Speaking at the meeting, the minister said that the park being set up at a distance of 40 kilometres from Lahore would have technical education and training centre besides a labour colony that would be set up on an area of 200 acre. He said the government has finalized the targets for the promotion of industry, now practical steps will be taken instead of holding meeting in closed rooms.
He said textile sector has vital role in the promotion of national economy which would be promoted by implementing the project Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park. This will help boost exports besides creation of thousands of direct and indirect employments. The economic activities will be generated with the colonization of Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park, special economic zones and industrial estates, he added.
The Minister directed to prepare comprehensive plan for the development of Bahawalpur Industrial Zone and present it within a week. He said the auction of the plots in the industrial zone will be held in a transparent manner.