LAHORE - A delegation led by Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) Chairman Amir Hashmi called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday.

During the meeting, the CM approved the establishment of a joint venture group for early completion of a special technology zone as the provincial government has decided in principle to establish a special technology zone in Lahore.

The CM hoped that the establishment of a special technology zone would speed up the development process while ensuring the economic self-reliance of the youth. “Promotion of technology is imperative for the economic sustainability of the coming generations,” he said and assured to provide every possible facility to the foreign investors in special technology zones. “Agri tech software and related soft products will be produced in this technology zone,” he added. “Special technology zones will also be established in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, DG Khan and other cities in stages and the government will ensure facilities for technology-based financing,” concluded the CM.

Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, Punjab chief secretary, Principal Secretary to CM, and other officers were present on the occasion.