Industrial zones in Fata, Pata

Published May 17, 2005

PESHAWAR, May 16: The governor secretariat has decided to purchase 100 acres of land in Khyber Agency and 200 acres in Kohat for the construction of industrial zones. Consultant Engineer Governor Secretariat Muhammad Umer Khan Safi has completed survey in Fata and Pata and chalked out an industrial policy with the consultation of industrialists and traders. The policy has been sent to the CBR for approval.

According to a spokesman for the secretariat, Engineer Muhammad Umer Safi was briefing a delegation of the Tribal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.—APP

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