LAHORE: The Gold and Gems Art Promotion Council of Pakistan (GGAPCP) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to establish the country’s first National Gems Authority, describing it a historic and highly encouraging step for Pakistan’s gems and jewellery industry.
President of the Council, Muhammad Ahmed, said on Monday that the establishment of the Authority will have far-reaching and positive impact on the country’s gems sector.
Pakistan is blessed with vast reserves of precious and semi-precious gemstones, but due to inadequate policies, lack of standardization, branding and marketing, the country has not been able to realize the true potential of this valuable industry, he observed.
He further stated that the National Gems Authority will significantly enhance Pakistan’s gemstone exports and help promote Pakistani gemstones in international markets under....
