Export of Prawns To UAE
Export of Prawns To UAE
Export of Prawns To UAE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are highly grateful to Allah The Most Beneficent and Merciful and deepest Gratitude to Sayyidna Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him), the city of knowledge, who has bestowed me with spiritual and physical strength, courage, wisdom and patience to complete this thoughtful and laborious work. We would like to express our sincere and deep sense of gratitude to reverend Sir Abdul Rehman, who guided and encouraged us in an excellent and most professional manner throughout our project. We really feel extremely proud to have worked under his dynamic guidance, sympathetic attitude and keen interest at the each and every step of research activities and the write up of the manuscript. Without his encouragement and able guidance it would have been totally impossible for us to complete our project.
Executive Summary
United Arab Emirates declared its independence in 1971. It is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm alQaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE. According to the survey in 2011, the total population of UAE was 8.26 million and four-fifth of the population consists of tourist. People from about 40 countries live there. Pakistan and UAE has a very strong bond of relationship. Geographically, both countries has joint by Arabian Sea. Despite or the geographical importance Pakistan was the first country who accepted the UAE as an independent nation back in 1971. Politically both countries have very strong collaboration. UAE always funded in Pakistan for the development of it. While on the other hand, Pakistan has been supporting in military developments by providing different training to UAE army. Major imports of UAE are food and live animals, machinery and transport equipment, crude material, animal and vegetable oils, chemicals, mineral fuels and lubricants. And major import partners are China, United State of America, Germany, Iran and Japan. While the major export countries are Japan, India, South Korea, Iran and Thailand. Crude oil, Natural gas, dried fish and dates are the main export. In 2010-2011, the total trade between Pakistan and UAE was about $9 billion. The sea food export was $197million. There is the huge demand of the sea food in UAE. Despite of this, UAE has its own Sea but still the demand is so high that UAE has to export it from neighboring countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Here we are exporting the Fresh prawns, because there is sufficient demand of it and it is satisfactory from export point of view and encourages Pakistan to export it.
History of UAE
Originally the area was inhabited by a seafaring people who were converted to Islam in the 7th century. Later, a dissident sect, the Carmathians, established a powerful sheikdom, and its army conquered Mecca. After the sheikdom disintegrated, its people became pirates. Threatening the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman early in the 19th century, the pirates provoked the intervention of the British, who in 1820 enforced a partial truce and in 1853 a permanent truce. Thus what had been called the Pirate Coast was renamed the Trucial Coast. The British provided the nine Trucial states with protection but did not formally administer them as a colony. The British withdrew from the Persian Gulf in 1971, and the Trucial states became a federation called the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Two of the Trucial states, Bahrain and Oman , chose not to join the federation, reducing the number of states to seven.
The country signed a military defense agreement with the U.S. in 1994 and one with France in 1995. After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., the UAE was identified as a major financial center used by al-Qaeda in transferring money to the hijackers (two of the 9/11 hijackers were UAE citizens). The nation immediately cooperated with the U.S., freezing accounts tied to suspected terrorists and strongly clamping down on money laundering. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE and ruler of the federation since 1971, died in Nov. 2004. His son succeeded him. In Jan. 2006, Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of the UAE and the emir of Dubai, died. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad ibn Rashid al-Maktoum assumed both roles.
Culture
The culture of UAE is much diversified. The people from around more than 40 countries live there. They also bring their value and norm which collectively make addition in the culture of UAE. Despite of this, that every tourists have equal rights to live according to their values and the Emirates government protect their right as well. The official religion of the country is Islam. Etiquette is an important aspect of UAE Culture and Tradition. The visitors here are expected to show manners and etiquette. Like every country in the world the tourists have to accustom themselves according to the culture. Similarly in UAE, to get close to the local people, foreigners have to put themselves in the traditional norms and culture of UAE. Other than the gulf countries such as Oman, Kuwait etc, the UAE has designed a deliberate structure so that the foreigners can live the life according to their own norm and values. The Ministry's Cultural Department plays the key role to preserve the cultural heritages and retain the country's tradition. The Department regularly publish books related to heritage, culture, art and theater. Several lectures, seminars and other cultural activities and events are organized by the Ministry's Cultural Department in UAE.
