Pakistan Poultry Association has become 25 years old. And we are celebrating the year 2005 as the Silver Jubilee year. It is just the blessing and kindness of Allah Almighty and definitely the efforts of the all leaders, who did their best for its development. All have rendered their dedicated services for its expansion by working day and night. We always pray that may God Almighty bestow his blessing and compassion on the Poultry industry of Pakistan to keep it growing and getting more strength in the coming days.

   APPROVAL OF CENTRAL GENERAL BODY FOR SHIFTING OF PPA CENTRAL OFFICE TO ISLAMABAD.

Mr. Khalil Sattar emphasized that for lobbying and resolution of the PPA problems central office should be shifted to Islamabad as soon as possible. he added and running expenses of the office, funds are required to be generated. Haji Muhammad Bashir was invited to advise the house, on how to raise funds for the above purpose. Haji Muhammad Bashir proposed that at least 20 Lac per annum would be required for running expenses of the Central Secretariat, i.e. salaries and transportation of the secretary/staff. In addition to that, for lobbying more amounts would be required. After a detailed discussion by the house finally, it was decided that:-

 Central Secretariat would immediately be shifted from Karachi to Islamabad on rented accommodation.
b.    Dr. Bashir Mahmood Bhatti would be appointed as Central Secretary of PPA.
c.    A Suzuki Car (Cultus) will be purchased for the conveyance of the Central Secretary.
d.    An Account for Central Office would be opened in Standard Chartered Bank, Diplomat Enclave Branch Islamabad, in the Name of Pakistan Poultry Association. Chairman PPA, Mr. Raza Mehmood Khursand, Convener Central Office Standing Committee Dr. Muhammad Sadiq, and Central Secretary Dr. Bashir Mehmood Bhatti would be the signatories to operating the account.
e.    Rs.24,79,139.00 (Rs. Twenty-four Lac, Seventy-Nine thousand, One Hundred and Thirty Nine only) are balanced in PPA’s account,   raised against bird flu rumors,  will be transferred into the account of Central Office Islamabad.
f.    In addition to that Rs.17 Lacs, i.e. Rs.01 Lac per head would be remitted to PPA’s account of Central office Islamabad by 17 Companies.

The above decisions were highly appreciated by the house. Therefore it was proposed by Dr. Arshad Hanif, seconded by Mr. Khalid Salim Malik and the house approved the proposals unanimously that the Central office be immediately shifted to Islamabad.

 SHIFTING OF THE CENTRAL OFFICE OF PPA FROM KARACHI TO ISLAMABAD
Mr. Raza Mehmood Khursand was very delighted while expressing the shifting and establishment of the Central Office of PPA in Islamabad. Besides mentioning the advantages of shifting the central office to the capital area, Mr. Chairman said that PPA (Punjab Zone) was also renovated/upgraded during his tenure as Chairman PPA (Punjab Zone) and again God has given the opportunity to him to establish PPA Central Office at Islamabad. He said that efforts are being put to facilitate the industry and members of the Pakistan Poultry Association. All members highly appreciated the efforts made by the chairman PPA, initially for the selection of accurate place, provision of staff, and finally the fulfillment of allied necessities of the office.
16.    MEETING FOR BIRD FLUE HELD ON 16TH NOVEMBER 2005 AT SERENA HOTEL
ISLAMABAD.

A high-level joint meeting of the Pakistan Poultry Association, Experts from the MINFAL Government of Pakistan, and Scientists of the National Reference Laboratory Islamabad were held at Serena Hotel, Islamabad on 16th November 2005.   It was confirmed by the Experts from National Reference Laboratory, Islamabad, and private laboratories that Pakistan is free from Avian Influenza or Bird flu (H5N1). The Government has already imposed a ban on the import of poultry and its products from affected countries.  In the meeting, it was disclosed that laboratories are testing the samples and issuing reports on a weekly basis regularly.   There is no evidence of any virus of Avian Influenza in Pakistan. It was, however, emphasized that monitoring and surveillance both in public and private sectors be strengthened.  Mr. Chairman stressed the need that farmers must give special attention to the biosecurity of the farms.
sion of House No.24-R Johar Town, For PPA (Northern Zone) Office

Thank God, we have achieved the goal Under the able chairmanship of Mr. Abdul Haye Mehta, the office building committee succeeded to purchase a House of 1 x Kanal area at Johar Town. It could become possible because of the untiring efforts of Haji Muhammad Bashir, Patron In Chief PPA and Convener Office Building committee. The entire Poultry industry generously contributed towards this fund.  The inaugural ceremony of the new office of PPA (Northern Zone was arranged on 25th October 2008. To appreciate the efforts of the Patron In Chief and Chairmen of PPA, a resolution was also passed by the Zonal Executive Committee of PPA (Northern Zone). Member ZEC  Dr. Mustafa Kamal proposed Chaudhary Muhammad Azmat seconded and the House approved the following resolution unanimously:-

“Be it resolved and is hereby resolved that untiring efforts of Haji Muhammad Bashir,  Mr. Abdul Basit, Mr. Abdul Hate Mehta, and the members of the committee   put to purchase House No. 24-R located at Johar Town Lahore are highly appreciated “

Mr. Muhammad Khaleeque Arshad along with, Major (Retd) Secretary PPA Northern Zone) and the newly elected ZEC  took over the Secretariat office of  (Northern Zone) on 1st December 2008 and executed the duties with effect from the same date.