| 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. This course helped the participants in managing their expenses and accordingly make effective decisions for their businesses.
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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 Bazaar 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 organizes 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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| PGJDC organized 2nd Gem Bazaar in Quetta! |
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| Karachi, October 24: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) organized 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 Islamabad. |
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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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| 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 being 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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| Training program on Gemstone Identification at Gem Exchange Peshawar. |
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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 Identification and Grading at GJTMC Lahore. |
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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 First Gem Bazaar in Quetta. |
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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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| PGJDC organises 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 Identification Training. |
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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 Machine Training. |
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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 Peshawar on 3rd May 2009. |
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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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| Training course on Computer Aided Jewellery Designing 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 Diamond Grading from 24th March 2009. |
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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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| PGJDC organized Seminars on “Assaying & Refining” and “Alternative Metals for Gold” in Lahore on 9th and 10th February 2009. |
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| Lahore, February 10, 2009: Rising prices of gold and gold-made jewellery may affect the gold jewellery business thus Pakistani Jewellery Industry must also concentrate on alternative metals for jewellery production. This was the crux of a seminar titled, ‘Alternative Metals for Jewellery’ organized by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Lahore today.
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| PGJDC organized Seminars on “Assaying & Refining” and “Alternative Metals for Gold” in Karachi on 2nd and 3rd February 2009. |
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| Karachi, February 2 2009: Pakistani Jewellery Industry must equip itself with the latest techniques and trends being used in gold refining and assaying worldwide to make its products competitive and attractive for foreign markets. These views were expressed during the seminar “Latest Trends in Assaying and Refining” organized by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Saddar, Karachi today. |
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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.
The Seminar aimed to enhance the awareness of the modern trends and techniques in the participants, bringing technical expertise in them and making them capable of utilizing technology, human and financial resources effectively.
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| Jewellery Trade & Collections Dubai (November 11 – 15, 2008). |
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| 17th November 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) participated in Jewellery Trade & Collections Dubai held from November 11 – 15, 2008. The Company set up Pakistani Pavilion in the said Show. 16 Gems & Jewellery exhibitors from all over Pakistan had participated in the show and exhibited at specially constructed Pakistan pavilion under the brand name “Gems & Jewellery Pakistan”. Jewellery Trade & Collections Dubai has been organized in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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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.
The Seminar aimed to enhance the awareness of the modern trends and techniques in the participants, bringing technical expertise in them and making them capable of utilizing technology, human and financial resources effectively.
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| Third Gem Bazaar at Gem Exchange Namak Mandi Peshawar - 09 November 2008. |
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November 9, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development company (PGJDC) organized the 3rd GEM BAZAAR at its Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi, Peshawar on Sunday 9th November 2008.
The 3rd GEM BAZAAR was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Azmat Hayat Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar.
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| Training Course 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 Course 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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| PGJDC participated in the ICA Gem Show Dubai 2008, October 13 - 15 2008. |
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| October 20, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) participated in the ICA Gem Show 2008, held in Dubai on October 13-15 2008, organized by the International Colored Gemstones Association (ICA). PGJDC is also an Associate Member of the ICA.
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| Two week’s training course on “Gemology - Gems Identification" at Karachi. |
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October 17, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is conducting a two week’s training course on “Gemology - Gems Identification,” which has commenced from October 17, 2008 at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Saddar, Karachi.
The prime objective of this course is to enhance the understanding of Gemology and the techniques and skills used in identifying synthetic, treated and real gemstones. This course is aimed to enable the participants get basic knowledge of Gemology and Gems Identification, enabling them to apply this knowledge and skills in their professional endeavors.
This training course is being conducted in Karachi for the first time. PGJDC has conducted this training course twice in Islamabad and it is also regularly conducting the same training course at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Gilgit. Mr. Mohammad Ali, Gemologist from GIA – USA is conducting this course in Karachi.
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| PGJDC organizes courses on Gemmology, Gemstone Faceting and Gems Carving in Gilgit |
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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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| 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 International 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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| Diamond Grading Training Course at Gem Exchange and Gem Identification Lab - Quetta. |
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August 06: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has started a three days training course on Diamond Grading today in its Gem Exchange and Gem Identification Lab in Quetta. The timings of the course will be from 10am to 1pm. Total number of participants will be 20. Mr. Abdul Naeem, Gemologist, PGJDC, Quetta will conduct this course. Mr. Naeem has completed his Accredited Gemologist Diploma Program (A.G.) from AIGS Thailand.
The rationale of conducting this course is to familiarize the local industry with latest diamond grading techniques and creating awareness of latest equipments.
PGJDC is organizing the training program for the first time in Gem Exchange & Gemstone Identification Lab in Quetta, which has been established as one of the major projects of PGJDC with the objective to provide a platform for gemstone industry with modern lab facilities through gemstone identification lab.
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| Training program on “Gemstone Faceting” and “Gemstone Carving” at 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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| PGJDC Organizes Training Course on CAD/CAM Jewellery Designing in GJTMC, Lahore. |
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| June 9, Lahore: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training program on Computer Aided Jewellery Designing (CAD) and Computer Aided Jewellery Manufacturing (CAM) at Gems and Jewelry Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC), Lahore. The course has started from 9th June 2008 and will be for the duration of one month. |
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| PGJDC establishes first GJTMC in Karachi! |
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| Karachi, June 6: Pakistan gems and jewellery development company (PGJDC) has established country’s first Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC) in Saddar town Karachi. |
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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 on Jewellery Pattern making in Wax and Manual Jewellery Designing Course. |
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| PGJDC organizes training workshop for Houston Exhibition Participants! |
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| Karachi, May 23: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is organizing a series of training workshops for the exhibitors who would participate in proposed Gems and Jewellery Exhibition to be organized by PGJDC in Houston, USA. |
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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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