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PAGE Message from the Chief Minister Punjab 2-3 Message from the Chairman
PAGE Budget 2014-2015 Salient Features 4-5
INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT PAGE Quaid e Azam Solar Park Ground Breaking 8-12 Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plants Nandipur Power Project Inauguration Azadi Chowk Flyover Orange Line Metro Lahore RAWALPINDI & MULTAN METRO Ruyi Masood Apparel Park Quaid e Azam Apparel Park Grant of GSP Plus Status to Pakistan
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR PAGE The Punjab Energy Investment Conference 14-18 UK-Pakistan Energy Conference International Textile and Clothing Conference Pakistan German Business Forum Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum 2013 OIC Ambassador Conference TDCP EXPO PBIT & UKTI COLLABORATION
Diplomacy & Delegations PAGE The Chief Minister’s Visit to Berlin 20-24 Chief Minister’s visit to UK Chief Minister’s visit to India Participation in WAIPA Summit, Kazan 2013 Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Swedish Delegation Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong Visit of Chinese Delegation CNTAC Meeting with Chinese Delegation Yantai Visit of IMF Delegation Delegation: Guang Zhou Institute of Energy conservation British High Commissioner Mr. Philip Barton Delegation of PIBIC and Royal Energy Partners Vice Minister Netherlands US Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) MoU Signing with Canada-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce H.E. Mr. Peter Claes Visit of Kiler Holdings Management Acumen Pakistan signs MoU with PBIT
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PAGE DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS 28-101 ENERGY DEPARTMENT MINES & MINERALS DEPARTMENT INDUSTRIAL ESTATES WALLED CITY AUTHORITY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Livestock & Dairy Department PUNJAB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS & WORKS DEPARTMENT LABOUR DEPARTMENT TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT Women Development Department Higher Education Department
PAGE Made in Pakistan 102 Brazuca- for World Cup 2014
InterviewS Mr. Irfan Elahi, PAGE 104-111 Chairman p&d Mr. Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, Secretary Finance and Additional Chief Secretary Energy Mr. Yeyi, Chief Country Representative Dongfang Electric Corporation
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 01 Message from the Chief Minister Punjab
I would like to congratulate Punjab Board of Investment & Trade for making the effort to compile a publication on the achievements of the Punjab Government over the past year and development initiatives being taken for the future. I take pride in the fact that this is a result of multiple agencies and departments of the Government of Punjab which have collaborated with the Punjab Board of Investment & Trade. A welcome sign of increased communication and cooperation within the Government.
Punjab has been firmly put on a path of high economic growth and is moving up quickly on the ladder of progress. The energy crisis that our country is currently suffering from has been the major cause of concern for businesses. Considering that energy is the backbone of the economy, it has been given key priority by the Punjab government. Much work has been done in the other sectors that also form the crux of the economy like Transport, infrastructure and industrial Development.
Today Punjab, being at the centre of economic activities is the epitome of the continuous efforts of its people and the Government to reach high standards in education, medical facilities, roads and mega infrastructure of science and research. This publication highlights the efforts of the Government of Punjab over the last year.
It is evident that the Government of Punjab is striving towards increasing the prosperity of the people of the province. Even though the challenge is great, I strongly believe in our capability that we can accomplish what was not achieved earlier and continue to move steadily towards a brighter future for our people.
Mian Shahbaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab
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Message from the Chairman
PBIT has taken this initiative to document the milestones reached, the initiatives taken and the economic indicators of the Punjab Government over the last one year.
Punjab province along with the rest of Pakistan is facing multiple issues such as the energy crises, rising unemployment, security threats, increased regional competition for exports.
The Government’s focus over the last one year has been on accelerating domestic and foreign investment in the country, increasing development expenditure, export promotion, facilitating private sector investment, generating employment opportunities, restructuring of public sector corporations and expansion of social safety network and last but not the least, solving the energy issue on a war footing.
In this connection numerous steps have been taken to address the various issues faced by the industry at this point such as easing material imports, increasing expenditure and developing international linkages to improve labor and manpower skills, negotiating increased market access for our products, establishing SEZ’s to encourage the manufacturing sector, and ground breaking of new coal, hydel and solar power facilities to resolving the energy problem.
Most importantly, the government has made efforts to create a positive economic vibe which would lead to uniting all the stakeholders to come together on one platform and work for the collective betterment of the province. Creating this unified vision and a roadmap towards collective improvement would be invaluable for progress and for the encouragement of new ideas, incorporation of global trends and industry best practices.
Through this publication, we hope to highlight all of the above and more. In the end, I think it is imperative to point out that the results achieved today will help us pave the way for a better future of this industry and through that ‘a better future of Punjab’s economy’. We all have the same goal in mind; the key is to work together to fulfill that goal.
In the end, I would like to thank the staff & the officers at Punjab Board of Investment & Trade for their tireless efforts in order to achieve the vision & goal of the Government.
Syed Maratib Ali Chairman PBIT
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 03 Budget 2014-2015 Salient Features
The GDP growth rate will gradually be increased from current 4.8 percent to 8 percent in next four years, and next year GDP target is 5.5 percent.
Two million youths (male and female) will be imparted technical training in next four years and Rs. 6 billion has been allocated in the next budget for the purpose.
Welfare and developmental projects worth Rs. 263 billion launched or being launched in Southern Punjab.
Rs. 17 billion for 1,000MW Quaid-i-Azam Solar Park being established in Bahawalpur that would add 100MW electricity into the system by this year end.
A sum of Rs. 31 billion has been allocated for setting up coal power plants in Rahim Yar Khan and Muzaffargarh.
Rs. 2.5 billion for electricity conservation awareness program.
600 million tonnes of iron and chromites reserves found in Chiniot district and the Government has tasked a consortium of three world renowned companies to estimate the total worth of the reserves. The 18-month project will cost Rs. 1.47 billion.
Another project of Rs. 130.80 million launched to benefit from iron reserves at Kala Bagh and this project will be completed by end of Q1 2014-15.
Total of Rs. 273 billion for education sector and Rs. 48.31 billion for developmental projects in education sector. Rs. 11 billion for Punjab Education Endowment Fund, Rs. 2 billion for Danish Schools, and Rs. 7.50 billion for Punjab Education Foundation.
Total of Rs. 121.80 billion for Health sector.
Under the Public Health sector Rs. 17.11 billion for drainage and drinking water schemes. Rs. 5 billion for provision of safe drinking water projects Rs. 1.50 billion for population welfare.
