Punjab to build new city in Salt Range
Punjab CM says project will prove to be a milestone in promotion of industrial, economic and trade activities
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. PHOTO: EXPRESS
LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved building a new city and a special economic zone in Salt Range near the Motorway.
The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister on Monday. Addressing the meeting, Shahbaz said the proposed project will prove to be a milestone in promotion of industrial, job opportunities, economic and trade activities in the province.
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He directed for immediate steps be taken for practical implementation of the project, adding that services of prominent international consultants should be acquired and necessary work be initiated immediately.
Planning & Development chairman, Provincial Minister for Industry Chaudhary Muhammad Shafiq, and Minister for Housing Tanvir Aslam Malik, among other officers, were present at the meeting.
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Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved building a new city and a special economic zone in Salt Range near the Motorway.
The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister on Monday. Addressing the meeting, Shahbaz said the proposed project will prove to be a milestone in promotion of industrial, job opportunities, economic and trade activities in the province.
Read: Tech-savvy Punjab: CM approves free public Wi-Fi across province
He directed for immediate steps be taken for practical implementation of the project, adding that services of prominent international consultants should be acquired and necessary work be initiated immediately.
Planning & Development chairman, Provincial Minister for Industry Chaudhary Muhammad Shafiq, and Minister for Housing Tanvir Aslam Malik, among other officers, were present at the meeting.
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