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KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that efforts are under way to further improve bilateral trade with Afghanistan and other Central Asian countries to boost economic activities that will further enhance regional cooperation.

He expressed these views at a meeting with the Provincial Minister for Communications and Works Akbar Ayub at Chief Minister's Secretariat Peshawar. Provincial Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Shahab Ali Shah and MD PKHA were also present on the occasion.

The chief minister said that communication networks, construction of roads, development of tourist destinations and rapid growth of industrial zones are part of the provincial government's top priority.

He said that foreign investment is of paramount importance for the development of the province adding that present provincial government is working to ensure the foreign investment and to promote ease of doing business in the province.

The chief minister said that the provincial government is taking all possible steps to bring about an economic revolution in the province including newly merged tribal districts.

The Chief Minister made it clear that public awareness will be ensured in all public interest measures of the provincial government so that the public could get benefit from the initiatives.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that an integrated strategy has been formulated for the stability of the economy in the province. Roads construction and all other facilities would be made possible in all the industrial zones of the province. He said that with establishment of industrial zones across the province would not only pave the way for development of the province but will also provide greater employment opportunities to the people.

The Chief Minister furthered that tourism sector has great potential to improve the economy of the province. Tourist destinations are being developed in the Northern Areas.

He added that with the efforts of the provincial government, Gilgit to Chikdara road via Shandur and Chitral road will be made and would be utilized as CPEC alternative route. Completion of this route will improve tourism and commerce sector in Northern areas and will also provide employment to the locals.

The Chief Minister further stated that focus is also being given to peace and prosperity of the province along with developmental projects. He said that with the help of people and security institutions peace had restored in KP, including Newly Merged tribal Districts.

The provincial government initiated developmental projects for sustainable development and prosperity in the tribal districts.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019

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