Staff Reporter
Peshawar
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has said that the incumbent provincial government was taking priority measures to strengthen the economy of the province for which progress is being made on the establishment of various industrial zones. The functionalization of Industrial Zones will not only promote investment and trade activities but will also provide huge employment opportunities across the province.
Presiding over a meeting at Chief Minister House here Monday Chief Minister said that the establishment and functionalization of Rashakai Special Economic, Hattar Economic Zone, Mohmand Marble City, D.I.Khan Economic Zone, Buner Economic Zone and other similar projects will prove to be a milestone for the economic stability of the province. He further stated that the present provincial government is providing cheap electricity to its industries through wheeling model which will promote industrialization at large.
Mehmood Khan said the completion of D.I.Khan Expressway and CRBC Lift Canal project, which is now part of CPEC project, will start a new phase of development and prosperity in the southern Districts. He said that a number of positive reforms have been initiated for strengthening of institutions adding that steps are being taken to exploit and utilize the mines & mineral potential in the province which will play an important role in the provincial economy.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that PTI government is working to improve the life standard of common man. He stated that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa selected PTI for the second consecutive term in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to its performance and public friendly policies. The economic development of the province is the priority of provincial government for which a business friendly environment is being ensured to attract investors.
The Chief Minister stated that the provincial government introduced tourism as an industry and for the first time is establishing a tourism authority to boost and develop the tourist spots. He said that promotion of tourism and other industries will help in generating revenue which will help in economic stability of the province.
Advisor to Chief Minister on Energy and Power, Himayatullah Khan has assured that the government will ensure provision of additional 100 mmcfd natural gas to industries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also agreed to devise joint mechanism and modalities for effective use of the surplus natural gas for industrializaiton in the province. Himayatullah Khan was addressing a meeting at Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Monday.
SCCI president Engr Maqsood Anwar Pervez, vice president Abdul Jalil Jan, former president Faiz Muhammad Faizi, former senior vice president, Engr Saad Khan Zahid, provincial secretary energy and power, Muhammad Zubair, KPOGCL CEO Usman Ghani Khattak, KPEZDMC CEO Adeel Salauddin, Naeem Khan, Waseem Sajjad, Mian Javed.
