ISLAMABAD: The 33rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) was held in Islamabad on Friday, where key reforms aimed at institutional strengthening and improving employee welfare were approved.
The Board greenlit measures to overhaul PSQCA’s digital infrastructure, aligning the Authority with international best practices. The move is part of Pakistan's broader "Digital Pakistan" initiative, which seeks to enhance the country's technological landscape.
In addition to the digital reforms, the Board also sanctioned expanded health insurance and welfare benefits for all PSQCA employees, underscoring the Authority's commitment to staff wellbeing and social security.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi addressed the meeting, directing officials to implement the approved measures with efficiency, transparency and speed.
"These reforms are in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to strengthen governance, improve national standards, and promote a modern, competitive economy," Magsi stated.
The Minister emphasized the government’s focus on improving regulatory oversight, facilitating business ease for local industries, and ensuring consumer protection.
"Our commitment is clear: to enhance the national quality infrastructure and support the country’s economic transformation," Magsi added.
With these reforms, PSQCA is positioned to become a more agile, employee-centered, and tech-forward institution.
The changes are expected to bolster its role in standardization, quality assurance, and consumer protection, supporting Pakistan’s larger reform agenda.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Shahid Iqbal Baloch; Director General of PSQCA, Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool; Director of Trade Policy, Attaullah Khan; and other senior members of the Authority.
