ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): The National Productivity Organization (NPO) has helped local industries achieve Rs11.18 billion in productivity-related value addition over the past four years by utilising a total public grant of Rs374 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operating under the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP), the NPO has significantly expanded its outreach to industrial and service sectors, assisting companies in improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the organisation conducted 396 energy and resource audits between 2020 and 2025 in sectors such as textiles, auto parts, leather, surgical instruments, and sports manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also organised 489 national productivity training programmes and hosted 21 multi-country sessions under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notably, Pakistan ranked first among 21 APO member nations in accessing international services, reflecting NPO\u2019s growing regional engagement and institutional credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NPO\u2019s financial performance has also strengthened. Its revenues rose sharply from Rs2.13 million in FY2020 to Rs71.29 million in FY2023\u201324, driven by the increasing demand from firms seeking advisory services for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and productivity enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official documents note that countries such as South Korea and Thailand had productivity levels similar to Pakistan\u2019s in the 1970s, but they advanced rapidly by investing in technology, skills, and institutional reforms. Recognising this, the NPO partnered with the Korea Development Institute (KDI) to formulate the National Productivity Master Plan (NPMP), which has now been integrated into Pakistan\u2019s Special Economic Framework by the Planning Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NPMP seeks to introduce a national productivity measurement system, promote technological standardisation, and develop productivity-linked incentives to motivate industrial performance. These reforms aim to help Pakistan transition from a cost-based to a productivity-driven growth model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, NPO\u2019s Business Plan 2025\u201328 aligns with the NPMP\u2019s objectives. It focuses on technology adoption, process optimisation, and a nationwide productivity awareness campaign to address persistent inefficiencies and strengthen competitiveness. A senior NPO official told Wealth Pakistan that improving productivity is vital for Pakistan\u2019s industries to gain global competitiveness. He said sustained efforts through institutional reforms and collaboration with international partners will help reduce dependence on subsidies and currency adjustments, ensuring long-term industrial viability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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