ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Oil & Gas Pakistan Forum 2010 with special emphasis on Solutions for Sustainability - Pursuit for Steadier Markets concluded in Islamabad today with speakers providing perceptive insight. Experts stressed on the need to capitalize on the enhanced stability in the global Oil & Gas business, pledging a realignment of policies for a robust future and a collective strategy to recover from the setbacks of the previous years and the need for technology as a driver for future oil and gas initiatives. More than 300 delegates from government, regulatory bodies, prominent oil and gas companies, stakeholders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and media attended the day-long conference supported by the Petroleum Ministry, MOL Pakistan, Eastern Testing Services and other partners. Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Syed Naveed Qamar delivered the Keynote Address, in which he highlighted the most attractive features of the liberal Petroleum Policy and urged the local and foreign E&P companies to proactively enhance their activities and investments in Pakistan for higher productivity. He assured the forum of his complete support and the governments resolve to protect their interests. Mehmood Saleem Mehmood, Secretary Petroleum was also present. Janos Feher, Chairman, Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) stressed the need for a collection strategy to achieve sustainability and build a steadier, safer and productive market for the oil and gas sector in Pakistan. Menin Rodrigues, Chairman of the Conference & CEO of SHAMROCK Communications (Pvt.) Limited in his opening remarks appreciated the efforts of the sector specialists and emphasized the emerging opportunities and challenges in this evident phase of stabilization in this industry across the globe. Well researched Papers were presented in the various sessions to discuss critical topics including; Regulatory Framework, Incentives, Opportunities, E & P Infrastructure, Business models, Geopolitical Issues; Depleting Reserves, Alternate Energy and Impact of Prices on Economies and an outlook of global perspective. The sessions were chaired by distinguished personalities like; Saquib Mohiuddin, CEO, Business Support Fund, Ministry of Finance; Tauqir Sadiq, Chairman-OGRA and Rune Stroem, Country Director-Asian Development Bank. The eminent speakers included Janos Feher, Chairman, Pakistan Petroleum Exploration & Production Companies Association (PPEPCA), Dr. Shahab Alam, Director-Petroleum Ministry; Tashfeen Qayyum, CEO, Eastern Testing; Shahrukh Kiyani, Manager Projects, Mari Gas Company Ltd., Sohail Kiani, President-SARF Canada, N.A. Zuberi, Executive Director, Private Power Board; Abbas Bilgrami, Managing Director, Progas and Samir Ahmed, Managing Director, National Commodities Exchange Limited (NCEL). Rune Stroem, Country Director Asian Development Bank, gave an indepth overview of the global and regional oil and gas sector opportunities against the backdrop of economic conditions in the respective areas. He said, Pakistans energy issue was a financial issue. Concluding the conference Dr. Gulfaraz Ahmed, Former Secretary Petroleum stressed a restructuring of the energy infrastructure with the involvement of professional talent and to harness the countrys vast reserves of natural gas.