Fishing
In the UAE, a land where rain rarely fell and little grew, harvesting fish was the traditional lifeblood of the community, a valuable source of protein since time immemorial. As a result, Emiratis were intimately connected to the sea, only taking from it what they needed. The practice of splitting and drying fish (small fish e.g. jashr (anchovies) or uma (sardines) were dried whole, spread out on the ground), and of salting the largest specimens meant that resource was available to the population inland. Some fishmeal was used as camel fodder or as fertilizer, for example, silversides in vegetable gardens. In recent years, the UAEs population has grown at an unprecedented rate and tourism and trade have flourished, resulting in a large demand for seafood. This has led to a substantial investment in a modern fishing fleet and an increase in boat numbers, boat 6
sizes, and better equipment. The consequence is a higher fishing effort and a greater depletion of stocks: the bounty enjoyed by so many for so long is in rapid decline. Environmental organizations such as Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) are carrying out surveys of fish stocks to accurately assess the situation. Fishing activities are being monitored and managed. Fishing licenses have been limited, the use of fish traps has been regulated, net sizes have been controlled and periods when fishing can take place have been stipulated. Fish markets As the fish markets in UAE is quietly well established and appropriately managed. There are two huge fish markets in UAE. These markets are: Mina port fish market in Abu Dhabi and Diera Fish market in Dubai. Both these markets are one-stop installment of having dried fish market, meat market, fruit and vegetable market, spices market, and small groceries which are all just adjacent to the fish market, and all are just under one roof. Other than buying and selling of sea food, there is a proper arrangement of cooking. If any customer wants a fried fish, he/she can get the fried fish also. Because there are big ovens have installed. Just buy a big fish or prawns in the fish market, and then take it to any of the stall for grilling or frying. Their cooking time takes between 20-30 minutes and they charge AED 10 (USD 2.70) per kilo regardless of the method of cooking. The cleaning and cutting section is also there. The customer is not willing to get the services of fried fish and want to bake it at home. Customer has this privilege also, he/she should go to the cleaning and cutting section and can get a chopped fish according to their own desire. The fishes are of great variety including milk fishes, tilapias, squids, mackerels, sardines, mullets, pomfrets, tunas, crabs, and many others. These seafood treasures come from as far away as Taiwan, and Spain. Locally caught seafood usually comes from the neighboring countries such as Umm Al Quwain and Oman. Fish from the India, Srilanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh are also available there. The sea where these fishes are caught is just a few steps away from the market.
Huge piles of heavy lively fresh fishes are being wheeled by wheelbarrows all over the place to finally put the fishes into their respective kiosk spots, and this starts as early as 5am. The fish traders are amazingly skilled linguists. They are able to speak many foreign dialects. If you are a new customer, you'd surely be entertained enough that you would actually forget that you should be haggling. In amazement, you'll just end up giving in into their demanded price.
Pakistan and the UAE are enjoying extremely close and fraternal relations. As both the countries were founded on ideology of Islam therefore they have the deep-rooted cultural similarities, shared faith and traditions, as also geographic proximity and identity of interests. The base of the strong relations are date back to UAE formation in 1971, since then both the countries are strengthening the relations by mutual collaboration on the ground of politics as well as economically. UAE has been a major donor of economic assistance to Pakistan. UAE has been appreciative of Pakistan's contribution to the evolution of key institutions in the Emirates such as armed forces, police, health and education, and has reciprocated in the same friendly manner to the full satisfaction of Pakistan.
Frequent exchanges of high level visits and regular bilateral consultations between the two countries are reflective of the fact that Pakistan and UAE have laid strong foundations of mutually beneficial relations, friendship and peaceful cooperation over the years. The UAE has emerged as one of Pakistan's major economic and trading partners. A large number of Pakistani expatriates, numbering nearly 400,000 are gainfully employed in UAE. The Pakistani expatriates in UAE have contributed in a significant 8
manner to promotion of bilateral understanding and to the economy of Pakistan through their home remittances.
