| Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase - Tucson (USA)! |
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The Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase was held in February 2010 at Tucson USA.
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| PGJDC organized a training program on Cost Management at GJTMC Karachi! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a training course on Cost Management at Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), Saddar, Karachi.
The course started from 21st January 2010 and ended on 23rd January 2010. Ten participants were enrolled in this training course.
Management of cost and expenses is a vital success factor for trade. The course helped the participants in managing their expenses and accordingly make effective decisions for their businesses.
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| Two Day Seminar on Jewellery Finishing and Polishing at Lahore! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company arranged a Two Day Seminar on Jewellery Finishing and Polishing at its Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre Lahore on 13th and 14th January 2010. Mr. Tausif was the speaker of this event and about thirty participants attended this seminar.
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| PGJDC organized a training program on Gem Identification and Grading at Peshawar! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a training course on Gemstone Identification and Grading at the Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi, Peshawar.
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| PGJDC organized a training course on Jewellery Pattern Making in Wax at Lahore! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a training course on Jewellery Pattern Making in Wax at its Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), Lahore.
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| PGJDC organized a training program on Advanced Jewellery Designing in Karachi! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a training course on Advanced Jewellery Designing at its Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), Karachi.
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| PGJDC organized 4 weeks course on Computer Aided Designing and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in Lahore! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a training program on ‘Computer Aided Jewllery Designing and Manufacturing (Matrix 6) at its Gems & Jewelry Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Lahore.
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| PGJDC organized a 2 weeks training course on Gem Identification at Karachi! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a two weeks training program on 'Gemstone Identification' at its Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Karachi.
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| PGJDC organized a three day training on Cost Management at Karachi! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a three-day course on Cost Management at its Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) Karachi.
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| PGJDC organized 3rd Gem Bazar in Quetta! |
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Karachi, December 12: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized 3rd Gem Bazaar in Quetta at its Gem Exchange at Jamiatrai Road, Opposite Rahat Cinema. The gem bazaar was inaugurated by Haji Taj Agha, Chairman Anjuman-e-Tajran Balochistan. Mr. Abdul Raheem Kakar President Anjuman-e-Tajran Balochistan was also present on the occasion.
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| Meeting between PGJDC and APGMJA at GJTMC Karachi! |
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A meeting of Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) and All Pakistan Gems Merchants and Jewellers Association (APGMJA) held on 8th December 2009 at PGJDC’s Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) at Karachi to develop better understanding and mutual cooperation for the development of Gems & Jewellery industry of Pakistan.
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| PGJDC organized training program on Jewellery Finishing & Polishing in Quetta! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a two day special training program on Jewellery Finishing & Polishing at its Gem Exchange, Quetta.
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| PGJDC participated in the Annual Dubai International Jewellery Week 2009! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) participated in the annual Dubai International Jewellery Week (4th – 7th November 2009) for the third time in a row. Previously PGJDC participated in the Dubai International Jewellery Week in the year 2007 and 2008. This third consecutive visit to the exhibition is a part of the process of broadening the exposure of the Gems & Jewellery industry of Pakistan continuously.
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| PGJDC participated in Mineralintage Munchen (The Munich Mineral Show) 2009! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) for the first time visited Munich Mineral Show in 2009. The show started from October 30 and continued till November 1, 2009. Continuing with the tradition, PGJDC organized a Pakistan pavilion in Munich Mineral Show under the brand name “Gems & Jewellery - Pakistan.
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| PGJDC organized the 2nd Gem Bazaar at Quetta! |
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Karachi, October 24: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized the 2nd Gem Bazaar in Quetta at its newly built Gem Exchange at Jamiatrai Road, Opposite Rahat Cinema today. The gem bazaar was inaugurated by Dr. Abdul Salam Barech, Director Center of Excellence Minerology, Balochistan University, Quetta.
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| Seminar on "Assaying and Refining" at
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a seminar on Monday 12th October,
2009 at Islamabad. The seminar, titled “Assaying and Refining” was aimed at improving the quality of products developed by
Gems & Jewellery industry of Pakistan. Mr. Abdul Sattar, a renowned precious metal consultant, was the chief speaker in the
event. Mr. Sattar insisted on quality assessment and Hallmarking of jewellery without which improvement in performance of the
industry is not possible."