Rs. 14.97 billion for agriculture development and farmers’ welfare. Rs. 5 billion subsidy in fertilizers prices.
Rs. 4.67 billion for Punjab Irrigated Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project.
Rs. 1.62 billion for increase in export of fruit and vegetable and Rs. 240 million for the project of Supply Chain Improvement of Selected Agricultural and Livestock Products.
Rs. 1.87 billion for conversion of 20 agri tube-wells from electricity/diesel to bio-gas that will ensure Rs. 4 billion saving under the fuel charges.
With an initial allocation of Rs. 20 billion, Metro bus projects would be started in Multan and Faisalabad during the next financial year.
Punjab expects to generate Rs. 150 billion from the existing taxes and Rs. 60 billion from non-tax heads.
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Over view of Budget 2014-2015
SIZE OF TOTAL BUDGET RS. 1,349.404 Allocation of BILLION rs. 699.95 BILLION FOR SERVICE DELIVERY TO CITIZENS
development budget increased from rs. 290 billion to rs 345 billion (increase of 18.9%)
CAPITAL BUDGET AMOUNTING TO rs. 304.453 billion including repaying repayment of loans, advances by government to autonomous bodies and wheat procurement operation
SIGNIFICANT REASONS FOR INCREASE IN SIZE OF CURRENT EXPENDITURE
rs. 29.1 BILLION increase in allocation for ‘Pension’
rs. 10.5 BILLION increase in operational budget for ‘Police’
rs. 7.9 BILLION for ‘Ad-hoc Relief’ to civil servants
rs. 6.5 BILLION for maintenance and repair of roads, irrigation network and public buildings
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INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 07 INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT Quaid e Azam Solar Park Ground Breaking Solar technology is comparatively a newer form of technology, even in developed nations, and venturing into this particular field was a huge challenge for a country like Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power (Pvt.) Ltd (QA Solar), a company established by the Government of Punjab (GoPb), took charge of setting up the first ever, utility scale, grid-connected 100MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Pakistan. QA Solar team accepted this challenge and started this journey from simulation based approach to ultimately succeed in planning, designing and implementing the system.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony of the first ever 100 MW solar PV plant in Cholistan desert near Bahawalpur was held on May 9th, 2014. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, accompanied by Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab, unveiled the plaque to establish the foundation of the plant. His Excellency, Mr. Sun Weidong, the ambassador of China to Pakistan, was also present at the venue.
A large number of federal and provincial ministers including Mr. Khawaja Asif, Water and Power Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Rana Sanaullah, Minister for Law, and the Governor Punjab, Mr. Mohammad Sarwar graced the ceremony with their presence. Also present were representatives of TBEA, the EPC and O&M Contractor. The unveiling of plaque was followed by a brief presentation on the project by Mr. Najam Ahmad Shah, CEO, Quaid-e- Azam Solar (Pvt.) Ltd and Mr. Hu Peng, Country Manager, TBEA.
Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plants The project comprises of two units of 660MWs each that will be operational by the end of December, 2016. More importantly, this would be the most modern coal power project in Pakistan. This is the first coal-based power project, being installed with the cooperation of Chinese companies.
The Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant project will help meet the electricity shortage and create employment for the people of Sahiwal district while contributing to the national gross domestic product.
Nandipur Power Project Inauguration Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the first turbine Power Project in Gujranwala on May 31, 2014. The turbine will add 95 megawatts to the national power grid.
Nandipur Power Project is a combined cycle thermal power plant undergoing construction at Nandipur near Gujranwala, Punjab. The project is estimated to be completed by December 2014 by China Dongfang Electric Corporation. Upon completion, the project will generate 425 MW’s of electricity. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 57.38 billion ($574 million).
Azadi Chowk Flyover The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has completed the construction of Azadi Chowk Signal Free Junction and new Circular Road Projects in a record time of 165 days at a total cost of Rs. 5.35 billion.
A flyover and an elevated roundabout have also been constructed under this project at Ravi Road. On average, over two hundred thousand vehicles will daily pass through this junction, saving fuel of Rs. 9 million per annum.
New Circular Road was also part of this project, which has been completed at a cost of Rs. 1.35 billion. Total length of this road is 1.6 km.
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27.1 KM LONG TRACK CAPACITY OF 250,000 PASSENGERS DAILY AGREEMENT SIGNING OF orange lIne metro
QUAID E AZAM SOLAR PARK GROUND BREAKING BY PRIME MINISTER MIAN NAWAZ SHARIF
INAUGURATION OF NANDIPUR POWER PLANT BY PM MIAN NAWAZ SHARIF, CM SHAHBAZ SHARIF, KHAWAJA M. ASIF Shandong Ruyi TEAM VISITS PBIT
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Orange Line Metro Lahore A new mass transit project “Orange Line Metro Train” has recently been announced. The metro train will be a unique project and a milestone in Pakistan’s history. The Chinese government will undertake the task of investment and designing the project. The project will be completed with the investment of 1.6 billion dollars.
Initially according to the agreement with China, the Orange Line of Lahore Metro train would be constructed from Ali Town to Dera Gujjran. The train track will be 27.1 km long. The train line is meant to cover one area of Lahore and the Metro bus will be covering the other areas. These projects are designed to substantially reduce the traffic load. In the future, three more tracks will be laid and they would also be color coded. A Green Line is envisaged from Shahdara to Hamza Town with a length of 27km. A Purple Line from Data Darbar to Allama Iqbal International Airport. And a Blue Line which from Chauburji to LPC.
CM Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and the chairman of Chinese company NDRC signed an agreement during a ceremony held in Shanghai. The signing ceremony was attended by the Presidents of both the countries.
RAWALPINDI & MULTAN METRO Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated mass transit project for the twin cities on March 23, 2014. The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Service project will be completed at a cost of Rs. 44.21 billion within 10 months.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that 30-kilometer long route for Metro Bus project in Multan will be completed within a year.
The project would cost Rs. 30 billion. The Chief Minister said the project will be inaugurated on August 14, 2014. The initiative will provide better transit facilities to the masses.
Ruyi Masood Apparel Park Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of Ruyi Masood Apparel Park with the collaboration of the 5th biggest textile group of China at M-III Industrial Estate Faisalabad on May 28, 2014. The establishment of a textile park at this barren land of Faisalabad will not only promote textile sector but would also strengthen national economy.
