As a schoolteacher, I recently visited a food production facility at Port Qasim as part of an educational trip with my students. Walking through the facility, I was genuinely impressed by the strict hygiene standards and well-defined SOPs. Every step of production was handled with care, ensuring high-quality output. What stood out the most was learning that locally sold and exported products undergo the same quality checks and standards. Many assume that companies only maintain high standards for exported goods while compromising on local products, but what we saw cleared up this misconception.
As educators nurturing future leaders, we must challenge misconceptions and highlight the positive aspects of our industries. Often, we are quick to believe that locally produced goods are inferior, but after seeing the commitment to quality firsthand, I feel more confident in Pakistan’s ability to meet international standards and it is time we recognise and appreciate the efforts being made within our own country.
Humera Yasmeen
Karachi