KARACHI: Pakistani companies should remain vigilant about the latest development of international standards Confidence of the consumer is always proportionate to safety and reliability of a product and this confidence can only be achieved through standardization.
This was stated by Abdul Aleem Memon, Director General, Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) in the Seminar on the occasion of 51st World Standards Day 2020 on topic “Protecting the Planet with Standards”, which was organized by Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) at its Karachi head office.
Abdul Aleem Memo, Director General, PSQCA while speaking as the chief guest at the seminar, acknowledged the fact that industrialization, standardization and economic growth grow together as without standardization optimum growth cannot be achieved.
Moreover, International Standards, especially with regards to Pakistan, is one single important factor that could direct and channelize the entire outlook of business.
He welcomed all the guests for their presence and active participation to make this seminar success. He acknowledged the contribution of Chairmen of NSCs. He further said that the changing face of international video standards had led to single, globally acceptable technical standards for globally marketable products.
At the international level, standards are becoming a pillar of the new global video system. He said: “I urge Pakistani companies to remain vigilant about the latest development of international standards and get involved with PSQCA. I am very much hopeful that standardization with the collaborative efforts of the public and private sectors has maintained its dedication by bringing positive changes to this activity every year.” After the seminar, certificates were distributed by Memon to Chairmen of NSCs in recognition of their services in formulation of national standards.