PVPA Chairman Dr. Asim Mahmood Khan Represents the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Industry at the Economic and Investment Forum 2026 Organised by the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade

The Pakistan Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Association (PVPA) was represented at the Balochistan Economic and Investment Forum 2026, held on 21 October 2026 at the Golden Pearl Hall, Faletti's Hotel, Lahore.

The forum was jointly organised by the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), led by Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar, and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in line with the vision of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

Its theme was “People | Resources | Industry | Trade | Investment – A Stronger Balochistan,” with a further focus on “Tomorrow’s Possibilities.” The forum was designed to attract domestic and foreign investment, highlight the province’s untapped commercial potential, accelerate industrial growth, and foster public-private partnerships.

PVPA Chairman Dr. Asim Mahmood Khan represented the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. Other participants included SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group and a former Punjab minister; Zaki Ijaz, FPCCI Regional Chairman and Vice President; Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade; and policymakers and business associations.

In a gesture of goodwill, Zaki Ijaz, FPCCI Regional Chairman and Vice President, presented flowers to Dr. Asim Mahmood Khan, Chairman PVPA.

PVPA is seeking further detail on specific investment proposals, sectoral briefings, and contacts with the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade.

PVPA’s participation reflects its commitment to ensuring that veterinary pharmaceuticals, livestock, and animal health are part of conversations on agriculture, investment, and trade.

Sectors explored at the forum included:

• Minerals and mining, including a call for the sector to be granted formal industry status
• Oil, gas and energy, including exploration of reserves and renewable and solar opportunities
• Agriculture and livestock, including regional and agricultural value chains
• Coastal economy and ports, including Gwadar Port, fisheries, and logistics

The association continues to advocate for:

• stronger veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing
• improved regulatory efficiency
• investment in animal health and biotechnology
• responsible antimicrobial use and One Health
• livestock and poultry productivity
• international market access
• expansion of Pakistan's veterinary pharmaceutical exports