Australia lifts ban on import of Pakistani mangoes

[VCheng]

You heard the one about the surgical instruments?

At one time, surgical instruments made in Sialkot were among the the finest in ORs around the world, and the best value by far. Then they were delegated to disposable and non critical uses only. Now even that is becoming rare. What is one story along this decline to tell?

To keep the thread on track, let me add that scalpels made in Sialkot are still great for slicing Pakistani mangoes.

 

[syedali73]

Something positive will never come from this thing. What a retard. Amazing.

It is not about made in Silakot of what, in order to save time and labor, Hospitals are now preferring disposable surgical instruments especially scalpels. This also ensures their sterility unlike previously when metal instruments were to be cleaned and autoclaved before use.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

As far as surgical instruments are concerned (I deal with this stuff on daily basis), it was not about quality but:

a. Pakistani instruments were no longer competitive in the market as Chinese flooded the market with cheaper and equally good quality stuff.

b. Preference of single use disposable surgical instruments over traditional one.

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Still, the value of exports of Pakistan's surgical instruments for the financial year 2013-2014 was US$ 335.00 Million. However, this cant be seen by blind haters who read nothing but their own vomit and expect others to take it as gospel.

@WebMaster @Horus Is there any limit to how much one can spit nonsense and malign Pakistan without any substantial proof? Sometimes I think that this is not PDF but some ritardistan where mentally ills play. Bakwaas from this member and in just about every damn thread is now crossing limits. It is sad to see that Mods, instead of at-least cross checking absurd claims such as these and refuting, nod their heads in agreement, in other words, approve such absolutely baseless allegations and propaganda and encouraging such Pakistanphobes to post more nonsense and relentlessly.

 

[waz]

At one time, surgical instruments made in Sialkot were among the the finest in ORs around the world, and the best value by far. Then they were delegated to disposable and non critical uses only. Now even that is becoming rare. What is one story along this decline to tell?

To keep the thread on track, let me add that scalpels made in Sialkot are still great for slicing Pakistani mangoes.

You hit the nail on the head i.e. quality.
I do remember a story about a manufacturer in Punjab that was asked to provide critical parts to machinery designed for brewing. The firm sent a sample and the clients were very happy. The following bulk consignment was of a quality that wasn't even fit to bin (the clients own words).
There are far too many dubious practices going on and there really needs to be a commission/regulator that monitors quality and finish.

 

[VCheng]

Wait, some prefer to suck on mangoes instead of slicing them.

Now even the disposable instruments are rarely form Sialkot.

You hit the nail on the head i.e. quality.
I do remember a story about a manufacturer in Punjab that was asked to provide critical parts to machinery designed for brewing. The firm sent a sample and the clients were very happy. The following bulk consignment was of a quality that wasn't even fit to bin (the clients own words).
There are far too many dubious practices going on and there really needs to be a commission/regulator that monitors quality and finish.

You must be a retard too for speaking the truth. (j/k)

Such variation of quality is seen even in different batches of uniforms and colors and so on. Such practices may work for a while, but in the international market, competition is tough.

 

[waz]

Such variation of quality is seen even in different batches of uniforms and colors and so on. Such practices may work for a while, but in the international market, competition is tough.

Competition will kick their hind quarters into no man's land. Then we'll all see how they cry foul.
The Chinese at one time had a similar problem until the government stepped in and enforced closures, the confiscation of export licences and stringent quality control.
Pakistan can make a fortune out export led growth, food alone is a huge market.

 

[Kakaspai]

Then shove up your mangoes up yours. Dont be crying when mangoes get banned due to pathetic standards.

Then shove up your mangoes up yours. Dont be crying when mangoes get banned due to pathetic standards.

Thats what i said.when they are willing to pay for high standards then they should get them.they dont deserve this

 

[VCheng]

Competition will kick their hind quarters into no man's land. Then we'll all see how they cry foul.
The Chinese at one time had a similar problem until the government stepped in and enforced closures, the confiscation of export licences and stringent quality control.
Pakistan can make a fortune out export led growth, food alone is a huge market.

Quality Control. The bane of Pakistani exports. From mangoes to scalpels. And everything in between.

(And no, it not malignment to say that, merely the truth. )

"Pakistani instruments were no longer competitive in the market." Really? I wonder why?

