Mansehra: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has provided its approval to the establishment of an industrial economic zone facility in a bid to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Mansehra District, a news source reported on February 3.
Small Industries and Economic Zones Deputy Director Zulfiqar Sahibzada expressed his views on the matter during a visit to Badra, Lalobandi and Sheikhabad areas. The visit was aimed at identifying site for setting up the proposed economic zone. Mansehra District general secretary Taimur Saleem Swati was also present on the occasion.
Talking to reports, Small Industries and Economic Zones Deputy Director Zulfiqar Sahibzada said that the provincial government was making efforts to promote industrial activity and create employment opportunities for the local population.
Last year, the provincial executive had notified the establishment of the Rashakai Special Economic Zone Development and Operation Company (RSEZDOC). The company would develop, market, manage and operate the Rashakai Special Economic Zone.
