Launches strategy focused on creating average of 1.20m new jobs annually over next five years

Will pay special attention to regional equality in resource distribution

Says federal government has been unable to give province’s full share under divisible pool

Bakht says govt will form an authority to divert private sector investments to PPP mode projects

Takes keen interest in tourism collaboration

Some view it as a welcome initiative; others are concerned about its impact on economy

Says it suffers 7-8% price hit due to absence of zero-rated regime

These factories will enjoy the same status as given to companies in SEZs

Company writes letter to PM, highlighting plant shutdown

Company official laments local manufacturers have only 20% market share