Peshawar: Pakistan can earn millions of dollars by exporting its precious gemstones after value addition. This was stated by Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar Professor Dr. Azmat Hayat Khan after formally inaugurating the Gem Bazar organized by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) at its newly built Gem Exchange at Khayal Arcade Namak Mandi, Peshawar today.
This ?Gem Bazaar? is the third of its kind in Peshawar, which will provide a lucrative opportunity and platform for those interested in buying and selling gemstones and mineral specimen.
Around 65-70 exhibitors displayed their gemstones and mineral specimen for the interested buyers. A variety of gemstones and mineral specimen were displayed under one roof, where interested buyers had the maximum exposure to a wide range of quality display.
Mr. Fawad H. Khan, CEO, PGJDC in his statement said that ?Gem Bazaar? has been organized in a professional manner, which will ensure high security and transparency in trading. The Gem Bazaar will be an ongoing feature which will contribute immensely to the continuous efforts that PGJDC is putting in for the development of Gems & Jewellery industry of Pakistan.?
He said ‘such initiatives by the Company will boost confidence, motivation and trust on PGJDC’s initiatives for the development of the industry. It will further enhance the value chain productivity of the sector, which will also enable the miners to rise above unnecessary exploitation and deprivation from direct trading. The interested buyers will be exposed to quality products on competitive prices, which will add tangible value to their business endeavors.?
Professor Dr. Azmat Hayat Khan said that such initiatives by PGJDC will boost confidence, motivation and trust on PGJDC’s initiatives for the development of the industry. It will further enhance the value chain productivity of the sector, which will also enable the miners to rise above unnecessary exploitation and deprivation from direct trading.
The interested buyers will be exposed to quality products on competitive prices, which will add tangible value to their business endeavors.