Edible oil processing zone at Port Qasim proposed

He said the government intended to develop industrial and commercial zones at the port to draw investment and promote manufacturing and exports.The minister mentioned that an automotive processing zone would be established over 150 acres at Port Qasim and its capacity would be expanded in phases in line with market demand.

Similarly, a 250-acre apparel zone is also planned to be set up at the port.

Its first phase is projected to create more than 138,000 jobs and generate annual exports of around $2.2 billion.He stressed that issues relating to the allocation of land at Port Qasim had been discussed and would be resolved over time.

"Land will be allotted to investors who come forward with viable business plans."Referring to water shortage, Junaid Anwar said a seawater treatment plant could be established in collaboration with the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association to use the treated water at the port.

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