Lahore: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has directed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to set up new economic zones in the Lahore division on a priority basis, a news source reported. The PM had visited the division on Monday and issued the orders to LDA; saying that this measure will resolve civic infrastructure issues, cut down environmental pollution, and create job opportunities.
During the PM’s visit, LDA Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Imran and Director General (DG) Muhammad Usman Muazzam briefed him regarding the economic and employment potential of the new industrial zones.
The LDA senior officials told PM Khan that a large number of industries were situated outside the industrial clusters. They added that the mushroom development of the industrial sector had created civic issues, as well as overburdened the urban infrastructure.
The vice chairman informed the PM that they needed to perform a survey prior to commencing with the construction of the proposed industrial zones at the eight sites identified. He added that the industries operating outside the designated industrial areas needed to be legalised.
