Phase I – The Genesis
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Year |
Key Developments |
|
1980 |
Vision conceived; spiritual foundation established under guidance of Meem Sheen and inspiration from Dr. Israr Ahmad |
|
1994 |
International exposure (Thailand, FAO); realization of underutilized livestock resources in Pakistan |
|
1998 |
PhD completed; highlighted livestock export potential exceeding US$ 20 billion |
|
2003 |
Livestock Development Plan prepared for KP 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”; 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 |
|
2014 |
Entrepreneurship models explored (rabbits, quails); legislative consultations initiated |
Phase III – Biorisk Management, Entrepreneurship & Policy Interventions
|
Year |
Key Developments |
|
2015 |
DSP-III; international BRM collaborations (Netherlands, USA); DSP formally registered; China collaboration initiated |
|
2016 |
Launch of DSP Innovations (DSPI); silage introduction; policy advocacy; funding support for slaughterhouse |
|
2017 |
DSP-IV (Konya, Türkiye); Technopark linkages; entrepreneurship expansion; international MoUs |
|
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 |
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 |
One Health Conference III; continued global eco-security leadership |