Legal Hurdles Stall Appointment of PSQCA Director General

The appointment of a new Director General for the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has been delayed due to ongoing legal complications. Despite shortlisting candidates, the Ministry of Science and Technology has been unable to proceed with the final selection. Sources say the delay stems from court cases and procedural challenges. The post has remained vacant for months, affecting the authority’s operations and regulatory functions, which play a critical role in ensuring product quality and standards compliance nationwide.