World Bank engages in talks on enhancing NQI standards

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MG News | March 04, 2025 at 09:41 AM GMT+05:00

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March 04, 2025 (MLN): Efforts to enhance National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) standards for boosting exports were the focus of discussions, emphasizing sectoral reforms, digitalization, and capacity building.

To explore collaboration in these areas, a delegation of the World Bank met with the Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Engr. Sajid Baloch.

During the meeting, the Secretary delivered a detailed presentation on the Ministry’s initiatives for quality standards and conformity assessment.

He highlighted the role of its organizations, including the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, Pakistan National Accreditation Council, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Metrology Institute of Pakistan, and Pakistan Housing Authority.

The presentation outlined ongoing reforms aimed at facilitating ease of doing business for exporters, according to the press release.

Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on proposals for sectoral reforms in the NQI system, identifying key challenges in meeting international market compliance.

The discussion emphasized the importance of digitalization, equipment upgrades, and capacity building as essential steps to align local standards with global benchmarks.

The World Bank and the Ministry reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening future collaboration to enhance quality infrastructure, ultimately supporting Pakistan’s export growth.

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