Imports of UAE
The major import partner of UAE are India, China,, United State of America, Germany, Iran and Japan. These countries exports different items such as food and live animals, machinery and transport equipment, crude material, animal and vegetable oils, chemicals, mineral fuels and lubricants. Pakistan is exporting the huge amount of military weapons, grocery items and sea food. Pak-UAE trade had achieved the $9 billion in 2010-2011. The following table shows the import of UAE in US billion dollar Years 199 9 Amount in US 27.5 dollars(billions) 200 0 34 200 2 28.6 200 3 30.8 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 200 9 37.16 45.66 60.15 88.89 145.8 150 159 2010
Exports of UAE
The major export partners of UAE are Japan, India, South Korea, Iran and Thailand. The UAE export cruel oil in huge amount i.e. 45% of the total exports. While other products are natural gas, dried fish and dates. The UAE are rich in the natural resource thats why its exports are heavily relied on it. UAE is exporting crude oil in bulk amount. Others are chemicals and machineries. Following are the stats of UAE exports. Years 199 9 Amount in US 34 dollars(billions) 200 0 46 200 2 47.6 200 3 44.9 56.73 69.48 103.1 137.1 210.5 192.2 195.8 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Origin port: Karachi (Port Qasim) Port Qasim Authority was established through an act of parliament on June 29, 1973. PQA is the 2nd deep sea industrial-cum-commercial port operating under landlord concept. The Port is situated in Indus delta region at a distance of 28 nautical miles in the south-east of Karachi. PQA is the most eco-friendly port and is geographically located on the trade route of Arabian Gulf. The port currently caters for more than 40% of seaborne trade requirements of the country. Port Management The Port is under the administrative control of Ministry of Ports Shipping, Government of Pakistan. Chairman is the chief executive of the port. All policy decisions are vested in PQA Board comprising seven members headed by Chairman, PQA. The Board is blend of public and private sector participation. Functions: PQA is primarily a service oriented organization. The port provides shore based facilities and services to international shipping lines and other concerned agencies in the form of adequate water depth in the channel, berths/terminals, cargo handling equipment, godowns, storage areas and providing facilities for safe day and night transit of vessels. Jebel Ali Port: Jebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometers southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries". In 1985, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established. JAFZ, an industrial area surrounding the port, allows the international companies who relocate there to enjoy the special privileges of the free zone. These include exemption from corporate tax for fifteen years, no personal income tax, no import or export duties, no restriction on currency, and easy labor recruitment.
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Transportation mode: Most suitable mode of transportation is sea. Most of the exporter prefers the ocean carrier. Following are the reason of their selection. Cost effective Less chances of risk Safety Easy to handle
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Importing Countries
Fish and fishery products are processed and exported to over 50countries about 30-35% of the fish and fishery products are exported to European Countries Japan, USA China, Saudi Arabia Malaysia South Korea Hong Kong United Arab Emirates Srilanka and Singapore
The Pakistan is paying keen attention to maintain the standards of fisheries export. But Pakistan had faced a serious blow from the European Union, as In 2007 EU imposed a ban on the import of fisheries form Pakistan. The reason was clear, after inspection, they have found unhygienic condition of fisheries during the export. EU conveyed to Pakistan that until these exports complied with their sanitary and phyto-sanitary requirements, their entry in the EU will not be allowed. The government of Pakistan jump into this issue to solve it and a complete document was prepared which include the solution of all the reservation EU was facing. Unfortunately, still the problem could not be solved.
improve their conditions and were approved to export sea food to European Union countries. Shipments are made in vacuum pack as well as normal pack and frozen pack.
Port of shipping: Port Qasim, Karachi. Port of landing: Jabal-ali, Dubai. Legislation
In order to comply with EC regulations and to control the quality of sea food, govt. of Pakistan promulgated Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act 1997 and Rules, 1998 here under.
Documents Required
Act of Custom Department. Rules of Ministry of Commerce on registration for being persons who request for Form E. Regulation of the Medical; Sciences for health Certificate by submitting the sample of food for analysis of micro-arganising. Rule of the department of Fisheries for certificate for local Aquatic animal production for export. PhytoSenatriy Certificate for Export. Act of Administrative Islamic Association. Rule of Halal Affair.
