SIALKOT, June 6: President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has said that efforts are being made to attract foreign investment in Sialkot Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

Talking to the newsmen here on Thursday, he said we are looking for huge foreign investment for making Sialkot EPZ a complete successful project. He said many foreign investors had shown their interest for investing in the zone.

He said that allotment process in the zone had already been completed. As many as 97 plots had not been allotted as the applicants had failed to respond the offer.

However, it has been decided that last opportunity should be given to the applicants.

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