Sincere efforts under way to tackle unemployment: Khattak

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pervez Khattak has said that the provincial government is working sincerely for the eradication of unemployment, saying when they assume power industrial activities were halted due to lawlessness. Addressing a public meeting at Akbarpura, district Nowshera on Saturday, he further said that investors were on run from the province before, but now situation has become cordial and investors from across the world are showing interest in making investment in the province.
Besides, MNA Dr Imran Khattak, MPA Mian Khaliqur Rehman, other elected public representatives and politicians were also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that a large number of industrial units will be set up in Rashakai, Jalozai, Hattar and other industrial estates of the province. He said that due to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the province is on fast track to become a trade and industry hub. He said that though he does not claim 100 percent success in bringing change in the system. However, they have laid foundation of fair and transparent system in each and every department and sector of the provincial government and if someone compares our system with past, they will found the difference.
Khattak said that the provincial government had framed various laws for the abolition of corruption, supremacy of merit and ensuring transparency. He said that a fool proof system has been given for provision of quality services. He said that e-tendering has already been introduced in the province while e-bidding will also be started soon.