Setting up of a textile park with an investment of Rs. 200 billion in M-III Industrial Estate Faisalabad with the collaboration of Chinese industrialists is the starting point of the journey towards progress and prosperity. This project will generate thousands of job opportunities while exports will also increase substantially and a new era of progress and prosperity will usher in. Coal power plants of 2 x 135 megawatt are also being established at the Textile Park. This whole project will bring about a revolution in industrial sector and also motivate other industrialists.
As a result of this textile park in Faisalabad, modern technology will also become available to Pakistan as Ruyi Textile Group has a prominent place in garments, marketing, and technology and export sectors at international level.
Due to industrial collaboration between China and Pakistan in this big project investment of Rs. 200 billion will be made in this mega project of weaving, spinning, printing and garments and 35,000 new job opportunities will be created.
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CM SHAHBAZ SHARIF & MR. QIU YAFU CHAIRMAN SHANDONG RUYI AT GROUND BREAKING OF RUYI MASOOD APPAREL PARK
PM MIAN NAWAZ SHARIF, CM PUNJAB AT THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF SAHIWAL COAL FIRED POWER PROJECTS
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 11 Chairman Shandong Ruyi Group Yafu Qiu said that his group is making an investment of billions of dollars in 11 countries of the world. He also appreciated revolutionary leadership and development strategy of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif and said that their cooperation and patronage have paved the way for investment.
Charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Yang Wang said that setting up of the textile park will create more opportunities of investment in industrial sector as Pakistan has an important place in cotton production in the world.
Quaid e Azam Apparel Park Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park is one of the initiatives taken by the Government of Punjab in the textile sector. The project which is still in its conceptual stage is proposed to come up on an area of 1,500 acres near Motorway-2 that connects Lahore with Islamabad.
The Chinese firm Shandong Ruyi Group has agreed with the Government of Punjab to make an investment of $ 2 billion in the apparel park. As per the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Chinese textile firm will be providing technical assistance in the designing, planning as well as construction of the apparel park in order for it to be at par with regional and international industry standards. Shandong Ruyi will be jointly working with the Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC), for execution of the project.
This apparel park project will create millions of new employment opportunities within the province, and also contributing billions of rupees to the national and state exchequers. It is also envisaged that the active involvement in the execution and later operation of the project will also bring about a substantial improvement in supply chain, distribution chain, operational and labor standards within the industry.
Grant of GSP Plus Status to Pakistan The EU’s “Generalised Scheme of Preferences” (GSP) allows developing country exporters to pay less or no duties on their exports to the EU. This gives them vital access to EU markets and contributes to their economic growth. The “GSP+” enhanced preferences means full removal of tariffs on essentially the same product categories as those covered by the general arrangement. These are granted to countries which ratify and implement international conventions relating to human and labor rights, environment and good governance.
The efforts of the current Government of Pakistan has resulted in the EU awarding the GSP+ status to Pakistan with effect from 1 January 2014. This will allow Pakistani products (as specified in the list) a long awaited duty-free access to European markets.
Access to European markets was the government’s top most priority as part of the economic development agenda and securing the GSP now enables Pakistan to potentially export more than one billion dollars’ worth of products to these markets on an annual basis. As a result of the GSP Plus, there will be synergy benefit to the textile initiative in Punjab mentioned above, and the textile industry alone is expected to dramatically increase its turnover manifold.
The ripple effect of the increased economic activity brought about by the GSP+ status, will add much needed foreign exchange into the state treasury, encourage local industry, create more employment opportunities and have a positive impact on the socioeconomic indicators of the province and the country.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 13 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR The Punjab Energy Investment Conference Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) hosted the Punjab Energy Investment Opportunities Conference on 1st August 2013 at the Pearl Continental Hotel. The chief guest was Mr. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab.
The purpose of the conference was to highlight various energy investment opportunities in Punjab. Presenters highlighted the fact that the Punjab government has introduced various investment policies (e.g. contractual mechanisms, tariff structures, sovereign guarantees, standard implementation agreements, attractive returns and import duty exemptions) along with changes and improvements to the regulatory framework to encourage investment in Punjab’s energy sector. The most attractive fact stressed upon was that projects in the energy sector in Punjab gave an average of a 17% RoE to potential investors.
UK-Pakistan Energy Conference Britain’s Senior Foreign Office Minister, Baroness Sayeda Warsi hosted an event with the Government of Punjab to strengthen UK-Pakistan partnerships in the energy sector in the November, 2013.
The event was co-chaired by the Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. The aim of the event was to further cement the partnership between the two countries, and especially so in the energy sector to address the energy challenges in Pakistan. It provided an opportunity for UK businesses to learn more about the energy sector of Pakistan and its potential opportunities and to make business relations for future energy projects.
Guests at the event included Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Federal Minister for Water and Power, Mr. Ishaq Dar, Minister for Finance, Mr. Khurram Dastagir Khan, the Minister of State for Commerce as well as members of the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade and representatives from the UK business community.
The event was a follow-up to Baroness Warsi’s visit to Pakistan, where she reiterated UK support for ongoing economic reforms in Pakistan. The visit was also designed to promote and encourage the UK business community to explore investment opportunities in the financial services and energy sectors of Pakistan.
International Textile and Clothing Conference The Punjab Board of Investment & Trade organized the First International Textile and Clothing Conference 2013 at the Avari Hotel, Lahore in December 2013. The conference was a joint initiative of the Government of Punjab and some of the key players of the textile industry and the relevant academia itself. Dr. Ijaz Nabi, Advisor on Economic Affairs officially inaugurated the ITC and hailed it as an important initiative for promoting the cause of the textile industry of Pakistan.
The CM addressed the issues facing the industry such as energy shortage and discussed initiatives like GSP+ scheme, establishment of SEZ’s and the creation of a textile zone. He hoped to resolve the issues through steps like improved coordination between the government and the private sector, charting a clear plan for the future, and incorporating future global trends to drive producers towards excellence.
The conference was brought to a close by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif who addressed the gathering. The CM appreciated the vision behind the platform provided by ITC and congratulated PBIT for organizing it. He identified the textile industry as the most productive sector of the economy and discussed plans to improve the efficiency and capacity of the industry, making it a leader in the international textile market.
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1 - Punjab Energy Investment Conference 2 - UK-Pakistan Energy Conference 3 - Punjab Youth Festival 2014 4 - CM & MS. ALEEMA KHAN AT ITC 5 - DR. IJAZ NABI, MINISTER INDUSTIRES, CM punjab, mian SHAHBAZ SHARIF & MR BASHIR ALI MUHAMMAD (CHAIRMAN GUL AHMAD ) AT ITC
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Pakistan German Business Forum Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) and Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) jointly organized the Pakistan-German Business & Trade Relations F( ollow up event of the Pakistan Days in Berlin and Munich) on 17th December 2013 at the Avari Hotel, Lahore. The Chief Guest at the event was Mr. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, MNA and the Guest of Honor was H.E. Dr. Cyrill Nunn, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan. The event aimed at furthering the relations between the business community of both Pakistan and Germany.
Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum 2013 The Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum 2013 was held on the 23rd of December 2013 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. The Chief Guest was Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Turkey and the Guest of Honor was Mian Nawaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr. Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance and Mr. Zafer Caglayan, the Turkish Minister of Economy were also guest speakers at the forum.
The Prime Minister of Turkey was accompanied by a delegation of high-powered members of the Turkish business community. During the event, the members of the Turkish delegation were provided with the opportunity to interact with their Pakistani counterparts and discuss mutually beneficial business opportunities.
OIC Ambassador Conference PBIT hosted an inaugural dinner for the 2nd LCCI-OIC Ambassador and Trade Conference 2014, at Avari Lahore on April 11, 2014. Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Governor of Punjab was the chief guest. Ambassadors of the OIC Countries, local and international businessmen also attended the dinner.
DG Projects from PBIT gave a detailed presentation on Role of PBIT in investment promotion in Punjab and on the impact this conference will have on future trade with the OIC countries. He also appreciated LCCI for taking the initiative of holding the conference. During his welcome address he mentioned that “There is a huge potential for increasing the share of the intra-OIC trade to address the issues of poverty, low economic growth and investment in the member states provided the problems and bottlenecks restricting interaction and cooperation between private sectors of the member states are removed”.
President LCCI also addressed the participants and expressed his gratitude to all the guests for attending and making this conference a success. In the end he thanked Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, PBIT and Pak-Turk Business Association to render great support in holding this conference.
Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar gave concluding remarks and praised efforts of PBIT and LCCI for organizing this successful event which was followed by the conference on April 12, 2014.
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1 - Cm Punjab, Governor Punjab, TURKISH MINISTER of STATE, Turkish Prime Minister and Prime minister Pakistan at the PAk Turk Business Forum, December 2013 2 - NMC Delegation with PBIT Team 3 - Ambassadors at the OIC COnference Dinner 4 - Mr.Ali Pirzada ADDRESSING THE AUDIENCE AT OIC CONFERENCE DINNER 5 - MR.ALI PIRZADA, DG PBIT, AND MR SOHAIL LASHARI, PRESIDENT LCCI AT TDCP EXPO
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TDCP EXPO PBIT participated in the 2nd international TDCP Expo at Expo center Lahore. On this occasion, PBIT setup a stall to apprise the visitors about the working of PBIT. Local and foreign visitors were also informed about the facilitation services offered by the PBIT.
PBIT & UKTI COLLABORATION Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have come together in principle to help expand the horizon for companies willing to do business in Pakistan and the United Kingdom. A great enterprise under the patronage of the Government of Punjab and the British High Commission to further help Pakistani and British companies to succeed in the global market. Not only does this provide an established platform to companies and investors, but now offers more proficient and reliable assistance in creating and maintaining presence in Pakistan and the United Kingdom alike.
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Diplomacy & Delegations
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 19 Diplomacy & Delegations Swedish Delegation A four member delegation from Sweden, led by Ms. Charlotte Kalin, CEO, Chamber Trade Sweden, visited Pakistan from 22nd-27th February, 2013. The main agenda of the delegation was to discuss opportunities in the area of green technology.
IMF Delegation Mr. Jeffrey Frank, Chief of IMF’s Mission in Pakistan, with his delegation visited PBIT to review Pakistan’s economy and business climate on June 21, 2013. The meeting was attended by Mr. Syed Maratib Ali Chairman PBIT, Mian Muhammad Mansha Chairman Nishat Group of companies, Mr. Pir Saad Ahsanuddin & Mr. Shehryar Buksh directors PBIT, Mr. Farooq Iftikar President LCCI, Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Sufi Director Sufi Group of companies, Mr. Aftab Ahmad Vohra Chairman Vohra Group of companies and Mr. Shujat Ali Secretary IC&I Dept.
Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong On July 21, 2013 an iftar dinner was arranged by PBIT for the Chinese Ambassador and prominent members from the local Chinese Community. On 22nd the Ambassador attended a briefing by Syed Maratib Ali, Chairman PBIT on SEZA (Special Economic Zone Authority, Punjab), held at PBIT’s office.
Visit of Chinese Delegation CNTAC On 20th August, 2013 Chinese National Textile andA pparel Council visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and shared information on its organizational review, the textile sector of Pakistan and special economic zones in the Punjab province. The Chinese delegation was briefed about these sectors and the potential benefits of investing in Pakistan.
Meeting with Chinese Delegation Yantai The Chinese Delegation from Yantai visited PBIT on August 22, 2013. Members of the delegation discussed how China can invest in different sectors of Pakistan including livestock, mining and setting up cold storages.
Delegation from Guang Zhou Institute of Energy conservation A four member Chinese delegation from Guang Zhou Institute of Energy Conservation visited Punjab from August 26th to 29th, on the invitation of Chief Minister Punjab and Chairman PBIT. The Delegation was headed by Mr. Wu Chuangzhi and included Mr. Pan Xianqi, Mr. Sun Yongming & Mr. Li Haibin. All the members were professors at the institute and experts in biomass and biogas.
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Two members from Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) visited Pakistan on 4th September, 2013. The Japanese delegation comprised of Mr. Kaoru Shirashi, Country Director JETRO, and Ms. Asami Himeno JETRO Tokyo. Their purpose of the visit was to meet with the owners of local businesses and have a discussion with them on areas related to business performance, economic growth and opportunities in the Pakistani market.
The Chief Minister’s Visit to Berlin The Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif attended the Pakistan Day in Berlin, Germany on the 30th of October, 2013. The Chief Minister was invited to the event by the PGBF. The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Vice Chairman of PBIT and senior officials from the Government of Punjab. The aim of the event was to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and Germany, especially in the field of renewable energy.
Chief Minister’s visit to UK British Prime Minister David Cameron had a meeting with Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif on May 1st, 2014. The British Prime Minister spoke very highly of Punjab-DFID cooperation and praised Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif for quality of leadership especially his vision to promote education, skills development and health programmes.
