Steps taken to attract investors: Zarkoon

Zarkoon also said the measures undertaken by the incumbent provincial govt are restoring the confidence of businesses

QUETTA: Chief Executive of Balochistan Board of Investment Farman Zarkoon on Friday said the provincial government under the leadership of Chief Minister Jam Kamal has taken revolutionary steps to promote investment, industrial and commercial activities in the province.

In a statement, he said that Jam Kamal invited investors to come and join the process of construction and development of Balochistan.

It is pertinent to mention that Balochistan has opportunities for investment in minerals, energy, livestock, tourism, fisheries, coastal development and industrial sector, establishment of special economic zones in Hub.

The CEO Investment Board added that numerous incentives are being given by the government for investment in special economic zones. “Now there is a need for investors to take advantage of them. Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade is providing all possible facilities to investors and the business community. Friendly countries are also being encouraged to invest in Balochistan.”

Zarkoon also said the measures undertaken by the incumbent provincial government are restoring the confidence of businesses and individuals which would help in improving the economy of the province in the future and provide employment to the people of Balochistan.

He concluded that Balochistan is rich in natural resources and it is important geographically.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 20^th, 2020.