“Various multinational are planning to make Karachi their regional hub. Investments are fundamental in stimulating the economy and creating more jobs.” — File Photo

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has said that Karachi has enough potential to prove itself as one of the most lucrative cities of the region for investment.

He was speaking as a chief guest on the ground breaking ceremony of a new factory by the Reckitt Benckiser Group. The ceremony was held at Governor House.

“Various multinational are planning to make Karachi their regional hub. It is heartening to know that Reckitt Benckiser has continued confidence and commitment to the country. Investments are fundamental in stimulating the economy and creating more jobs,” the governor said.

Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan is celebrating over 60 successful years in Pakistan. On this occasion, the company unveiled plans for another big investment in the form of a new manufacturing facility in Karachi.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony of the new factory, Salvatore Caizzone, Executive Vice President Reckitt Benckiser Group said: “Our company’s vision is a world where people are healthier and live better.

This investment decision reaffirms our commitment to providing Pakistani consumers healthier lives and happier homes”.

“We expect that this factory will create more jobs and will further cement RB Pakistan's standing as a manufacturing and export hub within the RB world,” Caizzone added. —PPI

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