Punjab Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal on Monday met Fauji Cement Ltd. consultants Ahmad Sohail and Muhammad Usman Arshad along with GM Dandot Cement Asad Ullah Butt at Civil Secretariat.
They apprised him about the difficulties regarding acquisition of NC for installation of new cement plants.
The minister while talking with them said that investment worth billions of rupees will arrive with the establishment of new cement plants.
He asserted that no unnecessary delay will be tolerated regarding issuance of NOC for setting-up cement plant under any circumstance. Aslam Iqbal urged the departments concerned to ensure issuance of NoC within the stipulated timeline by performing their duties diligently.
The minister underscored that we would not let any hurdle come across with regard to the arrival of billions of rupees investment. He disclosed that Deputy Secretary (I&T) Moeed Rana has been appointed as a focal person for the issuance of NOC and would remain in contact with the relevant departments.
The minister while talking with the delegation members informed that PTI government would provide one window operation for setting up cement plants and issuance of NOC. He highlighted that he would personally meet with all applicants for resolving their difficulties.
Aslam Iqbal emphasized that employment opportunities can be enhanced with the promotion of investment in the country. He remarked that it is our responsibility to provide facilitation to the investors who want to establish cement plants and make investment worth billions of rupees.
The Minister directed the Mines and Minerals Department to timely indicate sites for setting-up cement plants. Secretary Industries and Trade Capt (r) Zafar Iqbal and officers of departments concerned were also present during the meeting.
