Federal Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi took charge during the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority boardroom gathering that tackled major workplace reforms. The science chief led discussions alongside Director General Rizwan Ahmed Sheikh and other top brass from trade development agencies. Muhammad Ashraf from the Trade Development Authority joined Abdul Karim Rind as secretary while officials hammered out employee benefits and operational upgrades. The 35th board session focused heavily on fixing long-standing staff problems and modernizing outdated systems. Government leaders prioritized worker welfare alongside sustainability initiatives during the high-stakes meeting.
PSQCA employees finally got relief when bosses approved job security measures and released overdue paychecks that had been sitting in bureaucratic limbo. Lower-grade workers between BS-01 and BS-04 received immediate salary payments after months of financial uncertainty. Solar power installations will transform energy consumption at component centers and the main Karachi headquarters as part of green initiatives. The board also greenlit advanced SAP software for accounting and human resources while approving new vehicle purchases pending finance committee clearance. Medical benefits continue under existing 2004 rules while incentive bonuses get distributed to deserving staff members.
International partnerships expanded when officials authorized a memorandum with Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs targeting food export growth. The board approved mutual recognition agreements with global automobile testing laboratories to boost automotive standards cooperation. Minister Magsi demanded transparency and quick implementation of all reform measures before wrapping up the productive session. Officials praised leadership efforts while promising better services through the comprehensive modernization package.
PSQCA employees finally got relief when bosses approved job security measures and released overdue paychecks that had been sitting in bureaucratic limbo. Lower-grade workers between BS-01 and BS-04 received immediate salary payments after months of financial uncertainty. Solar power installations will transform energy consumption at component centers and the main Karachi headquarters as part of green initiatives. The board also greenlit advanced SAP software for accounting and human resources while approving new vehicle purchases pending finance committee clearance. Medical benefits continue under existing 2004 rules while incentive bonuses get distributed to deserving staff members.
International partnerships expanded when officials authorized a memorandum with Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs targeting food export growth. The board approved mutual recognition agreements with global automobile testing laboratories to boost automotive standards cooperation. Minister Magsi demanded transparency and quick implementation of all reform measures before wrapping up the productive session. Officials praised leadership efforts while promising better services through the comprehensive modernization package.
