CM announces plans to reactivate SEZA

KARACHI:

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced plans to reactivate the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) with the aim of attracting investment, facilitating investors, and enhancing development within the province's Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

In a meeting held at CM House on Tuesday, CM Shah stressed the need for increased productivity and improved facilities in the nine notified special economic zones. These include both federal and provincial zones as well as those managed by the private sector.

The chief minister highlighted SEZA's role in managing zone applications, selecting developers, and coordinating with various authorities to develop infrastructure. He stressed that SEZA's effectiveness would be enhanced by appointing qualified professionals to handle its operations.

The meeting revealed that the nine notified SEZs in Sindh include SITE Larkana, Khairpur, Dhabeji, Bin Qasim Industrial Park, Korangi Creek Industrial Park, and Naushero Feroze Industrial Park (federal zones), as well as Service Long March, PFB, and Armstrong (private sector zones). CM Shah noted that while the Khairpur SEZ has complete infrastructure, it needs to be fully operational. He directed SEZA to evaluate the needs and challenges of each zone to address them effectively and boost the country's economy.