special economic zone

Highlights govt’s commitment to economic sustainability

Committee on CPEC received briefing on provision of utilities for industrialisation

PM forms panels to strengthen economic diplomacy

BOI chairman says second phase calls for enhanced role of industrialists, private sector 

Approvals granted for AIIC, Bostan and Hub

Committee refers two zone applications for board’s approval

It is time to realise that without fixing the SEZ Act, we cannot expect world class SEZs to be established

Special zones will be developed in public and private sectors

ECC allows diversion of Rs10b; approves terms of negotiations for debt restructuring to reduce electricity tariffs

Date for submission of bids has been extended to April 20 due to high demand

Initial development work will take around eight months

$130 million will be invested in the special economic zone

Economist talks about province’s investment share in CPEC

BoI gives consent to exempt export-oriented companies from turnover tax; awaits FBR’s reply

SEZ Act provides fiscal incentives to the developers

Number of companies enjoying the status in M3 industrial city jumps to 53

If the government can figure out just one SEZ right and make it a success, there can be countless others.

Both sides spent considerable time on issue of picking site for industrial zones

PIEDMC CEO says similar status to be extended to two more estates as well

Majid Raza Bhutta suggested that SEPZ be granted the status of Special Economic Zone under CPEC