PM for speedy completion of establishment work on SEZs

PM for speedy completion of establishment work on SEZs

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the federal and provincial departments to prioritize the completion work on the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and stressed upon close coordination and cooperation among the relevant departments to remove hurdles in this regard.

The prime minister was chairing a high-level meeting to review progress on the establishment of SEZs in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan, advisor on commerce textile and industry Abdul Razak Dawood, chief minister Punjab Sardar Usam Buzdar, chief minister KPK Mahmood Khan, special assistant on information and broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, special assistant Yousuf Baig Mirza, chairman investment board Zubair Gilani, Punjab minister for industries Mian Muhammad Aslam and other senior officials.

The prime minister was apprised about the progress achieved so far on the SEZs being set up in the two provinces, PM office media wing in a press release said.

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