We Would Generate Opportunities For The International Investors and Would Also Bring Foreign Direct Investment In The Province: Cm Maryam Nawaz

Lahore,  : Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz presided over a meeting to review Mines & Minerals Department projects in which it was decided to lodge a case before NAB regarding illegal allotment of  Pink Rock Salt. It was agreed on the proposal to impose a ban on the export  of Pink Rock Salt in raw form along with establishing a value added industry from the revenue accrued from the Pink Rock Salt. CM directed to formulate a comprehensive plan of Pink Rock Salt value added product adding that the usage of latest technology should be  employed in order to overcome corruption in the Mines & Minerals Department.  Maryam Nawaz sought a comprehensive plan to launch raw iron mining project in Chiniot within seven days and accorded approval of funds worth Rs.25 crores to initiate labour welfare projects of the Mines & Minerals Department. She stated that international investors would also be invited in the auction process of mines adding that we would not let selling of national assets at a low price and the auction process would only be undertaken through open auction means. CM maintained, “We would generate opportunities for the international investors and would also bring foreign direct investment in the province. Funds for 18 development schemes of Mines & Minerals Department would be provided as well.” CM ordered to undertake prompt steps for the recovery of Rs.4 billion arrears from the contractors who excavated lime stone from the Margalla Hills and also sought a plan to increase income of Mines & Minerals Department. CM directed the Mines & Minerals Department to ensure implementation on the laws for the safety of labourers working in the mines.
Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Former Senator Parvez Rasheed, Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari, Provincial Ministers for Mines & Minerals Sher Ali Gorchani, Chief Secretary, Secretary Mines and other officials attended the meeting.