PM’s CPEC aide directs developers to make a marketing plan for Rashakai SEZ to attract quality investments

Islamabad: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) affairs Khalid Mansoor has directed developers to make a marketing plan for Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract quality investments.

The SAPM visited the Rashakai SEZ, to review the progress of development of the zone.

Senior officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZMC) and China Road and Bridge Company (CRBC) briefed him about the progress of development of the SEZ.

It was informed that provision of utilities, like electricity and gas was progressing as per agreed timelines. Other necessary infrastructure was also being put in place and the work was progressing smoothly.

It was also informed that 8 enterprises had been allotted industrial plots while a large number of investors had indicated their interest and applied for allotment of industrial plots.

The SAPM on the occasion emphasized the need for vocational training of locals to meet the future skilled manpower requirement of industries in the SEZ.

The SAPM also visited the construction site of the Steel factory by Century Steel, which is the first enterprise to have started its construction activity in this CPEC Special Economic Zone.

Provincial government members and senior officials received him. Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtukhaw on Industries and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KPEZDMC Javed Khattak was also present.