PESHAWAR
\nPakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex Peshawar organized a seminar titled \u201cDimension Stones Summit: Uniting for a Knowledge-Based Economy\u201d to explore the potential of the marble industry in the context of a knowledge-based economy here on Tuesday. The event was honored by the presence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for food Zahir Shah Toru as the Chief Guest, and Fawad Ishaq, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, as the Guest of Honor.
\nIn his address, Zahir Shah Toru highlighted the importance of collaboration among scientists, engineers, and industrialists to innovate and fully exploit the province\u2019s vast marble resources. The minister emphasized that by applying advanced techniques, KP could significantly benefit financially from its marble sector. The Chief Guest also praised the efforts of PCSIR Laboratories Complex Peshawar in promoting the marble industry and called for a collaborative approach to drive economic growth in the province.
\nHe noted that the Centre, in collaboration with NAVTTC, HOPE-87, KP TEVTA, KP Industries and Technical Education, Sarhad Rural Support Programme, and other organizations, has been providing human resource development training.
\nThe DG further added that these programs aim to equip trainees with advanced techniques in marble and mosaic work, enabling them to add value and create products suitable for export, thereby generating significant financial returns.
\nSpeakers at the seminar included Asghar Khan Utmankheil, Chairman APMIA, Yaqoob Nawaz, DG Mines and Minerals KP, a representative of KPEZDMC, and Professor Dr. Yaseen Iqbal Yousafzai. They all stressed the need for upskilling and reskilling within the marble sector to enhance its global competitiveness.
\nThe seminar brought together experts from the marble industry, academia, and government to discuss strategies for promoting the marble sector in KP.
\nDuring the brainstorming session, participants explored opportunities for innovation, value addition, and export enhancement.
\nThe event concluded with a commitment to foster partnerships among stakeholders to develop a robust marble industry in KP, aligned with the vision of a knowledge-based economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex Peshawar organized a seminar titled \u201cDimension Stones Summit: Uniting for a Knowledge-Based Economy\u201d to explore the potential of the marble industry in the context of a knowledge-based economy here on Tuesday. The event was honored by the presence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for food […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-412369","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n