Chinese company expresses interest in investment in agriculture, housing sectors

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2: A delegation of China Machinery Engineering and Hanon Construction during a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in Lahore  on Saturday expressed interest in investment in agriculture and housing sectors.

The delegation expressed willingness to transfer technology to the province for construction of low-cost houses. The delegation also apprised the Chief Minister about the progress on Jhang Power Plant, Radio Pakistan reported.

Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Usman Buzdar said Pakistan and China are tied in bond of exemplary friendship. He said Pak-China friendship has assumed a new dimension in the tenure of PTI government.

The Chief Minister said all possible facilities would be provided to the Chinese investors and added agriculture was the backbone of economy of the Punjab.

Usman Buzdar said 'Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme' was revolutionary project to provide roof to the common man.

(APP)