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| Public Notice - Assistance for opening
Exporters Offices abroad! |
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“Government of Pakistan has announced in trade policy 2007-08 to provide assistance to socially and
environmentally compliant and ISO certified companies for setting up business offices abroad. It has been decided to continue
this scheme during the trade policy 2009-10.”
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| PGJDC participated in Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem
Fair in Wan Chai, Hong Kong! |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) participated in Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem
Fair in Wan Chai, Hong Kong from 23rd to 27th September 2009. PGJDC participated in the said exhibition for the first time
and aims to continue its participation in coming future."
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| PGJDC participated in the 44th Bangkok Gems &
Jewellery Fair 2009! |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) participated in the 44th Bangkok Gems &
Jewelry Fair organized on 15 - 19 September 2009 at Bangkok, Thailand. This was the 5th time in a row that Pakistan
participated in this Show on a yearly basis.
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| Exemption of Sales Tax on synthetic
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In order to implement of recommendation of Trade Policy, 2008-09, the import and supply of synthetic
or reconstructed stones, precious or semi-precious (PCT heading 7104.1000, 7104.2000 and 7104.9000) is being exempted from
levy of sales tax.
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is committed to the development and growth of
the gems and jewellery sector of Pakistan. With its efforts the valuation charges for domestic shipments have been reduced by
PIA from 3% to 0.75% of the shippers’ declared value with effect from August 25, 2009. This will facilitate movement of gems
and jewellery within Pakistan.”
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| Custom Duty and Sales Tax exempted
on Import and Supply of Precious Stones. |
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In order to implement the Federal Cabinet's decision taken in Trade Policy, 2008 - 09, the Import and
Supply of Platinum, Palladium, Diamonds and Precious Stones is exempted from levy of
Sales Tax and Custom Duty w.e.f 6th August, 2009.
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| Training program on Gemstone
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on Gem
Identification at its Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi, Peshawar. The course started from 17th August and will conclude on 22nd
August 2009. Seven participants have been enrolled for the Gem Identification course.
Courses such as Gem Identification course have proved to be very useful for the trade in Peshawar also encouraging the new
entrants in the sector to develop their skills and grow with their business. PGJDC’s commitment to Skill Development is
consistent through these training courses resulting in the overall development of the Gems & Jewellery industry in Pakistan.
The availability of Gemstone Identification Laboratory at Gem Exchange Peshawar will be helpful for the participants as they
will be able to benefit from the instruments and equipments firsthand. ”
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| PGJDC organized 7th Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange,
Namak Mandi, Peshawar! |
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Peshawar, August 02: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized 7th Gem
Bazaar in Peshawar at its Gem Exchange at Khayal Arcade Namak Mandi, Peshawar today.
This “Gem Bazaar” is the 7th of its kind in Peshawar, which shows the PGJDC’s commitment for consistent efforts to promote
Pakistani Gemstone sector and also to provide a lucrative opportunity and platform for those interested in buying and selling
gemstones and mineral specimen under one roof in secured environment. The interested buyers will be exposed to quality
products on competitive prices, which will add tangible value to their business endeavors.
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| Two Training programs on Computer
aided Jewellery Designing using Jewel CAD at Quetta. |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged two training courses on Computer
Aided Jewellery Designing at Quetta. These training courses have started from 13th July 2009 and will continue till 25th July
2009. PGJDC has arranged these training courses exclusively for female participants in collaboration with Baluchistan’s
Provincial Minister, Ms. Rahila Durrani. Around fifty participants will be facilitated by these two training courses.
Computer Aided Jewellery Designing courses will cover the procedure of jewellery designing with the help of Jewel CAD
software. The training of jewellery designing with the help of latest sophisticated software is a clear sign of jewellery
industry of Pakistan progressing forward with zeal and zest.”
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| Training program on Gemstone
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training program on Gemstone
Identification and Grading at Gems & Jewelry Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) Lahore. This training course started
on 7th July 2009 and its duration is 2 weeks. Twenty six participants, including two ladies, are being facilitation through
this training course. The training course is being conducted in the morning and evening shifts.”
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| PGJDC organized 1st Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange,
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized first Gem Bazaar at Quetta in its
recently built Gem Exchange as Jamiat Rai Road on Sunday, 28th June 2009. The event was inaugurated by Haji Muhammad Siraf,
President Baluchistan Sarafa and Jewellers Welfare Society, Quetta.
