Staff Reporter
The Pakistan Management Excellence Award (PMEA) launch ceremony was held here hosted by Chairman, AamerNiazi and PIM Executive Director AbidHussain. The guest of honour was President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Main Anjum Nisar. PMEA is an initiative of Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan. Instituted, under the patronage of the President of Pakistan, PMEA program will provide an international benchmark to organizations in all verticals, both public and private. Pakistan is at the cross-roads of major economic development with the Government spearheading major reforms to promote foreign direct investment, trade, SMEs’ performance and enhance the external image of the country. With the dismantling of trade barriers and impending international competitiveness, there is an urgent need in Pakistan to enhance national productivity, efficiency, innovation, and effectiveness at both the state-run and private sector enterprises, in order to gain the competitive edge.