DG IFA on her trip to Pakistan Received by FMPAC Members

DG IFA (International Fertilizer Industry Association) Ms. Charlotte Hebebrand is on her three days visit to Pakistan. IFA has a worldwide membership from fertilizer manufacturers, distributors and farmers associations working for food security and sustainable development. She on Tuesday, 30 September 2015 called on the CE&MD (Chief Executive &  Managing Director) Fauji Fertilizer Company, Lt Gen Shafqaat Ahmed, HI (M) (Retd), who   is also a Director from South Asia on the IFA Board  and current Chairman of FMPAC (Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council).

CE&MD FFC welcomed DG IFA to Pakistan and briefed her about Fauji Fertilizer Company and its sustainable business practices. He introduced DG IFA to members of FMPAC. During the meeting, she was apprised about Pakistan’s fertilizer market outlook and various challenges faced by the fertilizer industry. The meeting was attended by Mr. Ruhail Muhammad Engro, Mr Muhammad Zahir of Fatima and
Mr. Khalid Mir of Agri-tech. She appreciated the fertilizer industry of Pakistan for their efforts to keep the production cost significantly lower than the international market in spite of relatively higher gas prices, thus helping the Government to save their hard earned foreign exchange reserve. During her visit, she is also scheduled to call on various government officials concerned with agriculture and food security.