Gem Bazaar was first of its kind in Quetta, which shows PGJDC’s commitment for consistent efforts to promote Pakistani
gemstone sector and also to provide a lucrative opportunity and platform for those interested in buying and selling gemstone
under one roof in secure environment. Multitude of buyers visited Gem Bazaar to explore the potential variety of precious and
semi precious gemstone and mineral specimen, which were displayed for sale at competitive prices. Around 60 exhibitors
displayed their gemstone and mineral specimen for the interested buyers in Gem Bazaar.
PGJDC’s Gem Bazaars have been organized in the most professional manner to ensure high security and transparency in trading.
Gem Bazaar is an ongoing feature which will contribute immensely to the continuous efforts that PGJDC is putting in for the
development of Gems and Jewellery industry of Pakistan.”
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| PGJDC awarded certificates to 95 students of 5
training courses at Quetta! |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) awarded certificates to 95 students of 5
training courses on successful completion of their courses at Quetta on Saturday, 27th June 2009.
A ceremony was held at Quetta in this regard. Among these 95 students, 25 were female students. Provincial Minister, Ms.
Raheela Durrani, was the chief guest of the event. While speaking on the occasion, Ms. Durrani reiterated government’s
resolve to provide maximum support to Gems and Jewellery sector of Pakistan so that this sector could earn foreign exchange.
She also expressed that Pakistan can earn millions of dollars by exporting its gemstone and jewellery after value addition
and Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company is working in the same direction to provide technical assistance to the
sector so that it could compete in international market.
The prime objective of this certificate distribution ceremony was to recognize the commitment and achievements of the
participants who attended and successfully completed the training courses that were held recently in Quetta.”
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| Matrix Solitaire Design Contest!
Over $3,500 is Up for Grabs! |
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Matrix users are invited to enter the Matrix Solitaire Design Contest. The Solitaire Design Contest is
sponsored by Gemvision Corporation and Stuller Inc. They are looking for original, creative, unique, current, marketable and
stylish diamond solitaire engagement rings with matching wedding band Matrix models. Matrix users can stretch their
imaginations, and earn cash prizes at the same time by designing original Matrix models of solitaire rings and matching
wedding bands.
Deadline for entries is July 31, 2009
For further details, Please visit www.gemvision.com/contest
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| PGJDC organizes Computer Aided
Jewellery Designing - Jewel CAD training at GJTMC Karachi. |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has arranged a training program on Computer Aided
Jewellery Designing (CAD) course at Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Center (GJTMC) Karachi. Fifteen female
participants have been enrolled for this course. The duration of the course is two weeks and it is going to start from 10th
June and will continue till 23rd June 2009. Mr. Muhammad Rizwan will be conducting this training course.
This training course was especially designed to familiarize the techniques of Jewellery Designing with the help of computers,
and to transfer the knowledge essential for using jewellery designing computer software like Jewel CAD, Matrix, etc.”
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| PGJDC organizes Gemstone
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Karachi, June 2: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized a training
course on Gemstone Identification at its Gem Exchange at Namak Mandi Peshawar from Monday 1st June 2009.
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| PGJDC arranges Rapid Prototype
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Karachi, May 27: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) for the first time has
arranged a training course on Rapid Prototype Machine at its Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Center (GJTMC)
Karachi.
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| Training course on "Gemstone
Identification and Grading" at GJTMC Lahore. |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized a 14 days training course on
'Gemstone Identification and Grading' at its Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) Lahore. Fifteen
participants are being facilitated by this training course. Mr. Ilyas Ali Shah, a qualified gemologist of PGJDC is the
resource trainer for this course.
Following its trait of industry facilitation at the fullest, PGJDC has organized this course free of charge for its
participants.”
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| PGJDC organized 6th Gem Bazar in
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Karachi, May 03: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized 6th Gem Bazaar
in Peshawar at its Gem Exchange at Khayal Arcade Namak Mandi, Peshawar today.
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| Training Course on Gem
Identification at Gem Exchange, Peshawar. |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a six-day training course on
Gemstone Identification at its Gem Exchange Peshawar. The said training course will start on 27th April 2009 and will
continue till 2nd May 2009. Ten participants have been enrolled for this training course. Mr. Ilyas Shah, a gemologist of
PGJDC will be conducting this course of Gemstone Identification. Mr. Shah holds a degree in MSc. Geology from Peshawar
University, Accredited Gemologist (AG) from Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS), Thailand and Colored Gemstone
Certification from Gemological Institute of America (GIA), USA.
