PM directs for provision of utilities of electricity, gas in newly approved SEZs at earliest

MG News | October 08, 2020 at 09:36 AM GMT+05:00

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October 08, 2020: The government has approved three new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh, taking the total number of SEZs to 20.

The approval was given at the 6th meeting of the Board of Approvals for Special Economic Zones, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad.

The three new Special Economic Zones include National Science and Technology Park, Islamabad; JW-SEZ China-Pakistan SEZ, Raiwind, Punjab; and Dhabeji SEZ, Sindh.

The Prime Minister directed that the provision of utilities such as gas, electricity in the SEZs should be accorded foremost priority by the concerned departments.

The meeting was informed about various incentives available for the developers, co-developers, and zone enterprises in the SEZs.

The meeting also approved a proposal regarding the appointment of two members from the private sector to be included in the composition of BOA for SEZs.

Radio Pakistan

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