The survey of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country has been completed successfully, while further steps have also been recommended, accordingly.

This was disclosed in a meeting of Board of Investment (BOI) chaired by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan here on Wednesday.

Regarding these SEZs, Abdul Aleem Khan said around 150 different reforms are being introduced in these Centers while work will be done in the SEZs on the model of Environment Friendly and it would be Green Pakistan Investment.

He said special facilities will be provided there including connecting the industrial zone of Karachi to Port Qasim. He observed that shifting of industries from China to these Special Economic Zones will be ensured on priority basis.

The Minister said the countries other than China, will also be encouraged to come forward and invest in these SEZs. He directed that all facilities including one window and security measures should be ensured in these industrial centers and the Board of Investment should also prepare a presentation for the Prime Minister in this regard.

He said the steps taken in last six months have resulted in the speedy resolution of long-pending issues in these Special Economic Zones which is a great achievement.

He directed the authorities to ensure coordinated and effective communication with investors from abroad through Pakistani Embassies and to form a group of these foreign investors under the name ‘Pride of Pakistan’ so that they can be awarded with due respect.

Similarly, a meeting of these foreign investors with the Prime Minister of Pakistan should also be arranged. He assigned this task to the Board of Investment to complete this work within a week and said that there should be no delay in this regard.