CM KPK visits Pakistan’s high commission; interacts with officers

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak Friday visited the Pakistan High Commission in London and interacted with the officers.
He was received by Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Syed Ibne Abbas, said a press release received here.
The chief minister is on an official visit to the UK where he is holding meetings with various UK departments and parliamentarians.
The focus of the visit is sharing knowledge and expertise on police reforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Khattak informed the officers about legislations carried out in the provincial assembly and improved law and order situation.
He also gave an overview of the institutional reforms in police, health, education and incentives in industrial policy.
The chief minister informed that the security situation in the province has significantly improved but the world needs to be informed about it. Due to the improved law and order situation and better border management, the economic activity is picking up in the province.
He said due to institutional reforms the public service delivery in health, education and police has improved.
Chief Minister Khattak said under the new industrial policy, the KP government has announced several incentives for the local and foreign investors who can benefit from the attractive industrial regime. He particularly emphasized on investment potential in tourism and mineral sectors.
He said now industry can be set up in the province through one window operation and no NOC was required as the procedure has been made simple and transparent.
The High Commissioner updated the Chief Minister on Pakistan, UK bilateral relations and hoped that DFID assistance would bring positive socio-economic development in the KP.
He shared with CM Khattak the details of programmes for the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan and suggested that the KP government select one event and hold it in the UK. The chief minister agreed to the proposal.
The High Commissioner also assured the chief minister that the high commission was always ready to provide its services for better coordination between KP and the UK.