Mr. Shahid Usman Ibrahim, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Industries and Production, visited the National Productivity Organization (NPO) on January 22, 2025, to receive a comprehensive briefing on NPO’s activities. The session was attended by Mr. Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry, CEO of NPO, along with senior management. During the briefing, the CEO outlined NPO’s functions, achievements, and ongoing initiatives. Key areas of focus included stimulating productivity consciousness at both macro and micro levels, engaging international and national experts to share best practices, promoting innovative methods and products for enhanced productivity and competitiveness, and collecting and disseminating information to boost industrial productivity. The Parliamentary Secretary commended the efforts of NPO and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) in promoting productivity at the national level. He emphasized the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing productivity through URAAN Pakistan—a transformative initiative aligned with the 5Es National Economic Transformation Plan. Under this plan, augmenting productivity is a cornerstone for achieving export-led growth. The Parliamentary Secretary specifically praised the efforts of NPO. He also acknowledged NPO’s broader contributions to fostering productivity in industries. In response, the CEO NPO expressed gratitude for the Parliamentary Secretary's visit and assured him that NPO, under the guidance of the Ministry of Industries and Production, will continue to play a pivotal role in advancing productivity, quality, and innovation. The Parliamentary Secretary reaffirmed his commitment to supporting NPO’s initiatives. He emphasized his intention to align with the Prime Minister’s vision for industrial development and to facilitate efforts toward increased productivity, industrialization, exports, and job creation. He also pledged to engage with NPO more frequently in the future to ensure maximum support for productivity development across the country.
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