PTBP Web Desk
The PSQCA Board Meeting reforms were approved during the 33rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, which was held in Islamabad.
The meeting was chaired by Khalid Hussain Magsi and attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology and PSQCA.
Among the participants were Shahid Iqbal Baloch, Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool and Attaullah Khan, along with other senior officers of the authority.
The meeting focused on institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the organization’s operational capacity and improving employee welfare.
During the meeting, the board approved several important initiatives designed to enhance the performance of PSQCA and improve its overall efficiency.
One of the key decisions involved modernizing the authority’s digital infrastructure. The board approved measures to upgrade PSQCA’s technological systems to ensure that the organization aligns with international standards and global best practices.
These reforms will help the authority improve its operational processes and provide more efficient services related to product standards and quality control in Pakistan.
The modernization initiative is also intended to support the government’s broader Digital Pakistan vision.
In addition to institutional reforms, the board also approved expanded health insurance and welfare benefits for employees of PSQCA.
Officials said that the initiative reflects the authority’s commitment to ensuring the wellbeing and social security of its workforce.
By strengthening employee welfare programs, the organization aims to create a more supportive and productive working environment for its staff.
The decision is expected to enhance staff morale and improve the overall efficiency of the authority.
Addressing the meeting participants, Federal Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi appreciated the recent performance and progress made by PSQCA.
He stressed the importance of swift and transparent implementation of the reforms approved during the board meeting.
The minister reiterated that the government remains committed to strengthening Pakistan’s national quality infrastructure.
He also highlighted the need to facilitate ease of doing business for local industries while ensuring that consumers are protected through effective quality standards and regulatory oversight.
The 33rd PSQCA Board Meeting represents an important step toward transforming the authority into a more agile, technology-driven institution.
Officials said the approved reforms will help PSQCA become more responsive, employee-focused, and technologically advanced.
With improved digital systems, better governance practices, and stronger employee welfare initiatives, the authority is expected to perform its mandate more effectively.
PSQCA plays a crucial role in ensuring standardization, quality assurance, and consumer protection in Pakistan.
The reforms approved during the meeting aim to strengthen the authority’s ability to regulate product standards and support national industrial development.
