KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has said that the industrial sector was playing an active role towards the economic prosperity in the country.
He was talking to a delegation of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) at the Governor House here, under the leadership of its patron in chief, S.M. Muneer. The Governor pointed out that increase in industrial activities not only help spur economic activities but also contribute towards poverty alleviation and creation of job opportunities.
He said that the government was taking steps on priority basis for the development and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the industrial areas. Zubair pointed out that in spite of electricity shortfall, the government ensured continued power supply to the industrial areas. Similarly, he added, mega projects have been initiated for water supply and sewerage in the industrial areas. Governor said that in the federal-govt assisted development projects, special attention is also being paid towards the industrial areas in the metropolis.
He said that in the Karachi Development Package there are also mega projects for development and rehabilitation of infrastructure in the industrial areas..
Zubair pointed out that after restoration of law and order, economic, industrial, social and cultural activities have enhanced and foreign investment has also increased.
He said that positive results have come to the fore due to the economic policies of the government.