The availability of Gemstone Identification Laboratory at Gem Exchange Peshawar will be helpful for the participants as they
will be able to look at the Gemstone Identification Instruments firsthand.”
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| Federal Minister, Ministry of
Industries & Production, visited Gem Exchange Quetta. |
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The Federal Minister was briefed about PGDJC’s activities and efforts for the development of the Gems
& Jewellery industry of Pakistan and especially its efforts to upbring the gemstone sector in Quetta. Mr. Wattoo visited the
facility and showed a lot of interest in the facilities provided by the Company at Gem Exchange and Gemstone Identification
Laboratory.
While talking to media Mr. Wattoo said “I am very impressed with the Gem Exchange and Gem Lab and the activities of PGJDC for
the development of the sector.”
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| Two weeks Computer Aided Jewellery
Designing Course at GJTMC Lahore. |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has started a two weeks training program on Computer
Aided Jewellery Designing and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) at Gems & Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), Lahore
from 30th March 2009. In this program the participants will be introduced and educated with the state of the art jewellery
designing software called Matrix.
15 participants including 3 female participants are being benefited from this course.
Mr. Zeeshan Anwar, a qualified Mechanical Engineer from University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore with more than
3 years of practical experience is the resource trainer for this course. Suc courses introduced by PGJDC add a great value to
enhancing the capacity of the human resource in the industry.
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| PGDJC starts training courses on
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training program on Diamond
Grading in its GJTMC Lahore. Diamond Grading course is going to start from 24th March 2009 and will continue till 2nd April
2009. This training course will be conducted by Mr. Mansoor Usman, a Graduate Gemologist from Gemological Institute of
America (GIA) USA; will be the instructor of these training programs. There will be 18 participants morning shift which
includes one female and there are 15 participants in evening shift which includes one female as well.
Diamond Grading course enables the participants to understand the grading of diamonds with respect to their hue, cut, and
blemishes. State-of-the-art equipments are used in such kind of courses to ascertain impartation of modern techniques. Many
participants till today have benefited from the training courses of PGJDC. Each training course instils into the participants
a unique mixture of knowledge, confidence and creativity and ensures enrichment in craftsmanship.”
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| PGJDC organized 5th Gem Bazar in Peshawar! |
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Peshawar, March 22: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized 5th Gem
Bazar in Peshawar at its Gem Exchange at Khayal Arcade Namak Mandi, Peshawar today.
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| Coloured Gemstone Grading Course –
Islamabad (23rd – 28th February 2009). |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on “Coloured
Gemstone Grading” at Skill Development Council, Islamabad. This training course is going to start from 23rd February 2009 and
will conclude on 28th February 2009. Twenty five participants will be benefited from this training course.
Coloured Gemstone Grading course is especially being targeted at the participants who have already attended the training
course on “Gemstone Identification” held in Geo Sciences Laboratories of Pakistan, Islamabad. Mr. Ilyas Ali Shah, a PGJDC
Gemologist, will be the instructor for this training course.
This course is being held for the first time with a prime objective of providing proper understanding of coloured gemstones
with respect to their grading, pricing and evaluation.
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| Coloured Gemstone Grading Course –
GJTMC Lahore (17th – 21st February 2009). |
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“Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on “Coloured
Gemstone Grading” at its GJTMC Lahore. This training course is going to start from 17th February 2009 and will conclude on
21st February 2009. Coloured Gemstone Grading course will be offered in morning and evening shifts. Twenty participants in
each shift will be benefited from this training course.
This course is especially being targeted at the participants who have already attended the training course on “Gemstone
Identification” held in GJTMC Lahore. Mr. Ilyas Ali Shah, a PGJDC Gemologist, will be the instructor for this training
course.
This course is being held for the first time with a prime objective of providing proper understanding of coloured gemstones
with respect to their grading, pricing and evaluation.
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| PGJDC organized 4th Gem Bazaar in Peshawar!
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Peshawar, February 15: Pakistan can earn millions of dollars by exporting its precious gemstones after
value addition. This was stated by Mr. Shaukat Khan Town Nazim Peshawar after formally inaugurating the 4th Gem Bazaar
organized by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) at its Gem Exchange at Namak Mandi, Peshawar today.
