Faisalabad: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) have agreed to establish a formal mechanism for technical cooperation to address drinking water, wastewater and rainwater-related challenges and in this connection, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would soon be signed. FCCI President Farooq Yousuf Sheikh visited the PCRWR laboratory and reviewed the facilities and technical services available for water quality testing and research. During the visit, PCRWR District Officer Tajammal Hussain Langrial briefed the chamber president about the role, functions and ongoing activities of PCRWR particularly its efforts for addressing water-related challenges through scientific research and technical expertise.
The FCCI Chief appreciated technical capabilities of the institution and emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between the business community and research organizations. It was agreed that PCRWR experts would provide technical assistance to Faisalabad Chamber in addressing the issues related to drinking water, wastewater and rainwater management. During meeting, both sides agreed to organize a formal ceremony shortly for signing MoU between FCCI and PCRWR. The proposed agreement would provide a structured framework for cooperation between the two institutions particularly in the areas involving water quality, technical consultation, research and possible solutions to water management issues, a spokesman of PCRWR said here on Tuesday.
