{"id":52055,"date":"2025-09-09T19:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=52055"},"modified":"2025-09-09T21:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:13:17","slug":"octave-technology-solutions-ots-summit-haroon-akhtar-highlights-pakistans-path-to-digital-manufacturing-and-global-competitiveness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/octave-technology-solutions-ots-summit-haroon-akhtar-highlights-pakistans-path-to-digital-manufacturing-and-global-competitiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Octave Technology Solutions (OTS) Summit ! Haroon Akhtar Highlights Pakistan\u2019s Path to Digital Manufacturing and Global Competitiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_52057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52057\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52057\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Octave-Technology-Solutions-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Octave-Technology-Solutions-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Octave-Technology-Solutions-2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Octave-Technology-Solutions-2-356x220.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan addressing the \u0093From Concept to Product\u0094 Summit in Islamabad on 09\/09\/2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Islamabad: September 09, 2025 &#8211; \u00a0Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and Minister-in-Charge for Industries and Production , Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan has underscored that the\u00a0 future of manufacturing is being redefined through digital transformation. He emphasized that the theme \u201cFrom Concept to Product\u201d is not merely a slogan, but a transformative model that will help Pakistan accelerate time-to-market, reduce costs, and build global credibility to expand exports.<\/p>\n<p>He noted this in his address at the<strong> International Summit on Redefining Digital Manufacturing<\/strong> held at local hotel. Highlighting international examples, he said countries such as the UK, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore have successfully transformed their economies through industrialization.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Octave Technology Solutions OTS | Summit | Islamabad | Briefing\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7r1mSme7M0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s rapid rise, driven by bold policy shifts in the late 20th century, stands as the most recent and dramatic case of lifting millions out of poverty through manufacturing-led growth. Pakistan, he added, stands today at a similar crossroads, with abundant human capital, strategic location, and natural resources.<\/p>\n<p>Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan has launched its first-ever comprehensive industrial policy, designed to create a robust and competitive industrial ecosystem. This policy, Mr. Khan noted, reflects Pakistan\u2019s ambition to integrate into the Fourth Industrial Revolution by moving from traditional assembly-line production to design-led, connected, and technology-driven manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>The summit showcased advanced technologies including 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, and zero-defect production\u2014which will allow Pakistani manufacturers to achieve millimeter-level precision, reduce prototyping time from weeks to days, and deliver export-ready products at scale.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"iTN0SyUhv8\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/octave-technology-solutions-ots-hosts-international-summit-on-redefining-digital-manufacturing-minister-commends-timely-impactful-event\/\">Octave Technology Solutions (OTS) hosts International Summit on Redefining Digital Manufacturing ! Minister Commends Timely, Impactful Event<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Octave Technology Solutions (OTS) hosts International Summit on Redefining Digital Manufacturing ! Minister Commends Timely, Impactful Event&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/octave-technology-solutions-ots-hosts-international-summit-on-redefining-digital-manufacturing-minister-commends-timely-impactful-event\/embed\/#?secret=4ZBqoTMpZl#?secret=iTN0SyUhv8\" data-secret=\"iTN0SyUhv8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery partnership formed here today is a step toward ensuring Pakistan\u2019s industries do not just survive the next decade of global competition, but lead it,\u201d Mr. Khan remarked. He added that Pakistan\u2019s SMEs will be empowered through shared digital platforms and accredited labs, enabling them to meet international standards and become certified suppliers in global value chains.<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasized Pakistan\u2019s commitment to aligning diplomacy with industrial delivery. Following the Prime Minister\u2019s recent visit to China, the government is actively pursuing industrial relocation, co-development, and technology transfer, moving swiftly from MoUs to operational clusters with production-ready outputs in record time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addressing various stakeholders, Mr. Khan said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To international partners: \u201cBring your platforms, standards, and products\u2014let Pakistan qualify for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To domestic manufacturers: \u201cEmbrace the digital workflow\u2014scan, design, build, certify, and scale with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To universities and training institutes: \u201cAlign curricula with industry needs and introduce micro-credentials that translate directly into jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He concluded with a call to action: \u201cThe world is moving ahead exponentially\u2014we cannot afford to be left behind. 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