A delegation of Bahrain-based Pakistani investors called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar here on Monday and discussed investment opportunities in different sectors including information technology, livestock and dairy development, waste-to-energy generation and gold and jewellery projects.
The delegation showed its keen interest in investing in the country especially in Punjab province. Talking on the occasion, the CM said that atmosphere conducive to investment has been provided in Pakistan especially in the province of Punjab. An environment of facilitation has been created for the investors and incumbent government has encouraged a business-friendly environment in the country.
The Bahrain-based investors should, therefore, take full benefit of the available opportunities, he said. The government will provide every possible facility to the investors. The investors should present a comprehensive business plan for investment in different sectors and the Punjab government will take necessary steps without any delay. No bureaucratic snafu will ever hamper their investment plans and an investment conference will also be held, soon, to promote and encourage the investment, he assured.
The delegation, on the occasion said that they are ready for investment and cooperation. They divulged that a shelter-home is being established in Okara district to provide roof to the homeless people sleeping in the open. This project is being completed on self-help basis.
They expressed the desire to set up the Panah Gah type public welfare project in Taunsa Sharif and other areas as well. The Bahrain-based investors have full confidence over the incumbent government and they will invest in different sectors as well. They also extended invitation to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar to visit Bahrain.
The delegation was led by member Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Chairman Bahrain Gold Association Sheikh Sajid. President Bahrain-Pakistan Friendship Society Rana Abdul Rashid, Rao Faisal, Ch Asif, Ejaz Ch Akram Ch, Dr Kamran Ashraf and others were included in the delegation. Vice Chairman DG Khan District Council Sardar Javed Iqbal Qaisrani, Secretary P&D, Secretary Industries, Principal Secretary to CM and others were also present in the meeting.