts in the Healthcare system and found Shalimar Institute of Health leading upfront, the company says.
Pandemic Covid 19 was and is a major challenge for the healthcare system in Pakistan.
In the background, the company has made this donation.
It merits mentioning that Solutions has already donated 800 units of BIPAP to many healthcare institutions in Pakistan through NDMA. ‘Our team is competent enough to train paramedical staff for the operation

Pakistan Auto Show hosted a symposium on “Pakistan Automotive Industry 2040: A Paradigm Shift on the second day of the event.The motive of the 2nd Edition of PAAPAM Symposium 2022was to provide a platform for key stakeholders of the industry and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), to come together and share their insights for sustainable growth and suggestions for policy realignments. The experts created solutions for the current challenges and opportunities in the Auto Engineering industry.The Chief Organizer of this Symposium – Iftikhar Ahmed stated that: The event focuses on the Industry-Government-Academia Linkage, to engage the stakeholders, engineers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Auto-Parts Manufacturers (APM), and the end-users, to understand the evolving needs of this industry and devise more suitable policies for sustainable development of our sector and enhance its contributions to the national economy.”Chief guest Secretary Industries, Ahmed Javed Qazi, Guest of Honor Chairman PEC, Najib Haroon, President, and CEO of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited –TAKAFUMI KOIKE, Chairman of Millat Tractors Limited – Sikandar Mustafa Khan, Haroon Sharif Institutional economist &former minister of state, Chairman of Engineering Development Board – Almas Hyder and Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission, were among the most prominent speakers at PAAPAM Symposium 2022. The Pakistan Auto Show 2022 was expected to attract over 100,000 visitors being the largest exhibition of automobiles in the country, held at the Expo Centre in Lahore. This valuable initiative of the ‘Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), represents over 3000 large, medium & small industries from all over Pakistan. The theme of this year’s event is; “MADE IN PAKISTAN”.The diverse categories of exhibitors will include; Passenger Cars, Trucks, Buses, Tractors, Rickshaws, Motorcycles, Auto parts Manufacturers, Services providers, Machinery makers, Tool-makers, Antique cars, and Heavy motorbikes along with related service industries like accessories, Tracking & insurance, etc. It will feature fascinating innovations and technologies while highlighting CSR, traffic safety, and public awareness campaigns. FREE Exhibitors’ Directories are being distributed among the visitors.The quantum of local parts used for domestic car assembly has risen substantially over the last 10 years, raising Pakistan among the top 40 automobile-manufacturing countries. It contributes major revenues to the national exchequer, so the Government must ensure a conducive environment to nurture more investments and

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with its mandate of regulating the quality of engineering education and practice of engineering, is functioning as a key driving force for achieving rapid and sustainable growth in all national, economic, and social fields. Before entering into policymaking and designing activities for concerned audiences, it is always a good idea to seek direction from real stakeholders, listening to affectees of the existing system and policies, thus getting better suggestions and fruitful deliberations on realistic solutions to be implemented.
For this purpose, PEC Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee (ICE) organized a National Dialogue to Eradicate Engineers’ Unemployment through Entrepreneurial Settings in Islamabad.
The inaugural was presided over by Secretary MoST. The Chairman, of PEC extended the welcome remarks and gave his input for discourse during the event. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain, Convener ICE, apprised the audience about the main concept and objectives to be achieved through this dialogue. Mr. Ghulam Memon, Secretary MoST appreciated the efforts and ensured the support for any such initiative required from the Ministry. Convener CIRC Engr. Sikandar Khatak, Convener AILC Engr. Zahid Hussain Khand were also in attendance. Engr. Zubair Shaikh (Moderator Sindh), Engr. Riasat Ali Changazi. (Moderator Baluchistan), Engr. Nasir Baig (Moderator ICT, GB & AJK), Engr. Javed Iqbal (Moderator KPK) and Engr. Imran Khan Cheema (Moderator Punjab) gave their precious time to anchor the dialogue.
Background
The program was planned to be an event to provide a platform for all sectors of engineering graduates (employed, unemployed, self-employed, employers, etc.).
Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain, the Convener of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee called nominations for the event, from Chairman PEC, and Vice Chairmen PEC of all provinces including CT, AJK & GB.
Each group was to present provincial recommendations for the issue followed by inter-provincial discussions. The discussions were to be concluded as recommendations to be presented at the Closing Ceremony in front of all PEC Vice Chairmen, Chairman, Convener of relevant Committees of PEC and concerned Ministry(ies). Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee has planned to design and plan future activities in line with the recommendations received at the end of the event thereby making the role of the Committee more relevant, effective, and owned by all stakeholders.
The event pronouncement aimed to encompass policy recommendations and a way forward to eradicate engineers’ unemployment as well as enhancing their skill-set for contribution in the National development as major operators of the economic engine of the country.

NESPAK has won the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Services in open bidding for the construction of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) Project, it was stated by Dr. Tahir Masood, Managing Director NESPAK here on Thursday.
The NGIA project is being implemented under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) program. Main components of the airport such as the main runway, taxiways, apron, visual aids, navigational aids, ATC tower, FCR building, radar & radio building, AFL works, waterworks, car parking, and some ancillary buildings are being undertaken by the Chinese side for which NESPAK in PMC role will act as “Employer’s Representative”. The additional works related to the power supply and security infrastructure works of airside, construction of a residential complex for CAA’s staff, and Camp for Airport Security Force (ASF) staff including all external services i.e., water supply network, stormwater drainage works, roads, firefighting works, power supply network, telecommunication works, etc. are covered under Pakistani side scope of works for which NESPAK will act as the “Engineer” for the construction supervision services. The Consultancy Agreement has been already signed between NESPAK and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
Meanwhile, amendment No.2 incorporating the additional scope of work was signed by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and NESPK at P&D Directorate, Karsaz, Karachi. The estimated cost of additional work is around Rs 10 billion. NESPAK is already providing consultancy services for Detailed Design and Field Design Support Services (FDSS) for New Gwadar International Airport Project. The new $246 million Greenfield New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be made operational by September 2023 to welcome local and international flights to the port city.n