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| Seminars at GJTMC Lahore. |
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11th February 2009: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized Seminars on
"Assaying and Refining" and "Alternative Materials for Gold" at its Gem and Jewellery
Training and Manufacturing Center Lahore. The Seminars were held on 9th and 10th February 2009.
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| Seminars at GJTMC Karachi. |
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4th February 2009: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized Seminars on
"Assaying and Refining" and "Alternative Materials for Gold" at its Gem and Jewellery
Training and Manufacturing Center Karachi. The Seminars were held on 2nd and 3rd February 2009.
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| 6th Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi Peshawar - 03 May 2009 |
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Karachi, May 03: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized 6th Gem Bazaar at its Gem Exchange at Khayal Arcade Namak Mandi, Peshawar.
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| Training course on Gemstone Identification at Gem Lab Quetta. |
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12th January 2009: "Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on Gemstone Identification. The duration of the course is 12 days and it will start from 12th January 2009 at PGJDC’s Gem Exchange, Quetta. Fifteen participants have been enrolled in this course.
Mr. Abdul Naeem, Gemmologist PGJDC, will be the instructor for this course.
Gem Exchange Quetta, with its state-of-the-art technology and equipments, has emerged as an ideal platform for the gemstone sector who benefit a lot from PGJDC’s training courses as well. These facilities help the participants of the course in practical implementation of the knowledge that they gain from the training programs."
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| Training program on Gemology at GJTMC Lahore from 25th November 2008. |
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Lahore, 25th November 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a two weeks training program on Gemology at its GJTMC Lahore from 25th November 2008.
The training program is being attended by 48 participants. Mr. Ilyas Ali Shah, a qualified gemologist of PGJDC, is the resource trainer for this course.
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| PGJDC organizes Awards Distribition Ceremony in Lahore on 23rd November 2008. |
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Lahore, 23rd November 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has organized Awards Distribution Ceremony in Lahore on 23rd November 2008. The certificates and prizes were distributed to students who participated in 5 different courses which included the following courses: Diamond Grading Course, Computer Aided Jewellery Designing and Manufacturing, Manual Jewellery Designing, Jewellery Pattern Making in Wax, and Advance Pattern Making Techniques in Jewellery. Around 125 participants received certificates and awards in these courses.
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| PGJDC organized a Seminar on “Latest Trends In Jewellery Hallmarking” at GJTMC Lahore. |
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November 18, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a Seminar on “Latest Trends In Jewellery Hallmarking” on Monday 17th November 2008 at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre, Lahore.
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| PGJDC organized a Seminar on “Latest Trends In Jewellery Hallmarking” at GJTMC Karachi. |
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November 11, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized a Seminar on “Latest Trends In Jewellery Hallmarking” on Monday 10th November 2008 at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre, Saddar, Karachi.
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| Third Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi Peshawar - 09 November 2008 |
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November 10, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized the Third Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi Peshawar on 09 November 2008.
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| Training Program on Gemology at National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. |
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November 04, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) in collaboration with National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG), University of Peshawar is arranging a short course on “Gemology” in at the premises of NCEG, Peshawar. The training course will start from 4th November, 2008. The course will be conducted by Mr. Syed Ilyas Ali Shah, a gemologist of PGJDC. 20 participants have been registered for this training course. The duration of the course is 2 weeks.
Short courses and training programs underline the commitment and efforts of PGJDC in developing the gems and jewellery industry of the country. Such steps taken by PGJDC are proving to be instrumental in enhancing the skills and capacity of the sector from mine to market.
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| Training Program on "Diamond Grading" at GJTMC Lahore. |
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October 21, 2008: “Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on Diamond Grading in the premises of the Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre. (GJTMC), Lahore. Diamond Grading course provides participants an insight into categorization of diamonds with respect to their hue, weight, dimensions, etc, hence boiling down to their eventual valuation. Diamond Grading course will start from October 20, 2008 and will continue till November 01, 2008. Mr Mansoor Usman, a graduate in gemmology from Gemmological Institute of America – USA, is conducting this training course, which will be in morning and evening shifts each of three hours. Total 40 students have enrolled for the Diamond Grading course.