Edit: If the exports are a certain dollar amount, it is meaningful only if the share of in the world market is being maintained or rising too. Otherwise, in relative terms, the share of the market is falling as the market grows:

Surgical Equipment Market (Types, Applications and Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation And Forecast, 2013 - 2020

Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) Instruments Market worth $14,133.0 Million by 2019

Surgical Equipment: Technologies and Global Markets -- LONDON, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

 

[VCheng]

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Back to the more delicious topic:

Mango exports fetch $1.1m in five days - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

Mango exports fetch $1.1m in five days
THE NEWSPAPER'S STAFF REPORTER — UPDATED MAY 26, 2015 08:22AM




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KARACHI: A vendor arranges mangoes to attract customers in this file photo.—White Star



KARACHI: Pakistan has exported around 2,200 tonnes of mangoes, fetching $1.1 million, since the start of export season on May 20.

All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association’s (PFVA) Research and Development Chairman Waheed Ahmed said mango was being exported to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Afghanistan, CIS countries and Oman, among others.

He said the fruit was being exported for about $500 per tonne this season compared to $250 last year.

He attributed improved earnings to the government ban on using wooden boxes for fruit and vegetable exports.

Ahmed said a delegation of Iranian Quarantine Department is also coming this month to review the prospects of hot water treatment plants.

Some exporters are already making shipments to Iran after getting approval from the quarantine department.

Mango exports to Iran would rise further if plants are approved during the visit, he added.

Around 29 hot water treatment plants are operational this year as compared to last year’s three.

“Exporters are hopeful that mango shipments would cross the export target of 100,000 tonnes fetching $60 million compared to 94,000 tonnes ($48 million) last year,” he said.

Pakistan is expected to produce around 1.8 million tonnes mangoes this year.

Published in Dawn, May 26th, 2015

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I fully intend to grab my share of this wonderful bounty!

 

[ghazi52]

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Mango

Mango, the king of fruits is the second major fresh fruit in Pakistan. Mango is a delicious fruit grown in slightly less than ninety tropical and sub-tropical countries in the world. The fruit is mostly eaten farm fresh as a dessert. It is also processed into preserves, juices, jams, jellies, nectars as well as crisp mango chips, which are eaten as snacks. Mango is an excellent source of vitamins A. B and C and contains water, proteins, Sugar. fats, fibers and iron etc.Pakistani Mangoes are mostly yellow in color when fully ripe, have strong aroma and sweet in taste, no mango of any origin can compete in taste with Pakistani Mango.Mango is one of the tropical fruits, which has experienced tremendous development in recent years. Mango is commonly called as king of fruits. Pakistani Mango is considered as the fruit of excellence and thus has a prominent position among the commercial fruits grown in Pakistan.

Pakistan is the 5th largest producer and the 3rd largest exporter of mango in the world. Its soil and climatic conditions enable production and market supplies of good quality fresh mango over a period of about 5 to 6 months. Pakistani mangoes therefore enjoy a prominent position in the international market.
Pakistan produces quite a few mango varieties (i.e.) Sindhri, Langra, Doshehri, Chaunsa, Kali Seroli, Bagan pali, Swarnarika, and Neelum.


khalid maqbool & sons can supply you best quality of fresh mangoes from Punjab & Sindh in their freshest form. The Mango harvest season starts from May to September and the leading mango variety is SINDHRI & CHAUNSA.

SINDHRI (MANGO):-
This fine variety is produced in the Sindh Province. It is in large size, yellow in color, fibreless, and oval shaped stone in medium size. It is very sweet in taste and has a pleasant fragrance. This variety is available from the Month of 20th May to 20th July.

CHONSA (MANGO):-This variety is produced in the province of Punjab. It is extremely sweet in taste and very delicious. Fresh, firm and fiber less, it is available after 15th June to the end of August.

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Langra, Doshehri, Chaunsa

The above three varieties are grown in india too under same name

 

[ghazi52]

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Emirate Airline will start transportation of mango from Multan to Gulf states and European countries in August,2015, said Khalid S S Bardan, Vice President of Commercial Operation Centre in Pakistan while talking to the members of Executive Committee of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) chaired by Mian Iqbal Hassan President of the chamber.

Bardan has said that Emirates, a global would launch services to the ancient city of Multan, its sixth destination in Pakistan with effect from August Ist, 2015. Emirates will operate four weekly flights with an Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a two-class configuration, offering 54 seats in business class and 183 in economy class. He agreed to facilitate the members of Multan Chamber like member of other chambers, ie Sialkot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi.

He assured that Emirates would provide transport facility for fresh fruits like mango, citrus and perishable items like vegetables for their early and quick disposal to the destination on discount rates.
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