Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez khan Jamali has said that incumbent government has devised an inclusive policy to develop a fast-growing and export-driven industrial sector in the country.
Federal Minister made these remarks during inaugural session of National Quality Forum (NQF) which was organized by the Ministry of Science & Technology in collaboration with the European Union funded TRTA II programme which is implemented by UNIDO. Mir Changez Khan Jamali said that to address the international competitive market government has outlined a comprehensive strategy with an aim to develop growing, internationally competitive, and export-driven industrial sector that would helps in poverty reduction through the provision of adequate employment opportunities to the growing labour force. He further said that a National Quality Policy is essential to access global markets.
Secretary ministry of Science & Technology Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar said that the strictness of technical regulations in food safety and agricultural health standards are major sources of concern among many developing countries. It was therefore proposed by the Ministry of Science & Technology that a National Quality Forum be held in Islamabad with the objectives to consider the role and benefits of the quality infrastructure in the socio-economic development of Pakistan; to look into the services offered by the basic institutions of the quality infrastructure in the country, their situation and their needs; to investigate and propose measures that should be undertaken to ensure the continual improvement of those services as well as their sustainability. Addressing the concluding session, the Deputy Ambassador of EU, Mr. Pierre Mayaudon said” the European Union is proud to support such a meaningful initiative as to promote a National Quality Policy in Pakistan. It will serve the overall purpose of better access of Pakistani products to the global market. In the context of EU encouraging trade with Pakistan, it is a timely step forward.”
