Monday, July 14, 2008

Gem, jewellery industry assured of govt support

PESHAWAR: NWFP Minister for Social Welfare, Women Development and Special Education Sitara Ayaz on Sunday said that the provincial government would extend all possible support to the gems and jewellery exporters so that maximum foreign exchange could be earned for the country besides creation of well-paid jobs.

She said this while inaugurating a gems bazaar at Namak Mandi here. Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company Director Khalid Sultan, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Haji Asif, APSEA founder Dost Mohammad and a large number of gems experts and exporters were also present on the occasion.

Sitara appreciated the establishment of Gem Exchange in Peshawar and said it would attract foreign companies and experts. She suggested that women should also be trained in gems and jewellery so that they could earn their livelihood to support their families.

She also appreciated the idea of establishment of a latest gems lab at the Gem Exchange and said that gems and jewellery should be polished and designed according to global market demands.

Source by dailytimes.com.pk

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