PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed finalising all the arrangements for the groundbreaking of Rashakai Economic Zone.

He also directed speedy completion of all the prerequisites so launch of work on the mega project could be started without delay.

He was chairing a meeting held here on Friday to review progress on Rashakai and Hattar Economic Zones projects, according to a statement.

The meeting was given a briefing about the progress made so far on both the projects as well as the impediments hindering the progress in certain areas.

Mahmood Khan directed the relevant high-ups to identify all the issues of the Rashakai project related to the federal organisations so these could be taken up with the federal government for timely solution.

He also directed the quarters concerned to settle the issue of alternative land acquisition for Hattar Economic Zone project as well and expedite work on the proposed Mohmand and Buner Economic Zones projects.

He termed the Rashakai Economic Zone project a development initiative of national importance and said it was one of the top priorities of both the federal and provincial governments to translate the project into reality.

He said on completion, the project would attract maximum foreign investment, boost economic activities, create job opportunities and usher in a new era of development and prosperity in the province.

Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2020