After successful completion of this training course in Karachi for previous 5 times, PGJDC is now commencing Diamond Grading course in Lahore for the very first time. This course is specifically intended to enhance skills and knowledge of the people in the sector related to diamonds and other precious stones.”
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September 23, 2008: ““Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) arranged a training program in Gilgit. This training program includes a short course of 2 weeks duration on Gemology with 6 female and 13 male participants, Gemstone Faceting course of 6 weeks duration with 2 female and 7 male participants and Gems Carving course of 6 weeks duration with 6 female and 4 male participants. This training program started from September 08, 2008. Mr. Abdul Rehman, a gemologist of PGJDC, is conducting this training program.
A training program in Gemology and many other training courses arranged by PGJDC, in far-flung towns like Gilgit, indicates the authenticity of efforts and endeavors PGJDC is taking to lead the gems and jewellery sector to Olympian heights.”
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| 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair (11-15 September 2008). |
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September 19, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has participated in the 42nd Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair held from 11-15 September 2008.
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| Date: September 11 - 15, 2008 |
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| Training Course on Gemstone Faceting at Abbotabad |
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September 03, 2008: “Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has started a training course on Gemstone Faceting today in Abbotabad. The duration of the course is 4 weeks and timings are from 9am to 5pm. 10 participants will be facilitated and trained about Gemstone Faceting through this course. Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khan, a Science Graduate with extensive experience in Lapidary, is conducting this training course.
In these 4 weeks, the participants will go through the comprehensive knowledge of gemstone faceting techniques, right from the sequencing to finishing and polishing.”
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| Training course on “Gem
Identification” at Geoscience Laboratories, Islamabad. |
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August 12, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC)
has arranged a training course on “Gem Identification” at Geoscience Laboratories, Islamabad. The duration of this
training course is 10 days, starting from August 12, 2008. The timings of this course will be from 9:30 am to 01:30
pm. Mr. Ilyas Shah, a gemologist of PGJDC, and Dr. Tehseen, from Geoscience Laboratories, are conducting this
training course. 20 participants have enrolled for Gem Identification training course.
Training program is being held to create awareness of gemstone identification with the help of different
instruments and of gemstone classification in terms of natural, synthetic, manmade or assembled.
PGJDC has previously organized similar program on “Gem Identification” at Geosciences Laboratories. A second
program in this short period of time confirms the infallible intentions of PGJDC towards equipping the gems and
jewellery trade members with modern technology.
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| Delegation to India International
Jewellery Show (IIJS - Mumbai) 2008 - 07 to 11 August 2008 |
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August 12, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC)
led a delegation of experienced and talented businessmen of the gems and jewellery industry of Pakistan to attend
the India Intenrnational Jewellery Show 2008 (IIJS Mumbai 2008), which was organized in Mumbai from 7th to 11th
August 2008. PGJDC has been regularly sending delegation to the IIJS Mumbai and Goa.
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| Training program on “Gemstone
Faceting” and “Gemstone Carving” in Gems Cutting Centre, Chitral. |
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July 28, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has
arranged a training program on “Gemstone Faceting” and “Gemstone Carving” for the first time in Chitral, Northern
Areas of Pakistan. The duration of the course is 3 weeks, commencing from 28th July 2008 at Gems Cutting Centre,
Chitral.
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Training program on Manual Jewellery Designing for ladies at GJTMC Lahore. |
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July 13: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has
arranged a one month training program from 22nd July 2008 on ‘Manual Jewellery Designing’ for ladies at Gems and
Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Center (GJTMC) Lahore. 21 Ladies are being trained through this course.
Following PGJDC’s policy to maximize training benefits to the gems and Jewellery industry, PGJDC has organized this
course free of cost for all the participants.
A diverse array of participants, ranging from 16 years to 57 years old ladies have shown interest in this training
program. The course is going to cover important concepts like manual coloring, silver metal coloring, image
sketching, gold composition and colors variation, transparent and nontransparent gems stones and usage, structure
guides, pearls making etc. Ms. Sumera Malik from Pakistan School of Fashion Design is the resource trainer for this
course.
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| PGJDC organizes 1st Gem Bazaar in
Namak Mandi, Peshawar |
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July 13, Peshawar: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC)
organized “The 1st Gem Bazaar” on Sunday 13th July 2008 at the proposed Gem Exchange in the heart of Namak Mandi in
Peshawar.
