ISLAMABAD, February 2: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday his visit to China would be helpful in taking the strong relations between the two countries to new heights.
He said this in a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Adviser on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the prime minister was given a detailed briefing on the progress being made on ongoing concrete projects between Pakistan and China to enhance cooperation in the Continued on page 7
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In a detailed briefing on industrial zones, it was informed that 600 acres of land has been made available for setting up of industries in M3 economic zone and work on infrastructure is in full swing after power supply.
The meeting was also apprised of the steps taken by the Board of Investment to facilitate the establishment of industries for local and foreign investors.
On the occasion, PM Imran said that his visit to China would be instrumental in taking the strong relations between the two countries to new heights, adding that Pakistan values fraternal relations with China.
The premier issued instructions to ensure timely completion of all measures.
He said that business-friendly policies of the government have made Pakistan as the most attractive destination in the region for investment in industries, adding that foreign investment in industries will not only increase employment and exports but also enable technology transfer.
Imran Khan said that government is ensuring the system of SEZs on priority basis on the Plug and Play model. He said appointment of the Board of Governors and the management of SEZs are being made in view of upholding meritocracy and non-conflict of interest.-NNI
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