31/03/2026
🌿 PRESS RELEASE
2nd National Bamboo Conference 2026.
First day Successfully Held at Rana Resort, Nankana Sahib
Nankana Sahib, Pakistan – March 31, 2026
The 2nd National Bamboo Conference 2026, organized by Agri Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan in collaboration with Baba Guru Nanak University, NRP Washington DC Group, and Rana Resort & Safari Park, was successfully held with great enthusiasm and participation from across the country.
The conference was organized under the theme:
“Bamboo as a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly and Economically Viable Resource for Green Industrial Development, Environmental Resilience, and Climate Adaptation in Pakistan.”
🌟 Distinguished Participation
The event was graced by renowned professionals, policymakers, academicians, and industry experts including:
Prof. Dr. Imran Shahid voice chancellor baba guru nanak university Nankana Saib as
Chief Guest
Mubashar Tariq
Tariq Tanveer CEO ATDCP
Begun Nasira Shoukat CEO Rana Resort
Prof. Dr. Kafeel Ahmad
Shahid Iqbal
Dr. Nazim Hussain
Dr. Muhammad Adeel Ghafar
Dr. Afifa Younas
Major Tahir Ali
Dr. Mudassar Hassan
Sajid Iqbal Sandu
Ghulam Rasool Pakistani
Raheen Nasir Shah
Mansoor Ahmad Cheema
🎤 Opening Session Highlights
The conference began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat, and the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome from Prof. Dr. Kafeel Ahmad.
Tariq Tanveer, CEO of ATDCP, highlighted the vision behind initiating the Bamboo Conference series, emphasizing bamboo as a “Green Gold Industry” with immense potential for economic growth, climate resilience, and rural development.
Begum Nasira Shoukat Rana, CEO of Rana Resort, appreciated the initiative and stressed the importance of integrating bamboo into sustainable tourism and green infrastructure.
Shahab Qarni expressed strong support from overseas Pakistanis, highlighting the importance of global collaboration in developing Pakistan’s green sectors.
🌿 Chief Guest Address
In his keynote address, Prof. Dr. Imran Shahid emphasized the critical role of academia in promoting bamboo research, innovation, and industry linkages. He assured full support from Baba Guru Nanak University in developing bamboo-based academic and research initiatives.
📊 Technical Sessions & Expert Insights
The technical sessions, moderated by Dr. Muhammad Adeel Ghafar, covered diverse aspects of bamboo development:
Sajid Iqbal Sandu discussed bamboo as a strategic resource for climate adaptation and economic transformation.
Ghulam Rasool Pakistani National Bamboo Ambassador highlighted hir work for sajar dost and bamboo’s role in environmental sustainability and industrial growth.
Prof. Dr. Kafeel Ahmad emphasized bamboo’s importance in sustainable industrial development.
Raheen Nasir Shah and Mansoor Cheema shared practical insights on bamboo farming and eco-friendly industrial practices in Sindh.
Nasira Shoukat Rana elaborated on integrating bamboo into green business models and farm tourism.
🤝 Networking & Future Vision. A MOU between Rana Resort and Baba Guru nanak university Nankana Saib also done for future collaboration and jointly work.
The event provided a strong networking platform for farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers to collaborate on building Pakistan’s bamboo industry.
Participants showed keen interest in:
Bamboo farming and value addition
Eco-friendly construction and green architecture
Carbon credits and climate-smart agriculture
Bamboo-based entrepreneurship and investment opportunities
🌍 Towards a Global Movement
The conference is part of a broader vision to position Pakistan in the global bamboo sector, leading towards the International Bamboo Conference 2026 on World Bamboo Day (18 September 2026), connecting with global organizations like World Bamboo Organization WBO and International Network for Bamboo and Rattan.INBAR.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Special thanks were extended to:
Management and team of Rana Resort & Safari Park Rana Qayyum GM Rana Resort, Anwar ul haq Event Manager Rana Resort.
Faculty and students of Baba Guru Nanak University
NRP Washington DC Group for sponsoring and supporting the event
🌱 Conclusion
The 2nd National Bamboo Conference 2026 marked another significant step towards building a sustainable, eco-friendly, and economically viable bamboo industry in Pakistan, reinforcing the vision of a greener and stronger future.
Issued by:
Agri Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan
📧 agritourism199@gmail.com
🌿 “Join the Movement – Bamboo for a Greener Pakistan”