Some People do not stop - Arif Ali Khan is one of them
Ex
chairman PIA
and BCCP Mr. Arif Ali Khan is working with Arabian Sea Country Club
these Days. Editor Jeevey Pakistan met him at his office located in side
the club. At present we are publishing some pictures of this club so
that those who have no idea, can see that in pictorial visit to
the club.
Democracy Wins at Karachi Press Club, The Panel gets victory, Imtiaz Faran & A H Khanzada will lead the club in 2010
The cement Industry of Pakistan has around 25 active Players. Around 10% have less than 2% market share each. At the same time the top 4 players controle more than 40% production capacity in the industry. The cement sector is divided into the north and south zones. Presently north zone accounts for around 80% of the rated capacity with 19 plants, while south zone accounts for 20% with 10 plants.
Performance determinants
Non of the cement producer enjoy any material product differentiation because of highly commoditize nature of the product .Consumers usually regard Prics as a key determinant. Important constitution of the cost are energy - over 50% of cost of production of cement - and transportation costs. In addition to these elements efficiency of production process is critical in keeping the overall cost structure competitive. In this regard size of the plant, its age, origin - European or Chinese - integration of various components and above all the expertise of the management team are important.
Until recent years , almost all the plants operating in the country based on furnace oil, but the increasing furnace oil prices encourage the cement industry to switch over to comparative lt more cost effective coal firing system. However the prices of coal risen sharply over the recent period. Therefore some plants use the mixture of coal and the gas , alternating between the two as per changes in prices and availability. .........Continue (courtesy to Pakistan Business Review)
PSQCA and Cement Sector
General (Rtd.) Rehamt, Chairman All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, while speaking to correspondent of the daily news said that we can pay 0.50% of the quantity sold as marking fee only. He said that all the export in bulk may be exempted from the marking fee. He said that the existing marking fee is unaffordable.
Presently cement industry is paying Rs. 800 per ton as FED and 16% as GST, which comes around Rs.750/- per ton. Moreover a roalty of Rs. 10 - 15 per ton is paid to the provincial government for using lime stone. If compared with this tax regime the marking fee of PSQCA of around Rs. 5 - 6 is meager compared to service deliver. A number of cement manufacturers have become defaulters due to non payment of the marking fee for last many years which has mounted the outstanding amount up to about five hundred million. On sending the recovery letters to cement manufacturers they have challenged demand of marking fee by PSQCA in courts.
Marking fee on cement was notified @ of 0.15% of annual production on January 13, 1986. It was revised as 0.1% of ex- factory price with effect from, April 1, 2008 under SRO 29 (KE) / 2008 dated Febraury 27, 2008. According to revised rate marking fee lies between Rs. 5 to Rs.6 per ton. The news correspondent took the view point of DG PSQCA Engr. Aftab Ahmed Memon . Responding to the correspondent's query, The DG PSQCA said that the annual accounts of cement manufacturers indicate that their income areon the rise and profits are running in to billions but they are denying the legal marking fee of 0.1% of ex factory price. DG PSQCA has said that he is ready to resolve the issue with the cement manufacturers despite the fact that the matter is in the court of Law. He added that he has written to management of various cement units to come and present their point of view. About Non Renewal of licenses, He said that license of only those cement units would be renewed who cleared their dues. PSQCA grant license for use of PS mark on the product and accordingly manufacturers are levied with Marking fee. This mark is symbol of conformance of the product or process to relevant Pakistan Standards.
Pakistan ranks the eight among high TB burden countries in the world, with an estimated prevalence of 177/100,000. This means every year approximately 300, 000 people suffer from tuberculosis in Pakistan. Pakistan is confronted with challenges in health of local communities because of changing atmosphere and environment over last few years. Poverty, lack of basic health services, poor nutrition and inadequate living conditions all contribute to the spread of Tuberculosis. In turn illness and death from TB reinforces and deepens poverty in many communities. A key challenge for TB control today is finding those people who have limited access to effective TB treatment and curing them. In a very successful example of a public private partnership Greenstar (Good Life) works with the National TB Control Program to complement the government in its effects to detect TB patients and to treat them using the very successful directly observed therapy (DOTS) intervention. Greenstar activities include:
• Identification of possible TB patients
• Facilitation for testing
• Registration for treatment with the provider
• Provision of medication directly to their home for the full eight month course of treatment.
Our main objective is to reduce the morbidity and mortality on account of TB. World TB day will be observed on 24th March 2009 through out the world to raise awareness among public about this global epidemics. To commemorate World TB day, Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan organizes series of events all over Pakistan and all the activities will be carried out in collaboration with relevant government departments, partner organizations and civil society. Major activities include awareness walks, community awareness activities, and advocacy and seminars. I am stopping TB is more than slogan.
Good Life is commuted to make a significant contribution in the fight against TB in Pakistan by taking a social marketing approach and involving private sector, medical doctors (1080 our trained doctors) and the civil society. The Pilot Intervention encompasses training of private providers, recruitment and training of field staff and treatment supporters, development and implementation of targeted Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy and DOTS through social franchising and referral networking and monitoring evaluation of the strategy and effectiveness. Piloting of this intervention was carried out initially in two cities and subsequently increased to five due to the unbelievable achievements.
We addresses the underlining ill cause of health by promoting prevention; education and economic well beings with in the community achieving equity of access to health services. During past years we have been working very hard to help our people become healthier.
Greenstar envisions a Pakistan where people plan their families and have improved maternal and child health and reduced tuberculoses burden. Greenstar aims to be an organization of competent professionals, passionate about improving the lives of poor people in Pakistan. To improve the quality of life among people throughout Pakistan by increasing access to and use of health products, services and information, particularly in the lower socio-economic population groups.
Although much is being done, we are confident that if we continue to invest time and energy with our partners, we will be able to make an even greater difference in the lives of those people we serve. Provided By Dr.Nazish
Neekwals’s Message
after been treated by Good Life
At the completion of his treatment Neekwals was very happy. He was willing
to deliver a message to other T.B patient. Neekwals expressed in his message
that Tuberculosis is now no more life threatening! It is curable. this is my request
to them that please do not be disappointed, get treated, and complete
treatment should be taken for 08 months under the supervision of the
Treatment Supporter and according to the advice of doctor.
