Lahore, September 02, 2021 (PPI-OT):A delegation led by Chairman Special Technology Zones Authority Amir Hashmi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday. Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, chief secretary, Principal Secretary to CM, secretary industries, SMU’s head, ED Special Technology Zones Authority Amir Saleemi, director planning and strategic communications Hamza Saeed Aurakzai and DG IT Abdul Raheem were also present.

The CM approved to establish a joint venture group for early completion of a special technology zone as the provincial government has decided in principle to establish a special technology zone in Lahore. The CM hoped that the establishment of a special technology zone will speed up the development process while ensuring the economic self-reliance of the youth.

Promotion of technology is imperative for the economic sustainability of the coming generations; he said and assured to provide every possible facility to the foreign investors in special technology zone. Agri tech software and related soft products will be produced in this technology zone, he added. Special technology zones will also be established in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, DG Khan and other cities in stages and the government will ensure facilities for technology-based financing, concluded the CM.

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Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab
Government of the Punjab
8-Club Road, GOR-I, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99205562-3
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Website: https://cm.punjab.gov.pk/