Export Procedure
Firstly the Exporter will prepare Commercial invoice. The exporter will prepare packaging list that contains full fledged detail of exporting product. For the purpose of obtaining E-Form, he will have to present this packaging list to State Bank of Pakistan. Next step for the exporter is to get Certificate of Origin from Chamber of Commerce He prepares the goods and sends them to the Shipment Port. During this process he has to prepare the following documents: 1) Bill of Landing /Air Way Bill 2) In case of perishable commodities Bank issue NOC instead of LC(Because many days are required in case of LC to release the Containers) Its time to search for an agent who will prepare Container for Shipment. 15
Now its the responsibility of agent/shipper to sterilized the vessel(service, treatment, adjustment and loading of Container) a. At this stage documents sent to the consignee. b. Payment will be made on term of LC or DP
Documentation of Export
The export process is up to some extent is little complicated. But for the success of the export, the process has to be followed. These processes are set but the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). These steps are standards and, Irrespective of the product nature, all the products has to follow this standard. Following are the steps along with the details. 1. Request for export licenses: o A request for permission for import and export o Import permits which are issued by the authorized person in accordance with convention on International Trade for some kind of wild animal and wild plant, which are about to extinct(CITES), off the countries which export World Animal or dried remains of wild animals to those countries o Evidence of export objectives o The samples of aquatic animals or those of the aquatic animal's products, of which the numbers will be requested the export permission. o A case of the ordinary persons The licensees house registrations I.D. cards, government officers I.D. cards or foreigners I.D. cards. 2. Inspection of customs privileges and the requests for the certification of origin 1.1) The request for Form A of a certificate must be proceeded by registration
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o A copy of license for factory enterprises (Type R.Ng.4) in the case of a production factory. 1.2) to submit the request for Form A o Form D
or Form C/O or Form GSTP of certificate is dependent on each case o A copy of Commercial Invoice o A copy of the ocean bill of lading (B/L) or Air Waybill or other bill o A certificate for the proportion rates of capital costs in general production of goods. 3. To request for the certificate of quality guarantee from agencies in accordance with the determination of trading partner countries; o Health Certificate o Sanitary Certificate o QRC 4. To request the Harlal mark. (Only for the exports to the Islamic countries)
o A copy of the registration certificate of corporation o A copy of the license for establish factory form R.Ng.2 o A copy of the license for food production (form A.2) o Copies of the request forms and the registration o A copy of a certificate which shows trademark registration from the Department of Intellectual Property o A copy of the certificate for the use of labeling food with the samples of labels. 5. Customs Formalities 17
o A certificate of origin o A certificate of quality guarantee from agencies. o Export Entry o Invoice o Packing List o The request to inspection and installation of containers
Export Standards
FOOD LAWS DUBAI is a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which also includes Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. GCC member states are jointly working to harmonize food import standards, including label and shelf life regulations. LABELING REQUIREMENTS Under this standard, the food label must include on the original label or primary packaging the following information: 1) Product and brand name. 2) Ingredients and additives, in descending order of proportion. 3) Nutritional information, 4) Net content in metric units (volume in case of liquids). 5) Manufacturer's name and address. 6) Dates of production and expiry. 7) Special storage, transportation and handling instructions, if any. 8) Country of origin FOOD ADDITIVES
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Standards for food additive use, including color additives. The common name and index number of all food color additives contained in a product must be noted on the product label.
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PESTICIDE AND OTHER CONTAMINATES Dubai applies the CODEX Alimentarius standards for pesticide residues and other contaminates in food products. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS All meat and poultry products must be accompanied by an Islamic (Halal) slaughter certificate issued by an approved Islamic center in the country of origin. COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARK LAWS Importation of a brand officially registered to a local agent is less strictly regulated than before. PRODUCTS INCLUDE: Raw shrimps and prawns. Cooked shrimps and prawns.
PRODUCTS EXCLUDE: Products with less than 10% shrimp and/or prawn content. Prepared or preserved shrimp and prawn products, canned or otherwise. Dried shrimps and shrimp pastes.
FOOD SAFETY HAZARD: Pathogenic bacteria. Import permitted with conditions from: All countries.