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1 - The US Pakistan Business Council Delegation being briefed in PBIT 2 - H.E. Mr. Philip Barton, British High Commissioner at PBIT with Mr. Ali Pirzada DG (PBIT) and Mr. Jasper Thornton, Political Counselor, British High Commissioner. 3 - royal partner energy and pibic DELEGATION WITH CM PUNJAB, MIAN SHAHBAZ SHARiF 4 - Mr. Ali Pirzada, (DG PBIT) PRESENTING PBIT souvenir to H.E. Mr. Marcel de Vink, Ambassador of Netherlands. 5 - Mr. Jalal Hassan, (DG PBIT) receiving H.E. Mr. Lars Gunnar, Ambassador of EU 6 - Mr. Ali Pirzada, (DG PBIT) PRESENTING PBIT souvenir to Mr. Simon JH Smits, Vice Minister of Netherlands.
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 21 Chief Minister’s Visit to India Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visited Delhi Metro station on December 12, 2013.
The Punjab CM, who launched the Metro Bus Service in Lahore, visited the Patel Chowk Metro station and praised that the service was of great benefit to travelers.
Shahbaz Sharif “delivered a message of goodwill from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while emphasizing Pakistan’s desire to forge friendly and cooperative relations with India, in the interest of peace and prosperity of the people of the two countries and of the region”.
The Punjab Chief Minister also underscored the importance of resumption of dialogue and peaceful resolution of all issues.
Keen to ease the power situation in his state, Shahbaz Sharif also visited the Timarpur-Okhla Solid Waste Management Project in Jasola and the New Delhi Mahatma Gandhi Thermal Power Plant, Jhajjar, village Khanpur Kalan.
He was also the chief guest at the World Kabaddi Championship final in Ludhiana.
Participation in WAIPA Summit, Kazan 2013 PBIT is a board member and member of the Steering Committee of AIW PA. The Kazan Summit of WAIPA was designed to address the importance of IPAs in the world. The event was organized with the collaboration of the Government of Tatarstan and Council of Federation of Russia. The main theme of the summit was “Facilitating Foreign Direct Investment in the age of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in cooperation with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)”.
Mr. Jalal Hassan, Director General Investor Relations was tasked by the Chairman PBIT to represent PBIT as a Director WAIPA in the forum amongst the other OIC countries and their IPAs. The idea behind this was to further develop interface amongst other WAIPA country members and observe their working as an IPA and share it amongst the management of PBIT for best practices.
British High Commissioner Mr. Philip Barton Mr. Philip Barton accompanied by Deputy Political Counselor, Mr. Jasper Thornton, Trade & Investment Officer Mr. Waqarullah and Deputy Director UK Trade & Investment Mr. Arshad Rauf visited PBIT on February 04, 2014. Dr. Ali Naveed Pirzada, Director General (Projects) welcomed the High Commissioner and gave a presentation about the workings of PBIT and its recent achievements. The High Commissioner shared his views about Pakistan, and specifically about province of Punjab and the desire of the British Government to strengthen the trade relations between the two countries.
Delegation of PIBIC and Royal Energy Partners A delegation comprising of members of Pakistan International Business and Investment Council (PIBIC) and Royal Energy partners visited PBIT on February 25, 2014. The delegation was led by Mr. Javed Malik, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Overseas Investment. PBIT facilitated the delegation in arranging meetings with Governor Punjab, CM Punjab and LCCI (Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries).
Vice Minister Netherlands The Vice Minister of Netherlands Mr. Simon J. H. Smits visited the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade office on March 12, 2014, accompanied by the Ambassador of Netherlands Mr. Marcel de Virk. The Dutch vice Minister stated that the Netherlands government had shortlisted three key sectors for developing investment and JV opportunities in Pakistan. The sectors were; Food Security, Water Management Technologies and the Dairy & Livestock sector. The Dutch Vice Minister also mentioned that the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) would focus on investing in SME’s in developing country with or without a Dutch JV partner. The fund will have approximately 700 million Euros at its disposal and it will be launched by July 1st, 2014.
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1 - Chairman PBIT signing Mou with the Acumen Fund 2 - Mr. Jalal Hasan (DG PBIT) signs MoU with Canada Pakistan Chamber of Commerce 3 - PBIT Staff with Mr.Nicholas Lepage, Canadian Trade Commissioner 4 - Chief Minister mian shahbaz sharif, with delegation on his visit to Berlin 5 - Minister Industries PRESENTING souvenir to H.E. Mr. Peter Claes, Ambassador of Belgium 6 - Kiler Group, Turkey being Briefed in PBIT 7 - Mian Shahbaz Sharif, CM Punjab with Chairman Planning & Development China
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US Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) The USPBC led a trade mission to PBIT. The Delegation represented a wide range of industry sectors such as advertising and public relations, agriculture, energy, consumer goods and IT. The delegation included Mr. Miles Young, Worldwide Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather also President of USPBC. The delegation was given a brief presentation about the investment opportunities in Punjab particularly the energy sector.
MoU Signing with Canada-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce Punjab Board of Investment & Trade signed a MoU with the Canada Pakistan Chamber of Commerce. The MoU was signed at a reception dinner hosted by Ms. Mehreen Javed, President Canada Pakistan Chamber of Commerce, at Avari Hotel Lahore.
H.E. Greg Giokas, Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Denis Chouinard, Political & Trade Counselor for Canada, PBIT Officials and businessmen from the private sector representing Canadian companies were present at the event.
In his speech H.E. Greg Giokas stated that Pakistan is a competitive country in terms of trade in many sectors, however Pakistan needs to benchmark it’s efforts against international best practices.
Pakistan has been given the status of Most Favored Nation by Canada for bilateral trade in the agriculture sector. In addition Pakistan could also benefit from Canada’s expertise in the Livestock and Dairy Sector.
H.E. Mr. Peter Claes H.E. Mr. Peter Claes, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium visited the office of Punjab Board of Investment & Trade on May 28th 2014. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Abid Husain, Trade Commissioner Embassy of Belgium and Mr. Laurent Paquet. Chaudhry Muhammad Shafiq, Minister Industries Government of Punjab, was also present during the meeting on behalf of the Chief Minister Punjab. Potential areas of cooperation between the two countries were discussed with special emphasis on the “Agriculture Sector” and enhancing business between the SME’s of both countries.
Visit of Kiler Holdings Management A delegation of Turkish mega group Kiler Holding, visited the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) on June 02, 2014. The group specializes in retail super markets, supply and distribution chains, infrastructure development and construction, energy production and distribution, transport.
