Economically Productive and Globally Competitive Pakistan.
To enhance total factor productivity (TFP) through human resource development (HRD), technology demonstration and improved practices, processes and procedures by 2030.
1. Strong sense of accountability
2. Positive work ethics
3. Honesty, dignity and mutual respect
4. Team work
5. Continuous learning
6. Transparency and impartiality
7. Safe and environment friendly
- Asian Productivity Organization (APO) was established in 1961 under a Convention, with an objective to increase productivity & Quality in the countries of Asia and Pacific region through mutual cooperation.
- Pakistan was one of the eight founding members of APO.
- Separate NPO-Pakistan office was established at Islamabad in June 2001
- NPO has been incorporated as non profit company in 2006
Key Functions
- Stimulate and generate productivity consciousness at macro and micro levels by engaging international/national experts to share best practices
- Promote innovative methods and products for enhanced productivity and competitive edge
- Information collection and dissemination to promote industrial productivity
- Measure, evaluate and improve productivity of various sectors of economy
- Prepare master plan to address the need of Productive Human Resource
- Secure full benefits of Pakistan membership through APO international productivity services
NPO Services
1. Dissemination & Coordination for following APO International Programs
a). In-Country Programs
- TES: Provision of International Experts
- IOSM: Provision of Industrial study mission to APO Member countries to learn best practices
- DMP: Establish DEMO models/factories in MCs
- BCN: Sharing of knowledge among the NPO’s
- SNP: Specific National Program
b). Multi-Country Programs
- Training Programs / Workshops / Conference/ Symposiums
- Observational Study Missions
- Research Programs
- APO Productivity Awards
2. NPO’s Programs
a). Shop Floor Efficiency
- Material Efficiency – Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA)
- System/Process Efficiency (Lean Management)
- Labour Efficiency
b). Energy Efficiency
- Industrial Boilers
- Power Houses
- Compressors/Motors & Pumps/Cooling Towers
c). Quality & Productivity Skills Development Programs
- Certified Productivity Specialists
- Distance Learning Certification
- Trainings/e-learning
The composition of Board of Directors as of April 28, 2025 is as under:
| Sr # | Name | Position in NPO Board |
|---|---|---|
| i) |
Mr. Muhammad Asad Islam Mahni, Additional Secretary-I, MoI&P |
Ex-Officio Director |
| ii) | Mr. Muhammad Asif, SA to Finance Minister | Ex-Officio Director |
| iii) | Mr. Awais Manzur Sumra, Secretary, MoPD & SI | Ex-Officio Director |
| iv) | Mr. Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, NPO | Ex-Officio Director |
| v) | Mr. Muhammad Usman Khawaja | Independent Director/Chairman |
| vi) | Ms. Sahibzadi Mahin Khan | Independent Director |
| vii) | Ms. Filza Mumtaz | Independent Director |
| viii) | Mr. Faad Waheed | Independent Director |
| ix) | Mr. Ameer Rizvi | Independent Director |
| Waheed Ahmad | Company Secretary |