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Recommendation:
Aqua culture can play a very vital role in our economy. Marine aqua culture is nonexistent; however, fresh water aqua culture is fairly developed. Govt. of Pakistan must take measures to increase the export of sea food. Measures may be taken as: First of all the government of Pakistan has take the steps so that there should be sufficient availability of raw materials required for fish processing. The government should developed number of small ice plants near the port. Every fish trader should have the full access to these ice plants by paying some charges. Next, there should be the proper up gradation of fishing storage plants. If any sort of repair is needed, that should be provided immediately. The proper actions have to be taken for the promotion of marine aqua culture. Also the full guidance and assistance must be provided to the fish traders. There is a need to explore the new sea food resources. The government has to maintain the cleanness on vessel to protect the sea food from any unhygienic disease. It could badly affect the export of fish. As Pakistan is already facing a ban from European Union because of lack infected sea food items.
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Class tasks
Task 1: List of importers in UAE relating to seafood items. 1. Al Falaq Trading Phone +971-6-5694878 Fax +971-6-5695009 Box No.32659 AreaSharjah LocationAl Arooba St, Awaquaf Bldg 2. Al Jubail Trading Co LLC Phone +971-6-5628208 Fax +971-6-5628204 Box No.4110 AreaSharjah LocationShj Clock Tower, Dafco Bldg 3. Al Mansoor Fisheries Trading Establishment Phone +971-6-7437805 Fax +971-6-7438725 Box No.2225 AreaIndustrial Area LocationIndustrial Area 4. Alpha Middle East Phone +971-4-3960555 Fax +971-4-3960333 Box No.86801 AreaKarama LocationKarama, Zabel Rd, Nr Emirates Bank 5. Astatira International Gen Trading Phone +971-4-2284224 Fax +971-4-2284244 Box No.113408 AreaDeira LocationBaniyas St, Arbift Tower 6. Caribbean Trading Co LLC Phone +971-6-5336334 Fax +971-6-5336553 Box No.4978 AreaIndustrial Area 6 LocationBehind Baby Shop 7. Cascade Marine Foods Ltd Phone +971-6-5333999 Fax +971-6-5338558 Box No.1954 AreaCaterpillar Road LocationIndustrial Area 2 22
Phone +971-6-5582599 Fax +971-6-5582598 Box No.28446 AreaSharjah LocationIndl Area 3 9. Deep Seafood Co LLC, The Phone +971-2-6733445 Fax +971-2-6733446 Box No.32628 AreaAbu Dhabi LocationMeena Zayed, Warehouse 269 10. Emirates Star Fisheries Phone +971-4-2635188 Fax +971-4-2633247 Box No.47568 AreaDubai LocationGhusais, UAE Exchange Blg 11. Emke Gen Trading LLC Phone +971-4-2670077 Fax +971-4-2670088 Box No.60188 AreaGhusais LocationQusais Indl Area 2, Damascus St
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Phone +971-6-5570296 Fax +971-6-5570318 Box No.8069 AreaSaif Zone LocationSharjah Airport Free Zone 13. European Seafood Phone +971-4-3417748 Fax +971-4-3417749 Box No.5765 AreaAl Quoz LocationShaikh Zayed Rd, Nr 3rd Interchange 14. Five Brothers Fish Trading LLC Phone +971-4-2670558 Fax +971-4-2670552 Box No.20582 AreaDubai LocationAl Ghusais Indl Area 4, Nr Galadari Driving Institute 15. Five Oceans Fish Trading Establishment Phone +971-6-7444649 Fax +971-6-7443494 Box No.20290 AreaAjman LocationAjm Port 16. Golden Dunes Gen Trading LLC Phone +971-4-2654692 Fax +971-4-2691552 Box No.125537 AreaDeira LocationAuto Centre Bldg, Bhnd Al Habtoor Motors 17. Harvek Trading Company Phone +971-4-3510750 Fax +971-4-3510751 Box No.51259 AreaBur Dubai LocationBur Dubai, Bank St, Atrium Centre 18. International Fish Farming Co (PJSC) Phone +971-6-7435727 Fax +971-6-7435522 Box No.2923 AreaAjman LocationNew Indl Area 19. Magenta Fish & Seafood Supply LLC Phone +971-4-2851663 Fax +971-4-2851855
