Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CSKP) Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry has directed the authorities to provide comprehensive facilitation to investors, entrepreneurs, and businessmen engaged in the gemstone industry.
While chairing the meeting attended by representatives from the business community and key officials including the Secretary Industry Department, Secretary Sports Department, and Director General of Peshawar Development Authority, the Chief Secretary highlighted the immense untapped potential of the gemstone sector in the province.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa holds a wealth of precious gemstones that, if fully capitalized, can significantly contribute to the province’s economic growth and create new opportunities for local and international investors,” he stated.
The Chief Secretary emphasized that the government is committed to creating a conducive environment that encourages private sector investment, ensuring ease of business processes, and providing the necessary infrastructure for the gemstone trade to flourish. He further directed the authorities to expedite measures that simplify and streamline procedures, attracting more stakeholders into the industry and contributing to the prosperity of the region.
In addition to discussions on the gemstone business, the meeting also deliberated on strategies to promote sports activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
