The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has recently launched an e-gateway that will enable Pakistani engineers to export their services internationally. This initiative was introduced by PEC’s Pakistan Development Committee, which aims to create opportunities and resources for engineers across borders. The launch event was graced by renowned engineers and diplomats, including Chief Guest Senator Engineer Rukhsana Zuberi and Guest of Honor Eric Hahn from the European Union.
The PEC e-gateway offers a one-stop solution for international companies to engage with qualified and registered Pakistani engineers and firms for their business needs. This platform not only provides a new avenue for business development but also promotes the export of the talent of Pakistani engineers. The Washington Accord has paved the way for Pakistani engineers to be recognized as professionally accredited, allowing them to provide their services in member countries. The PEC e-gateway is a step in the right direction towards this growth.
The Advisor to the Chairman PEC, Engineer Mir Masood Rashid, emphasized the need for such platforms considering the economic challenges faced by Pakistan. The e-gateway offers the services of professional and competent engineers who are eligible for providing consultancy and economical business solutions that will be commercially practical.
The Rector of NUTECH University, Engineer Lt. Gen. (r) Moazzam, appreciated the efforts of PEC and its PPDC committee for launching a platform that will take the engineering community into the next era. The biggest challenge currently faced by engineers is the lack of jobs, and such initiatives will bridge the gap that has been created in the market. He also appreciated other initiatives of PPDC, especially the CAPSTONE EXPO, which motivates the engineering community to work on commercially viable projects.
Senator Engineer Rukhsana Zuberi highlighted that this step will help the engineering community by creating a linking hub and utilizing the IT industry’s evolving opportunities in the best way. She emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in driving Pakistan forward and the significance of reaching for the export of engineering services. She asked all stakeholders to contribute to this platform to make it successful, stressing the importance of the private sector’s input in addressing the challenges faced by the energy sector.
Engineer Muhammad Najeeb Haroon, Chairman of PEC, stated that the current economic crises are due to the lack of roles played by respective stakeholders, especially the engineers who are the backbone of building up any economy. He stressed the need for out-of-the-box solutions, innovation, and reverse engineering to get the country out of such economic crises. The PEC e-gateway is one of the steps towards foreign exchange earnings and the reduction of imports by industry localization.
Overall, the launch of the PEC e-gateway is a significant step towards promoting local engineering talent in the international market through coordinated efforts of overseas engineers. It is an important initiative that will minimize brain drain at the national level and contribute to the growth and development of Pakistan’s engineering community.