Inauguration Ceremony
The Pakistan International Food & Nutrition Health Summit 2022 commenced with a dynamic registration and networking session. The event officially kicked off with the inauguration of the expo, followed by a media talk by the Chief Guest. The inaugural session featured the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool, and the National Anthem.
Dr. Hafiz Rehan Nadeem, President of the National Alliance for Safe Food, welcomed the guests. The opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Rana Muhammad Awais Khan, Chairman of the National Alliance for Safe Food, who is also the Principal Organizer of the summit. Subsequent remarks were made by esteemed dignitaries, including Prof. Dr. Anwaar Ahmed, Mr. Tayyab Hussain Malik, Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Mr. Akhtar A. Bughio, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, Dr. Nouman Rashid Siddiqui, Dr. Abdul Razzaq, Dr. Shahazad Amin, Miss Ismat Gul Khattak, Mr. Aslam Shaheen, Mr. Saqib Rafiq, Prof. Dr. Qamar uz Zaman, Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, and Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad. The Chief Guest, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister, provided the closing remarks for the inaugural session. The session concluded with a group photo of the guests and organizing team.
Day 1: December 21, 2022
Policy Session by Riphah Institute of Public Policy
The session focused on “Zero Hunger, Food, Pharma & Nutrition – Policy Perspective,” with Dr. Nazeer Ahmed as the Session Chair and Dr. Shinawar Waseem Ali as the Co-Chair. The panel discussion included insights from Mr. Munawar Hussain, Dr. Syed Muzammil Masood, Dr. Sadia Sarwar, Dr. Zafar Mahmood, and Mr. Badar Uzman. The session concluded with closing remarks by the Session Chair and Co-Chair.
Panel Discussion by Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA)
The discussion, coordinated by Rana Awais Khan and moderated by Mr. Hamid Raza, addressed “Pharma Export Way Forward-Opportunities & Challenges.” Keynote talks were delivered by Dr. Sh. Kaiser Waheed. The panel featured Mr. Syed Farooq Bukhari, Mr. Arshad Mahmood, Mr. Usman Shoukat, and Mr. Amanullah Sheikh, with closing remarks following their presentations.
Policy Dialogue by Pakistan Dairy Association
This dialogue, chaired by Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, revolved around “Safe Milk Safe Nation – Right of Every Citizen.” Dr. Shahzad Amin provided opening remarks, and Dr. Muhammad Nasir presented on “Safe Milk Law, Implementation Framework, Dairy Development & Demand Generation.” The panel discussion included Miss Rafia Haider, Prof. Dr. Rashid Aftab, Dr. Nouman Rashid Siddiqui, and Mr. Saud Bangash.
Session by Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority
The session on “Impact of Regulations in Healthcare,” coordinated by Mr. Abdullah Sarfraz and Mr. Haseeb Ahmed, was moderated by Dr. Hafiz Rehan Nadeem. Dr. Quaid Saeed and Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan provided opening remarks, with a panel discussion concluding the session.
Technical Session 01
The session, chaired by Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Hussain and co-chaired by Dr. Yasir Durrani, focused on nutritional implications and innovative research. Keynote talks covered various topics including milk lactoferrin, probiotic cheese, maternal determinants of breastfeeding, and indigenous fruits for nutritional security. The session concluded with remarks from the Session Chair and Co-Chair.
Day 2: December 22, 2022
National Seminar on Halal Food & Pharma
The seminar, coordinated by Ainy Zehra and moderated by Dr. Hafiz Rehan Nadeem, explored various aspects of Halal food and pharma. Notable speakers included representatives from PNAC & PHA, Dr. Noor Wali Shah, Dr. Hafiz Sajid Anwar, Dr. Mufti Muhammad Qasim, Mufti Misbahullah Sabir, Mr. Qasid Ahmad, Dr. Mufti Abdul Karim, and Dr. Kashif. The session concluded with remarks from the Guest of Honor, Mr. Abdullah Hameed Gul, and a final vote of thanks.
Session by HAND Pakistan
Focusing on “One Health & Non-Communicable Diseases,” this session was chaired by Mr. Shahrukh Ali Khan and co-chaired by Dr. Hajra Ahmed. Key topics included drug abuse awareness, alternative medicines, and risk factors associated with NCDs, with talks delivered by experts such as Dr. Humera Shafi Makhdoom, Dr. Daniel Bashir, Ms. Faseeha Aman, Dr. Madiha Iftikhar, Dr. Asad Ali, Dr. Israr, Ms. Qurat Ul Ain, and Dr. Adeela Rehman.
Technical Session 02
This session, chaired by Dr. Abdul Sattar Shah and co-chaired by Dr. Rai Muhammad Amir, addressed food safety challenges and advancements. Topics included dietary habits, health impacts of dragon fruit, dietary antioxidants, and polyphenols’ role in cancer metastasis. The session concluded with remarks from the Session Chair and Co-Chair.
Closing Session
The summit concluded with closing remarks from key figures including Dr. Muhammad Jahangir, Dr. Yasir Durrani, Prof. Dr. Anwar Ahmed, Dr. Amer Mumtaz, Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Dr. Abdul Sattar Shah, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, Mr. Shahrukh Ali Khan, Prof. Dr. Shafiq ur Rahman, and a summit report presented by Prof. Dr. Rashid Aftab/Rana Awais Khan. The final vote of thanks was given by Dr. Hafiz Rehan Nadeem.
Summary:
The Pakistan International Food & Nutrition Health Summit 2022 was a comprehensive and impactful event that brought together experts and stakeholders from various fields to discuss critical issues related to food safety, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and health regulations. The summit successfully facilitated meaningful discussions, presentations, and policy dialogues, contributing to advancements in these crucial areas.