The “Gem Bazaar” was inaugurated by Ms. Sitara Ayaz, Minister Social Welfare & Women Development and Haji Mohd
Asif, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
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Fresh Training Programs Begin in GJTMC, Karachi. |
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Karachi, June 2: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organized four
training courses for Gems and Jewellery sector at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC),
in Karachi. The four courses that begin today at GJTMC include Diamond Grading Course, Computer Aided Jewellery
Designing Course, Course for Jewellery Pattern making in Wax and Manual Jewellery designing Course.
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| PGJDC to organize a single country – single sector Gems and Jewellery exhibition in Houston,
USA |
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Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), in collaboration with Pakistan
Chamber of Commerce USA, is set to organize a single country – single sector Gems and Jewellery Exhibition in
Houston, USA this year.
The Gems and Jewellery Exhibition in Houston, USA is going to be the first of its kind as never before a single
country – single sector exhibition has been held in this industry. This exhibition will showcase artful and crafty
assignments of gems and jewellery industry of Pakistan.
Along with the participants of the exhibition, PGJDC is also keen to facilitate a Pakistani delegation on route to
Houston, USA.
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| Under the umbrella of PGJDC, Pakistan is going to be showcased in Tucson again! |
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After the well-off participation of Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company in Gem,
Mineral & Fossil Showcase in Tucson in February 2008; PGJDC is ready to further strengthen the establishment of
gems and jewellery sector of Pakistan by setting up a Pakistan pavilion at the prestigious show in January/February
2009.
The gem, mineral and fossil show at Tucson, Arizona USA is one of the biggest shows of its kind in the world. The
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil showcase is 54 year old but gem, minerals and other exotic goods have been carried
across the Southwest for more than 2000 years. The exhibition is expanding each year. The entire city of Tucson
enthusiastically awaits more than 50,000 buyers and sellers to the dazzling annual event.
This time, PGJDC has devised to arrange a Pakistan pavilion in Tucson show in order to provide a better exposure to
the stakeholder of gems and jewellery industry of Pakistan. Verily, the ambitious participation in the event of
such colossal magnitude would be yet another milestone on the road of industrial achievements.
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| PGJDC Organizes Awards Distribution Ceremony for participants qualifying various training
programs |
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Karachi, May 17: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has awarded 131 Jewellery
Designing Training Certificates to Jewellery Designing students who participated in 5 different Jewellery and
Diamond training courses organized by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company.
In this regard an Award distribution ceremony was held at a local hotel today where apart from awarding 131
certificates to the students, PGJDC also awarded 7 top achievers with the special prizes. Other than the training
programs certificates, PGJDC also awarded shields to the exhibitors of Jewellery Collections, Dubai held in
December 2007. Amongst other 15 women also got their certificates on successful completion of their courses.
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| Meeting with members of Standing Committee on “Gems and Jewellery” Lahore Chamber of
Commerce |
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Lahore, April 25: On the invitation of Standing Committee on “Gems and Jewellery”, Lahore
Chamber of Commerce, a detailed presentation was given on the ongoing projects and activities that the company had
undertaken and will undertake in future. A brief background of the company was also given. The presentation was
followed by discussion and question and answer session. Valuable suggestions were given by the Trade.
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| Date: April 25, 2008 |
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| Pakistan to organize single country Gems and Jewellery Exhibition in Houston, USA |
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Karachi, April 24: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) a wholly owned
subsidiary of Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) under the Ministry of Industries & Production is
planning to organize single country Gems and Jewellery Exhibition in Houston, USA in collaboration with Pakistan
Chamber of Commerce USA (PCC-USA). In this regard an MoU between PGJDC and PCC-USA has been finalized prior to the
Media briefing held at PGJDC Head Office in Regent Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Karachi on Thursday April 24,
2008.
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| SBP introduces financing facility to boost exports |
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KARACHI (January 02 2008): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new long-term
financing facility (LTFF) to promote exports-led industrial growth in the country. The facility is effective from
January 1, 2008 and will provide necessary finance to exporters for adoption of new technologies and modernising
their plant and machinery in line with international competitive environment.