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Box No.10553 AreaRashidiya LocationAl Ramool Area, Nr Steel Mill 20. Maybury Phone +971-4-3400065 Fax +971-4-3405430 Box No.32008 AreaAl Quoz LocationAl Quoz, Opp Emirates Glass 21. Mida Trading LLC Phone +971-4-2281164 Fax +971-4-2281165 Box No.13523 AreaDeira LocationDeira, Al Maktoum St, Khalid Al Attar Tower 22. Paneast Fisheries LLC Phone +971-6-7431377 Fax +971-6-7431070 Box No.2359 AreaAjman LocationNew Indl Area, Nr Royal Furniture 23. Royal Fisheries Trading LLC Phone +971-4-3479899 Fax +971-4-3479880 Box No.1162 AreaSh Zayed Road LocationAl Quoz, Nr Grand Hyper Market 24. Sea Horse Phone +971-6-7437877 Fax +971-6-7436877 Box No.993 AreaAjman LocationIndl Area, Opp Rashid Bldg 25. Sea World Fish Processing LLC Phone +971-6-7448684 Fax +971-6-7420290 Box No.1318 AreaAirport LocationMeena Bazar Rd 26. Seahaven General Trading Company LLC Phone +971-6-7449561 Fax +971-6-7449619 Box No.3437 AreaAjman LocationImmigration Rd, Ajman Tower Bldg 27. Shaheen Fisheries & Meats LLC
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Phone +971-6-7482880 Fax +971-6-7482881 Box No.2356 AreaAjman LocationNew Indl Area, Nr Sanaiya Police Station 28. Silvery Gulf Fish Trading Company LLC Phone +971-4-2856486 Fax +971-4-2856487 Box No.71962 AreaRashidiya LocationRashidiya, Ramool Area, Bhnd Al Futtaim Svce Station
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Phone +971-6-5339644 Fax +971-6-5335495 Box No.6391 AreaCaterpillar Road Location 30. Star East Fish Trading LLC Phone +971-4-2255730 Fax +971-4-2255703 Box No.94583 AreaDeira LocationGhusais Indl Area 3, Nr Zulekha Hospital
TASK 2:
To plan, promote facilitate and coordinate with private sector for accelerated development of and investment in the fisheries sector in Pakistan, to promote and facilitate measures to improve the marketing of and also to promote and facilitate producer-owned and controlled organizations for fish, shrimps and marine food products within Pakistan and the export thereof, without indulging in such business, 27
to promote, facilitate and support the development and dissemination of appropriate aquaculture technologies for smallholders in Pakistan, and to undertake capacity building of all stakeholders in the fisheries sector, to promote and facilitate methods for improved aquaculture in order to ensure and enhance human nutrition through the promotion of locally produced fish and shrimps products, to promote aquaculture in Pakistan as primary vehicle for poverty alleviation amongst small and land-less farmers with special emphasis on the empowerment of women, and in doing so: a. identify livelihood opportunities and thereby increase income levels through aquaculture activities, and b. develop a support system for those engaged in aquaculture production, particularly small scale farmers in rural areas. to provide scholarships to students and professional trainees, including but not limited to the supply of books, stipends, medals, prizes, grants, awards, educational career support, educational loans and other incentives for purposes of the advancement of knowledge, education and literacy both within and outside Pakistan, to provide a platform for research and development relating to objects of the company and in this regard a. make available key knowledge tools such as: i. a well-equipped library ii. database and electronic connectivity; and iii. Website for research publications and interaction. b. undertake steps for promotion of research such as: i. define and support research ii. encourage members to conduct research; and iii. participate in regional and international research initiatives. c. undertake any activity for development such as: i. arrange funding for supporting research; and ii. organize and set of a think tank related to the objects of the company. d. provide a forum for participation of all concerned and to: i. solicit view vis--vis the objects of the company; and ii. enable discussion / dialogue for promoting quality research, and to conduct, coordinate, facilitate and organize training courses and provide training tools, materials, methodologies and facilities and undertake development projects and training workshops for staff, associates, beneficiaries of member organizations and other deemed appropriate by the company but not to act as a degree awarding institute.
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