President For Developing Pakistan’s Gems And Jewellery Sector
Muhammad Irfan Published March 28, 2024 | 05:20 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Mar, 2024) President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for focusing on the development of the Gems and Jewellery sector of the country, saying that exporting value-added products could help Pakistan earn valuable foreign exchange.
He also urged the need for better marketing and projection of gemstone products from Pakistan to tap into the global gem and jewellery market.
The president expressed these views during a meeting regarding the development of the Gems and Jewellery sector in Pakistan, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry, and senior government officials attended the meeting, a press release by the President House said.
The CEO of PGJDC apprised the meeting about the strategic plan for the development of the Gems and Jewellery sector, besides highlighting various challenges and opportunities in this regard.
Speaking on the occasion, the president said that Pakistan’s gems and jewellery sector had huge potential which needed to be fully exploited for the country’s development.
He underlined the need to encourage foreign companies to invest in this sector which would not only help improve the country’s economy but would also open up opportunities for the local population through employment generation.
The president urged the need to focus on the training and skill enhancement of the local workforce, besides promoting diversification and industrialization of the gems and jewellery sector to increase its contribution to the country’s economy.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
University of Punjab shines in female weightlifting championship held at SAU
7 minutes ago -
Renewables First launches first batch of MSEC graduates to fill knowledge gap in Energy sector
17 minutes ago -
SPP Larkana chairs meeting to review law, order situation
27 minutes ago -
Establishment of peace key priority of Balochistan govt: Ziaullah Langau
27 minutes ago -
Zahid Khan pays surprise visit to police lines Mansehra, reviews ETEA test
27 minutes ago -
Hidayat Ullah Malana elected as President HCBA Dera
27 minutes ago
-
Bilawal, Aseefa celebrate birthday of Faryal Talpur
27 minutes ago -
Punjab’s agriculture land’s fertility on decrease
37 minutes ago -
90 pc Bardana distribute at 17 PASSCO centres in Burewala, says Rao Akram
37 minutes ago -
CM felicitates SSP Riffat Bokhari on selection for IAWP award
37 minutes ago -
CM says committed to worker well-being
47 minutes ago -
Muzaffarpur flyover to be completed by August 14: minister
47 minutes ago