The delegation was briefed by departments like LDA, Transport and Energy on various ongoing initiatives in Punjab. The briefing was followed by site visits for proposed construction projects and a meeting with the Chief Minister. A wrap-up meeting was held at the end of the visit where they requested further information on specific areas of interest. Planning for subsequent fact finding visits was also discussed.
Acumen Pakistan signs MoU with PBIT Faruk H. Khan, Pakistan Country Director, CEO Acumen Pakistan and Jacqudine Novo Gratz, CEO, Acumen New York visited Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) on February 12, 2014 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PBIT.
As per the MoU, PBIT will undertake a Public-Private Partnership with Acumen, by arranging funds for the Solar Power and Clean Drinking Water Projects for the underprivileged. It was also agreed that these projects would not be wholly funded by the Government of Pakistan. Acumen would be responsible for executing and managing these projects.
There has already been progress in this connection whereby, PBIT has successfully facilitated a pilot for the Solar Project through Akhuwat.
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DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS
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ENERGY DEPARTMENT
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Chief Minister’s Ujaala Program
Total Investment Rs. Project Throughout Amount of 3,604.54 Location Punjab the Project Million
Concept Considering the energy shortage and resulting load shedding GOP decided to provide SHS to the students of different Punjab Government Institutions like Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, Colleges, TEVTA, PVTC, PEEF, Special Education, Danish Schools etc on merit basis.
TARGETS The Solar Home Solution SHS( ) system having 30 WP capacity will provide power for at least three 12 V DC LED light fixtures of 3 watts each for five hours a day.
200,000 SHS systems were procured from ZTE Pakistan during 2012-13 for this purpose.
Additional 30,000SHS systems have been procured during 2013-14
Approximately 50,000 SHS systems would be procured shortly in the current financial year.
Expected Socio Economic impact An effort to facilitate outstanding students and ensure that their education does not suffer in account of power outages.
This is also an indirect incentive for talented and aspiring students all over the province.
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Solar Power Systems for Government Offices
Total Investment Rs. Project Throughout Amount of 47.70 Location Punjab the Project Million
Concept Create awareness amongst the General public regarding the use of solar solutions for home and office power needs by creating models in Government offices where such systems would be used.
TARGETS Provide continuous power supply to the 50 eminent offices of Government of the Punjab during load shedding hours
For this purpose, a provision of 1.5 KW Output solar systems would be made in these offices.
These offices include 36 DCOs, 9 Divisional Commissioners, Secretary Irrigation, Additional Chief Secretary Energy, Chief Minster’s office, Chief Secretary & Chief Engineer (Power).
Expected Socio Economic impact Another initiative by theG overnment in its efforts to reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels and other power sources and a concerted move towards creating awareness in the public regarding renewable energy.
These efforts in the long run also aim at changing the energy mix in the country thus saving valuable resources of the public exchequer
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Installation of 2.5 MW Solar PV Power Plant at Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Total Baghdad-Ul- Jadid Investment Rs. Project Campus, the Islamia Amount of University of 465.48 Location the Project Bahawalpur, Punjab. Million
Concept Create awareness amongst the General public regarding the use of solar solutions for home and office power needs by creating models in Government offices where such systems would be used.
TARGETS Reduce burden upon the exchequer of the university.
Mitigation of load shedding in the area.
Reduce dependency on WAPDA network.
Expected Socio Economic impact Promotion of renewable energy technology.
Provide research base for the students studying in the university.
These efforts in the long run also aim at changing the energy mix in the country thus saving valuable resources of the public exchequer.
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Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur
Quaid e Azam Project Solar Park, Location Lal-Sohanra Bahawalpur
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is a renewable energy power project fueled by solar energy in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is the first ever utility scale solar power plant in the country, planned to be among the largest in the world. The project is also envisioned to act as a model for more renewable energy projects in the province
The project is expected to start generating 100 megawatts of electricity by December 2014. By 2016, the project is expected to add a total of 1,000 megawatts to the national grid.
The project is attracting tremendous interest from specialist companies in the international market and will bring an investment of more than Rs. 200 billion in the area of Bahawalpur.
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan in May 2014.
Expected Socio Economic impact Create a new model renewable energy park in Pakistan which can then be used as an example to be replicated at other locations.
Add much needed energy capacity to the existing grid and reduce the shortfall.
Reduce power productions costs in the long run through renewable sources.
Thus making cheaper energy available to domestic and industrial consumers.
The park will also lead to much needed job creation both during pre and post operational phase.
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Quaid-e-Azam Solar power company
Total Quaid-e-Azam Investment Rs. Solar power Amount of 13,000 company the Project Million
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power (Pvt.) Limited is a public-sector entity established by the Government of Punjab. The company has been established for setting up Solar Energy Power Projects.
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power (Pvt.) Limited has commenced the construction of the first 100 MW Solar Plant which is to be commissioned within one year.
The Company is also intended to facilitate and monitor the working of other private sector companies who have submitted and gotten approval for setting up additional power plants within this solar park in Bahawalpur.
Coal Fired Power Investment Opportunity in Punjab
Government of Punjab opened the golden opportunities for investment in COAL FIRED POWER Projects. Punjab Government’s coal based power production initiative aims at adding 6,000 MW affordable power to the national grid.
Companies were invited to setup coal fired power plant at 6 pre-selected locations. The selection of companies was through a transparent and open process.
Punjab Coal Fired Power Policy Incentives Coal logistics assured by Pakistan railways.
Power Evacuation assured by National Transmission and Dispatch Company NTDC.
Land Acquisition assured by the Government of Punjab Development Board PPDB.
Qadirabad – Sahiwal Punjab Coal Fired Bhikki – Sheikhupura Haveli Bahadur Shah – Jhang Power Pre-Selected Balloki – Kasur Locations Trinda Saway Wala – Rahim Yar Khan Mouza Syedan Wala – Muzaffargarh
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MINES & MINERALS DEPARTMENT
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MINES & MINERALS DEPARTMENT
Exploration and Resource Estimation of Iron Ore and Associated Metallic Minerals in Chiniot – Rajoa
Total Investment Rs. Project Chiniot Amount of 1,630 Location Rajoa the Project Million
TARGETS Explore and extract potential iron ore resources of high quality i.e. 110 million tones and 500 million tones near Chiniot & Rajoa respectively.
Mines department through an international competitive bidding process has awarded the project to M/S MMC, a Chinese company for resource estimation of iron ore and associated metallic minerals at international standards against a bid of Rs.1.479 billion.