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| Date: Jan 2, 2008 |
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| Download LTFF Scheme Details
in PDF Format |
Download LTFF Application
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List of
Financial Institutions |
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| FBR announces Scheme of Export
Oriented Units |
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Federal Board of Revenue has announced a Scheme of Export Oriented Units vide Notification
No. 327(I)/08 dated 29.03.2008. Under the scheme raw materials and plant, machinery, equipment and apparatus,
including capital goods to be used solely within the limits of an Export Oriented Units can be imported free of
customs duty, sales tax and federal excise duty. The scheme will essentially have the same incentive as are
available to units in EPZs. Existing units exporting at least 80% of production to be registered with FBR under
the scheme. New units, so register, will be required to export 100% of their production. Under this scheme time
limit for consumption of duty free locally purchased/imported raw materials is two years.
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April 1, 2008 |
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| IIJS
Signature Goa - India (February, 29 to 03
March’ 2008) |
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Gems and Jewellery Development Company will
be facilitating the Gems and Jewellery stakeholders
to attend IIJS Signature Goa - India from
February, 29 to 03 March' 2008. A delegation
of over 70 delegates will be led by Pakistan
Gems and Jewellery Development Company. |
| Location:
Goa, India |
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Start 29-02-2008
End Date 03-03-2008 |
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| Worldwide
Gem and Jewelry |
| America's
Gem Festival of the year "The Tucson International
Gem Show" began 54 years ago as a class room
exhibition of gems and minerals designed for
the public by a geology professor at the Arizona
State University USA. |
| Location:
Tucson, Arizona |
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Start 06-02-2008
End Date 11-02-2008 |
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| Jewellery Collections Dubai (11 to 15 December 2007) |
This is the only trade jewellery exhibition in the Middle East. It is the ideal forum for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and industry professionals at large, looking to establish business relationships in the whole region.
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| Venue:
World Trade Center
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| Location: Dubai |
| Events Start 11-12-2007 End Date 15-12-2007 |
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| Women’s Gold & Gems Exhibition from 2nd to 4 th November 2007 |
A local Gems and Jewellery exhibition was organized by Triple E in November 2007. Only local Gem Dealers and Jewellers participated, that too majority from Karachi. A couple of foreign entries were there as well. Leg traffic was good.
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| Venue: Marriott Hotel |
| Location: Karachi, Pakistan |
| Events Start 02-11-2007 End Date 04-11-2007 |
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| Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair 18 to 22 September 2007 |
Pakistan has been participating in the Bangkok Show for the last three years ; 2005 , 2006 and 2007, with positive results. In 2005 we fetched orders to the tune of $4 million and in 2006 for $10 million. In September 2007 we participated again and exceeded last years orders.
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| Location: Bangkok |
| Events Start 18-09-2007 End Date 22-09-2007 |
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| Indian International Jewellery Show 30 August to 03 September’ 2007 |
Pakistan has been attending Indian International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in the past, including last year as a delegate. This year again, we participated. However, for the first time a delegation of 36 members was led from the company’s platform of PGJDC This was a Government/ private sector effort from a single platform.
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| Venue: - |
| Location: India |
| Events Start 30-08-2007 End Date 03-09-2007 |
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| Gemstone Faceting Training Program at Quetta for 15 Days From August 02 to August 16, 2007 |
The main objective of the training is to accelerate the present velocity of working in terms of quality and quantity. PGJDC is interested and constantly engaged for the up gradation of the gemstones & jewellery industry and keep on familiarizing with the modern techniques, used for gemstone faceting.
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| Venue: |
| Location: Quetta, Pakistan |
| Events Start 02-08-2007 End Date 16-08-2007 |
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| Short Term 2-Days Training on Mining Practices & Techniques |
Gems include precious or semi precious stones, rough, uncut or cut and polished or unpolished stones, pearls, diamonds and corals. Gold Jewellery includes jewellery made of gold and also the gold jewellery embedded or studded with precious or semi precious stones.
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| Resource Person: Dr Sadiq Akbar, Assistant Professor in University of Engineering & Technology |
| Venue: Press Club, Ghlani, Mohamand Agency, FATA |
| Location: Fata, Pakistan |
| Events Start 29-07-2007 End Date 30-07-2007 |
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| Bangkok Gems and Jewllery Fair |
| Venue: - |
| Location: Bangkok |
| Events Date 2006 |
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| 36th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Show |
| Venue: - |
| Location: Bangkok |
| Events Date September 2005 |
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