Every year on October 14th, the global community unites to celebrate World Standards Day, reflecting on the invisible yet indispensable frameworks that ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.

This year’s theme, “Shared Vision for a Better World,” resonates deeply with Pakistan’s journey towards economic resilience and global integration. Being the Director General of Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), I see this vision as a call to action, to not only align our products with the world but to transform our very systems for enduring excellence.

PSQCA, as the National Standards Body, has been the cornerstone of quality infrastructure in Pakistan. Our mandate, derived from the Constitution, empowers us to set the benchmarks that protect consumers and empower industries. The numbers speak to our concerted efforts: a robust repository of over 24,000 Pakistan Standards, with more than 9,322 aligned with ISO and 6,372 with IEC. This proactive adoption provides Pakistani manufacturers with a clear roadmap to compete internationally.

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