PM orders tapping gemstone reserves

PM orders tapping gemstone reserves

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for fast-tracking the development of Pakistan's gemstone sector to boost exports and foreign exchange earnings, directing authorities to fully tap the country's reserves and complete the Islamabad Gemstone Center by August 2027. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister House to review the promotion of the gemstone and minerals sector, the premier ordered the engagement of internationally …

PM for development of vast gemstone reserves

ISLAMABAD: In a bold push to unlock the country’s hidden wealth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for the development of the vast gemstone reserves, highlighting their potential to boost exports and generate vital foreign exchange. The prime minister while chairing a high-level meeting to discuss the promotion of precious stones and minerals, emphasised the potential of the gemstone sector to become a major contributor to the count…