Competitiveness key to Pakistan\'s global standing

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday mentioned increased productivity, quality and innovation (PQI) as the instant solution to the economic difficulties faced by the country in the absence of required investment. "These (PQI) are the basic pillars on which the national competitiveness of any country depends," he said while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Productivity, Quality and Innovation Summit-2024. The summit, with the theme "Driving Growth through Excellence in Productivity, Quality and Innovation," has been organised by the Ministry of Planning, with the PQI identified as the key driver for achieving sustainable economic growth and enhancing Pakistan's global competitiveness.