Pakistan has improved five points in global productivity ranking according to International Productivity Congress (IPC) 2011 that ended with a note to carry mission of productivity enhancement at various economic areas.
Dr Ishrat Hussain, former Governor State Bank of Pakistan, said change in management is not easy but we also know that Pakistan is an example of resourceful people. The only area where it lacks is in processes that defines fully articulated formulation of plan, he added. He stressed on building processes that have a tendency to disseminate information. Shaista Sohail, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industries said currently people are going through a time of uncertainty and low confidence. It is the task of government to use every tool at its disposal to build confidence and strengthen economy against global threats.
Ministry understands that reform for industrial development through policy and planning is the need of time. And this is where NPO becomes more important since it has been mandated to address and fill gaps of industrial zone.
Each resource speaker emphasised the important role NPO is playing in Pakistani economy via series of capacity development programmes. Ryuichiro Yamazaki Secretary General (APO) – Japan and John Heap President WCPS congratulated NPO for organising a unique event under guidance of CEO-NPO Khawaja Muhammad Yousuf. CEO-NPO Khawaja Muhammad Yousuf at his closing remarks said, “I feel that NPO is moving in right direction and by looking at the interest of various dignitaries, who are part of the session, one gets a reflection of expectations from NPO.” On this occasion WCPS awards were given to five honourable individuals on their valuable contribution to industrial productivity enhancement projects. Five people who were awarded included Saqib Moin-ud-Din, Dr Fakir Muhammad, Nauman Wazir and Khawaja Mohammad Yousuf.