Expected Socio Economic impact On successful completion of the project and achieving the quantitative and qualitative report, the province will have an opportunity to attract the investors for launching the steel mills and other feasible metallurgical processing facilities in Punjab.
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Development of process for Molten Iron / Sponge Iron using indigenous Kalabagh Iron Ore and Non-Coking Coal in Pakistan
Total Investment Rs. Project Kalabagh Amount of 138.20 Location the Project Million
TARGETS About 292 million tons of iron ore deposits exist near Kalabagh, District Mianwali.
Government of Punjab desired to establish an economical and viable process for making steel using Kalabagh iron ore.
For this purpose, M/S IMC & SGA, a German Consortium is engaged through a competitive bidding process against bid of about Rs.100 million.
Expected Socio Economic impact This can be a substantial economic break through ( for the area, the province and the country) if an efficient process can be devised to convert Kalabagh iron ore ( considered to be a low grade iron ore) into industrial steel.
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Geo-Physical Survey for Exploration of Metallic Minerals in the Pre-Cambrian Shield Rocks, Punjab
Total Districts Sargodha, Investment Rs. Project Chiniot, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Amount of 57.60 Location Hafizabad and the Project Nankana Sahib Million
TARGETS Mines department has engaged Geological survey of Pakistan to undertake geophysical surveys and drilling to identify the anomalous zones in Punjab
Semi detailed magnetic survey of about 13,000 sq. km area out of 18,000 sq. km area has been completed.
Expected Socio Economic impact Determine the metallic minerals potential resources as a future development strategy.
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INDUSTRIAL ESTATES
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M-3 Industrial City, Faisalabad
Total Investment Rs. Project FAISALABAD Amount of 38,200 Location the Project Million
Concept Faisalabad is a key economic hub city which connects in the north with of the province of Punjab and holds the motorway M-2 for Islamabad, immense potential for growth in Peshawar and onward to China, Industrial activities. The government Afghanistan and Central Asian States has decided to construct a purpose and in the south with M-4 for seaport built Industrial Park with state of the of Karachi and national trade corridor art facilities and amenities to augment for deep sea port of Gawadar. available facilities and create a dedicated economic and business hub To facilitate industry and interested for the region. This project includes parties, FIEDMIC will be offering a one a dedicated Textile Park, a Furniture window operation saving valuable City, a Halal Meat Park, a Value time and money of our customers. Addition City &M -3 Industrial City as This facility will extend from allotment Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and an of industrial plots to provision of export processing zone. utility connections, obtaining of NOCs / permits / registration from different This will be the nation’s largest government departments and industrial estate spanning over an providing all other possible facilitation area of 17.7 million square meters of till the proposed enterprise comes prime land. It is strategically located into full production. on Motorway M-3, near Faisalabad
Expected Socio Economic impact Net addition to GDP: Rs. 225 billion (on 100% industrialization)
Employment Generation: 600,000
Combined Effluent Treatment Plant in JV with FEMC to facilitate social compliance.
Multiplier effect on the local economy through increased income generation in the community.
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Rahim Yar Khan Industrial Estate
Total Investment Rs. Project on N 5, 15 KM Amount of 3,020 Location from Rahim Yar Khan City the Project Million
Concept Rahim yar khan is strategically located industrial hub in terms of value added industry with enhanced logistical access to ports in Sindh and upward into Punjab and KPK provinces. A dedicated Industrial Park is being built with state of the art facilities and amenities to create an economic hub for the region.
TARGETS RIE will have most modern infrastructure facilities comparable to any modern industrial estate globally.
Quality infrastructure led to investor confidence/attraction for foreign companies & expats
Prevent real estate speculation through effective allotment policy
Company operating on no profit basis and maintaining self sustainability
Expected Socio Economic impact Expected Investment : Rs. 30,000 Million
Employment Generation: 55,000
Export: US $ 150 – 300 Million
Contribution to GDP : Rs. 5,000 Million
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Bhalwal Industrial Estate
Total Approximately Investment Rs. Project 19 Km, Bhalwal- Amount of 2,800 Location Bhera Road, the Project Bhalwal Million
Concept Bhalwal is strategically located industrial hub especially centered on the value added industry of Agriculture produce and also diversification in the Leather footwear, plastics and tanning sectors. A dedicated Industrial Park is being built with state of the art facilities and amenities to create an economic hub in the region for facilitation of industries and investor alike.
TARGETS Bhalwal Industrial Estate comprising 400 acres of land is a vision turned into reality. It is envisioned to be an ‘island of facilitation for prospective industrialists.
Objective was to develop an industrial estate where issues of industrialists are handled and problems solved through ‘One Window’ operation.
BIE will have infrastructure comparable to any modern industrial estate globally.
Expected Socio Economic impact Employment Generation: 55,000
Export: US $ 150 – 300 Million
Contribution to GDP : Rs. 5,600 Million
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Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park
Total On motorway Investment Rs. Project near Amount of 12,000 Location Sheikhupura the Project interchange Million
Concept Strategically located industrial hub in terms of Textile value added industry with enhanced logistical access to ports in Sindh and upward into Punjab and KPK provinces. A dedicated Apparel and Textile Park is being built with state of the art facilities and amenities to create an economic hub for the region.
TARGETS Apparel Park comprises of not only sewing and stitching units but all units that contribute in value chain to produce specialized garments for export.
It also provides an opportunity to SMEs to develop value-added clothing and accessories under secure and controlled environment.
Expected Socio Economic impact Employment Generation: 200,000 skilled manpower
Contribution to GDP : Rs. 5,000 Million
An effort for Pakistan to start regaining its lost position in the world textile market.
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WALLED CITY AUTHORITY
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 47 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS WALLED CITY AUTHORITY
Sustainable Development of Walled City of Lahore Project.
Total Investment Rs. Project Lahore Amount of 1,369. 25 Location the Project million
The inspection of MP U-SDWCL was consequent upon a pre-feasibility study conducted in August, 2005 by an Italian Architect, Mr. Raffaele Gorjux. Loan Agreement signed on 5th June, 2006 with World Bank for cultural heritage component through funding line. Counterpart funding was provided by Punjab Government.
TARGETS Rehabilitation and preservation of the regions cultural heritage.
Expected Socio Economic impact Ensuring that coming generations can learn and benefit from our rich cultural heritage.
Restoration of pride and grandeur in the area and its residents.
Encourage local tourism and trade.
