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2nd International Conference on Textile and Clothing May 7-8, 2009
2nd International Conference on Textile and Clothing held on May 7-8, 2009 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, organized by The Textile Institute Lahore Section and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. The conference attracted a large number of textile experts, researchers, industrialists and textile students. The theme of conference was Technical Textile. Technical Textiles is the most promising area that must attract government priority to lead Pakistan in to the new realm of competitive world. The speakers from 7 countries highlight importance of Technical Textiles' for Pakistan.
Mian Tariq Mehmood, Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) was the chief guest of the inaugural session. Mian Tariq Mehmood, Chairman APTMA, Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, M. Nusrat Ali Chisti, Secretary, Textile Institute, Lahore Section and Dr Rashid Kausar, Pro-Rector UMT addressed the inaugural ceremony. The speakers highlighted the significance of the textile sector, particularly technical textiles, for Pakistan. Mr. M. Nusrat Ali Chishti highlight contribution of The Textile Institute in Pakistan Textile Industry.
The first technical session was chaired by Mr S M Qutub, The Textile Institute, Pakistan. Speakers included Dr Zubair Bandukha (President TIP Karachi), Dr Faheem Udeen (Pakistan), Mr Asim Ahmed and Miss Faiza Jamil.
The second technical session was chaired by Dr Faheem Udeen, University of Management and Technology, Lahore. Papers were presented by B Voncina (Slovenia, Europe), M Salehi (Iran), Dr Umer Farooq (UK) and Dr Arshad Mehmood.
Dr Tanveer Hussain, National Textile University, Faisalabad chaired the third session in which S Ibrahim (Czech Republic), Noman Haleem (Pakistan), Mushtaq Mangat (Pakistan) and Saad Nauman (Iran) presented their technical papers.
Papers were presented by speakers Ms Fariha Arooj (PU Pakistan), Irfan Ahmed Shaikh (Pakistan), Jausovec, B Vonica (Slovenia, Europe), Dr Sarwar Rana (Pakistan) and Ibrahim Sayed in the fourth session chaired by Dr Amjid Hussain Delawari, Comsats Institute, Pakistan.
The fifth and final session speakers Dr Lubos Hes (Czech Republic), Dr Umer Farooq and Dr Tahir Shah presented their papers.
ICTC-2009 is a serious effort in Pakistan to explore business and value addition opportunities in the promising technical textiles sector, remarked by Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Textiles, who was the Chief Guest of the concluding ceremony of the 2nd ICTC - 2009.
While speaking on the occasion he acknowledged that textiles generated forty percent employment in the country and constituted sixty percent of the GDP. He said that the National Textile Policy was formulated by the Government after taking all stakeholders into confidence but suggestions for improvement were welcome from all quarters. The policy aimed to increase exports and stimulate industrial productivity. He added that the Textile City was being set up with the same purpose and its impact on the industry was being gauged on a daily basis. He also congratulated The Textile Institute/UMT on holding the conference and said that he felt that it was an honor for him to have attended it.
Dr Baig said that the ICTC-2009 would serve as a platform for cross-fertilization of ideas through meaningful interaction of scholars, practitioners and experts already working in this area or who have a stake in this key sector and we look forward to benefit from the deliberations. Technical textiles will be one of the most prosperous industries in the coming years, he added. Unfortunately, Pakistan is far behind in technical textiles. ICTC-2009 aimed to generate a change for the better by bringing together experts from different parts of the world. Nevertheless, the government is taking up steps to address the key issues in the critical textile sector.
Elaborating the steps taken by the government to help the textile industry, he said that the textile sector was tax free for one year. The government was seeking advice from experts and institutions and the co-operation of institutions such as Textile Institute, UMT was essential for the progress of the textile sector. He also promised financial assistance by the government for setting up a Technical Textile Research and Development Center in UMT. He said that the government was considering abolishing all duties on raw materials and friendly countries were being consulted for technology transfer. He added that ensuring access to international markets was also a top priority.
The 2nd International Conference on Textile and Clothing (ICTC) 2009 played host to delegates and experts from seven countries of the world who presented their research papers and emphasized the importance of technical textiles for Pakistan. They also urged the government to take steps to develop technical textiles on a priority basis.
M. Nusrat Ali Chishti,
Honorary Secretary,
Lahore Section.
Lahore Section plans Convocation
The Lahore Section is building on its previous success by organising a second Convocation of the Textile Institute in which Associateship (CText ATI) and Licentiateship (LTI) certificates will be presented to members from Pakistan.
Helen Yeowart, Professional Affairs Director, has been specially invited to represent the Institute’s Headquarters. The guests will include the Textile Commissioner, Government of Pakistan, the Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, and the Chairman, Allied Bank of Pakistan Limited.
The main sponsors of the event are Arzoo Textile Mills, Ibrahim Fibres Limited, Associated Textile Consultants (Pvt) Limited & Noon International Ltd. The Convocation will be held at Avari Hotel, Lahore on Saturday, 25th March 2006. Participation will be by invitation only. Any members who would like to attend this event may contact any of the following office bearers of Lahore Section:
Shafqat Amin, Chairman (Phone: 042-5763292, 0300 8475004)
A. I. Ganaie, Vice Chairman (Ph: 042-5201054/55, 0300 8477273)
M. Nusrat Ali Chishti, Hon Secretary (Ph: 042-7982911/7981350, 0333 4317779)
M. Ashraf Mirza, Hon. Treasurer (Ph: 042-7461027, 0300 8466791)
A. A. Khan, Joint Secretary (Ph: 0300-4011776, 0320-4846620)
Sadiq H.Rabbani, Conferences & Events Manager (Ph: 042-6368086, 0333 4761755)
Sheikh Mansoor, Publicity Officer (Ph: 042-5028306, 0300 8403271)
Abdul Latif, Careers Advisory Officer (Ph: 0662 490194, 0333 2313353
