Phase I – The Genesis
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Year |
Key Developments |
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1980 |
Vision conceived; spiritual foundation established under guidance of Meem Sheen and inspiration from Dr. Israr Ahmad |
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1994 |
International exposure (Thailand, FAO); realization of underutilized livestock resources in Pakistan |
|
1998 |
PhD completed; highlighted livestock export potential exceeding US$ 20 billion |
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2003 |
Livestock Development Plan prepared for KP on advice of Ex-Chief Minister Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi (Letter No.SOIV/CM/NWFP/9(7)/98/3566 dated 30-11-1998) and endorsed by provincial leadership, including the Governor and Chief Minister. However, implementation was resisted by bureaucratic inertia, reflecting institutional limitations in addressing resource utilization challenges and reluctance to forgo benefits associated with weak governance systems. The concept, nevertheless, gained attention at the federal level, where the President of Pakistan directed livestock sector development in line with Australia and New Zealand models. Subsequently, Prof. Qureshi was invited by Prof. Peter Wynn to join the Pak-Australia Dairy Project as Adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia, which he accepted. |
Phase II – International Conference Series & Institutionalization
|
Year |
Key Developments |
|
2010 |
Concept formally named “Dairy Science Park” during a meeting with Dr AR Ilyas in Egypt during Industrial Biotech Conference; international collaborations initiated |
|
2011 |
First DSP Conference (Peshawar); academia-industry linkages; feed mill operationalized |
|
2012 |
Government engagement on academia-industry collaboration |
|
2013 |
DSP-II; KPCCI collaboration; livestock business facilitation and policy advocacy; DSP II – 2013 Peshawar held |
|
2014 |
Entrepreneurship models explored (rabbits, quails); legislative consultations initiated |
Phase III – Biorisk Management, Entrepreneurship & Policy Interventions
|
Year |
Key Developments |
|
2015 |
DSP III – 2015 Peshawar; international BRM collaborations (Netherlands, USA); DSP formally registered; China collaboration initiated; Focal Persons were appointed for the Park for Australia, China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Middle East, Turkey, Netherlands, USA and Canada. |
|
2016 |
Launch of DSP Innovations (DSPI); silage introduction; policy advocacy; funding support for slaughterhouse; DSP Board agreed in High Level Meeting under Senior Minister Local Government KP |
|
2017 |
DSP-IV (Konya, Türkiye); Technopark linkages; entrepreneurship expansion; international MoUs; Task Force on DSP approved by CM KP |
|
2018 |
Expanded collaborations; continued BRM initiatives; increased stakeholder engagement |
Phase IV – Expansion, Challenges & Technopark Vision
|
Year |
Key Developments |
|
2019 |
Institutional resistance and legal challenges; FAO consultancy; DSP Balochistan Chapter established |
|
2020 |
Proposal for Science & Technology Park Peshawar; Technopark vision extended to Quetta |
|
2022 |
Livestock Technopark Quetta recommended under DSP-ITC-UN Consultancy; International B2B engagements (Tatarstan Technopark); continued institutional challenges |
Phase V – Eco-Security & Global Integration (NESS Initiative)
|
Year |
Key Developments |
|
2023 |
Launch of NESS-Pak; international collaborations (China, Egypt); DSP Cairo initiative |
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2024 |
NESS Congress participation; Eco-tourism profile; One Health Conference II; Global Report published |
|
2025 2026 |
One Health Conference III; continued global eco-security leadership |