15+ advertising agencies are suspended by APNS since 2004. FPCCI and SECP must devise strategy to restore them. (Sajid Imtiaz)

1. Revival of
Ad Agencies in Pakistan
(Strategies)

2. Suspended Ad Agencies
2004
K.S.K Advertising (Pvt.) Ltd.(18.02.04)
MNJ Communications (Pvt.) Ltd.(26.08.04)
2005
Infomachine Communications (Pvt.) Ltd.
(24.10.05)
2006
Metro Media Advertising(28.09.06)
2007
Focus Communications (Pvt.) Ltd.(09.03.07)
Oasis Advertising &
Communications(01.12.07)
Time N Visions International (Pvt.) Ltd.
(04.10.07)
2009
Identity Communications (Pvt.) Ltd.(07.12.09)
2010
Ambient Communications(18.09.10)
Roshni Communications(27.01.10)
Simm (Pvt.) Ltd.(02.12.10)
Xposure Advertising & Marketing (Pvt.) Ltd.
(30.08.10)
2011
Eiman Ad Communications(25.07.11)
Lahore Publicity Services(25.07.11)
2012
Insync Marketing & Advertising (Pvt.) Ltd.
(31.12.12)
Jupiter Communications (Pvt.) Ltd.(31.07.12)
Thoughts (Pvt.) Ltd.(13.08.12)
X2O (Pvt.) Ltd.(07.12.12)

3. SECP, SMEDA and SME Bank must
chalk out a bailout strategy for
suspended advertising agencies.
These restored 18 agencies will
generate job opportunities. Image of
SECP and SMEDA will be enhanced in
eyes of advertising fraternity.
Strategy 1
Institute of Cost and Management
Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) in
collaboration with UNIDO must
chalk out a bailout strategy for the
suspended advertising agencies.
These restored agencies will
generate job opportunities and
increase advertising services
exports. Image of ICMAP and UNIDO
will be enhanced in eyes of
Pakistanis.
Strategy 2

4. PAA, PAS and Aurora must chalk out
a bailout strategy for suspended
advertising agencies. These restored
agencies will generate job
opportunities besides advertising
services exports. Image of Aurora
and PAA will be enhanced in eyes of
fresh graduates.
Strategy 3
Karachi Chamber of Commerce &
Industry (KCCI) and Islamabad
Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(ICCI) must chalk out a bailout
strategy for suspended advertising
agencies. These restored agencies
will generate job opportunities
besides taxes. Image of KCCI and
ICCI will be enhanced in eyes of
advertising professionals.
Strategy 4
Sajid Imtiaz: Ex Creative Director, MCOM