PCJCCI to establish online Pakistan-China Technology Gateway
China Economic Net
Lahore: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Wang Zihai has pledged that after the successful working of Pakistan-China Knowledge Portal an online Pakistan-China Technology Gateway will be established soon.
Speaking at a think-tank session held at PCJCCI premises, he maintained that technological advancement for human resource development is the prime agenda of PCJCCI.
“After the successful working of Pakistan-China Knowledge Portal, we are keen to establish an online Pakistan-China Technology Gateway,” he informed.
Wang Zihai elaborated that this project would be initiated with the Chinese collaboration and the purpose of this project would be primarily the transfer of redundant technology from China.
He promised to spur the pace of technological advancement in Pakistan through Chinese cooperation.
On the occasion, Ehsan Chaudhry, Senior Vice President PCJCCI said that the acquisition of appropriate technology from China in the field of renewable energy and alternative sources of energy such as solar, nanotechnology, wind power and run of the river power plants were also included on priority.
“The government has to formulate policies for creating linkages between industry and academia so as to create industry-driven batches of students, he suggested adding equipping secondary school and university graduates with employable skills that require a shift from academically-oriented learning to demand-driven courses relevant to the industry needs,” he added.
Sarfaraz Butt, Vice President PCJCCI mentioned that the PCJCCI was planning to establish state-of-the-art Chinese information and material center that would be executed in two phases.
“The first phase involves formation of display center and the second phase involves the transfer of production facility from China to Pakistan,” he added.
Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General PCJCCI told the audience that they will also initiate online technological courses for our youth through this Pakistan-China Technology Gateway.
“These courses will convey contemporary knowledge and information related to various sectors which includes electronic and automotive advancement, insurance, agriculture, textiles, shoe manufacturing, chemicals, battery recycling plant and real estate advisory,” he explained.
