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Pakistani gemstone traders urge government to adopt modern technology, remove restrictions to enhance exports 

Pakistani gemstone traders urge government to adopt modern technology, remove restrictions to enhance exports 

  • Export of gems declined by 82 percent and 10 percent in terms of quantity and value this year, official data shows 
  • Conventional blasting methods damage gemstones, cause them to lose value, says leading exporter
By KHURSHID AHMED    ·
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