Karachi: The 35th Board of Directors meeting of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority
(PSQCA) was convened in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Honorable Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi,
Federal Minister for Science and Technology and Chairman of the Board. The meeting was attended by
Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Sheikh, Director General PSQCA, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf, Executive Director General,
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Member; Mr. Abdul Karim Rind, Secretary PSQCA,
Member; along with other participants with special permission. The session focused on a comprehensive agenda
aimed at institutional reform, employee welfare, and service modernization.
In a series of landmark decisions, the Board took firm action on several long-pending issues to enhance the
operational efficiency of PSQCA and provide relief to its workforce. Among the key outcomes was the approval
for the regularization of PSQCA employees and the release of their pending salaries, signifying a strong
commitment to staff welfare. Furthermore, the Board sanctioned the immediate disbursement of salaries to
employees in the BS-01 to BS-04 categories, ensuring financial relief to lower-grade staff.
Promoting sustainability, the Board approved the installation of solar energy systems at all PSQCA Component
Centers and the Head Office in Karachi. This move aims to encourage environmentally responsible and cost-
effective energy practices. In line with Pakistan’s international trade goals, the Board also gave the green light to
initiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural
Affairs (DEFRA) to boost trade facilitation for Pakistani food products.
To further modernize its internal processes, the Board endorsed the implementation of SAP software across
PSQCA’s Accounts, Finance, and Human Resource departments. The procurement of new operational vehicles,
subject to approval from the Finance Division’s Austerity Committee, was also approved to strengthen logistical
and field operations across the organization.
In terms of employee support, the Board approved the disbursement of incentive shares for the current fiscal year
and sanctioned the continuation of existing medical services as per the Medical Attendance Rules 2004.
Additionally, a significant step was taken towards international collaboration in automotive standards, with
approval granted for signing a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with a foreign automobile testing
laboratory.
The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and the swift execution of all
approved decisions. Federal Minister Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi praised the efforts of the PSQCA team and
instructed all departments to ensure timely implementation to deliver improved services and outcomes.
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