Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the provincial government is making all out efforts for the rehabilitation of special children.
He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with the International Day of the Persons with Disabilities in Lahore on Tuesdsay.
The chief minister said that bringing special people in the national mainstream is the top priority of the government.
EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that holding of a seminar by the European Union countries regarding new trade and investment opportunities in Punjab is a welcome step and will open up new avenues of trade and investment between Pakistan and European countries.
He was addressing a seminar on the topic of European Union-Pakistan—New Opportunities of Trade and Investment at a local hotel on Tuesday. He thanked European Union countries for their support for granting GSP Plus status to Pakistan and said that it will result in increase in textile and garments production as well as prospects of investment in other sectors as well.
Ambassador of European Union Lars Gunnar Wigermark, Deputy Head of the delegation of European Union Pierr Mayadon, Ambassadors of member countries of European Union, industrialists, young entrepreneurs and concerned authorities were present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that Punjab government has evolved a plan to set up garments zone over 1300 acres of land and the funds required for acquisition of land have been provided. He said that this project is of a vital importance in the wake of the granting of GSP Plus status to Pakistan. He said that steps are being taken expeditiously for the promotion of cooperation with Germany and other countries in energy sector while progress has been made with China for setting up of coal-based power plants.