Premier urges federal, provincial coordination to boost exports & modernize gemstone industry
Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized unlocking Pakistan’s vast gemstone potential to increase exports and earn foreign exchange. Chairing a high-level meeting on gemstone promotion, the PM directed federal, provincial, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan authorities to collaborate on developing world-class gemstone centers.
The premier highlighted the importance of value addition, modern equipment, and consulting international experts to ensure global-standard facilities in Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir. The Islamabad Gemstone Center on Shahrah-e-Dastur is slated for completion by August 2027.
Officials shared updates on stakeholder consultations and a geo-fencing scientific roadmap to map and utilize Pakistan’s gemstone reserves systematically. The PM stressed cohesive planning between provinces and federal departments to maximize economic benefits from the gemstone industry.