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Pilot Urban Rehabilitation Project (Packages-II,III & IV)
Total Rs. From Purani Investment Project Kotwali to Amount of 17,010 Location Akbari Gate of the Project Lahore Fort Million
Pilot Project envisages the creation of a heritage trail that will lead visitors from Delhi Gate to Lahore Fort connecting along the trail some of the most significant heritage assets of the Walled City Lahore
TARGETS Rehabilitation and preservation of the regions cultural heritage.
Expected Socio Economic impact Ensuring that coming generations can learn and benefit from our rich cultural heritage.
Restoration of pride and grandeur in the area and its residents.
Encourage local tourism and trade.
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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF PUNJAB (TDCP)
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 51 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS TDCP Installation of Chairlift at Fort Munroe District D.G Khan
Total Investment Rs. Project D.G. KHAN Amount of 32 Million Location the Project for land acquisition
Expected Socio Economic impact Creation of much needed recreational facilities in the region.
Eco Tourism Development Project in Soon Valley, District Khushab
Total Investment Rs. Project Khushab Amount of 198 Location the Project Million
TARGETS Establishment of Tourism Information & Facilitation Center (TI & FC) at Pail.
Development of Restaurant & Amusement activities at Khabeki Lake.
Development of 10 residential chalets, restaurant, bird hides, floating jetty with boating facilities at Uchali lake.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improved recreational facilities in the region.
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Remodeling & Development of Kanan Park District Sahiwal
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Expected Socio Economic impact Improved recreational facilities in the region.
Project MURREE Location
TARGETS Installation of cable car system from Masiari to Commissioner House, Murree.
Intercity Traffic plan of Murree.
Rehabilitation of platform of Murree Safari train.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improved recreational facilities in the region.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Elimination of sewage ponds from villages
Total Investment Rs. Project Across Amount of 500 Location Punjab the Project million
TARGETS Elimination of 78 sewage ponds in villages. The land will then be used for developing playfields, parks, schools etc.
Expected Socio Economic impact Reduction in breeding sites for mosquitoes and vector diseases.
Reduction in diseases among animals who drink water from ponds.
Improvement in health for the residents of the area.
Increased availability of land for social development projects.
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Rural Solid Waste Management
Total Investment Rs. 45 villages Project Amount of across 900 Location the Project Punjab million
Concept
Installation of an effective and efficient Solid Waste Management system which converts biomass to Biogas for onward distribution to consumers thus eliminating the need for excess landfill space and providing much needed utilities to underserved communities.
TARGETS Primary collection of waste by VSC and its transportation to biogas plant premises
Manual segregation for recyclables and waste not usable in plant. Operation of biogas plant.
Distribution of biogas to consumers.
Sale of recyclables and biogas
Meeting the expenses of waste collection and plant operation from sale of gas, recyclables and manure
Expected Socio Economic impact Improve waste collection in these areas and create an awareness model on hygiene.
Create and distribute cheap bio-gas and encourage consumers to use it.
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Improvement of Solid Waste Management in 106 cities of Punjab
Project Across Punjab Location
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Installation of effective and efficient Solid Waste Management system which eliminates the need for excess landfill space.
TARGETS Help TMAs to design and implement solid waste management system on modern and efficient lines. The TMAs are divided in the following manner: 68 TMAs in which sufficient machinery and human resources are available
22 TMAs in which sufficient machinery and human resources are affecting the solid waste management
15 TMAs in which neither machinery nor human resources are available to deal with the solid waste
Expected Socio Economic impact Improvement in general health of the communities through effectively removing the causes for the spread of many diseases.
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Sewer Safety Equipment
Project Across Punjab Location
Concept
In 2012, the PMDFC through World Bank funded project (PMSIP) procured 61 (units) sewer safety equipment which have been distributed among 28 TMAs. Procurement of another chunk of 600 units for 106 TMAs are under process.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improving the sanitation conditions for workers and bringing systems in line with international best practices.
Punjab Municipal Service Improvement Project
Project Across Punjab Location
TARGETS 41 infrastructure projects in the field of water supply, sewerage, parks, solid waste and roads in TMAs with the loan of World Bank have been completed by the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improvement of Infrastructure in the province.
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AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
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Strengthening Research Facilities at Fodder Research Sub-Station, AARI, and Faisalabad for the Development of Silage type corn variety.
Total Investment Rs. Project Across Amount of 13.84 Location Punjab the Project million
Concept
Improve production of Silage type cotton to augment existing crops used for Silage as cotton is produced on a very significant proportion of our arable land area in Punjab.
TARGETS Green fodders are not available in sufficient quantities especially in extreme hot month (June-July) and during cold season (December-January), thus majority of the animals remained under fed. The present project will help in reducing milk and meat import and will also improve human diet and income of poor rural families resulting in improved human food quality and reduction in poverty.
Presently, there is no corn silage variety in the public sector throughout Pakistan. Some multinationals companies such as Pioneer, Monsanto, Syngenta and ICI are marketing corn seed for silage purpose but the cost of seed is too expensive i.e. Rs. 5500 to 6000 for each 10Kg bag. These imported seeds are less heat tolerant with poor adaptability to local environment. Efforts made to develop first corn variety for silage by the breeders of Fodder Research Substation AARI, Faisalabad will have the following benefits:
More economical Higher yield with maximum grains Wide adaptability Heat tolerant Insect and Disease resistant
Expected Socio Economic impact The merit of the project is the betterment of economy of Pakistan by improving low milk yield, low reproductive efficiency, delayed maturity and poor animal growth due to imbalanced nutrition and inadequate fodder supply to the live stock industry.
Silage type corn variety will benefit the livestock industry of Pakistan, Commercial livestock farms, farmers and consequently the general public through improving the shortfalls of fodder currently available.
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Development of Genetic Engineering Facilities at Agri. Biotechnology Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
Total Investment Rs. Project FAISALABAD Amount of 69.50 Location the Project million
Concept
Improving varieties of seed and crops relevant to the Punjab environment by actively tinkering with the genetic code of existing varieties and enhancing their yield through improvements in factors such as heat tolerance, pest attack susceptibility etc.
TARGETS Optimization of genetic transformation protocols for model systems like tobacco and establishment of efficient plant regeneration and genetic transformation procedures for economic crops like Brassica, sugarcane etc. Synthesis of EPSPS (GT) and BT genes after codon optimization and cloning of these genes along with FAE1 and other potentially useful genes for heir transformation
Development and characterization of transgenic plants for EPSPS (GT), BT, FAE1 and other potentially useful genes in major crops like Brassica, Sugar cane etc
Optimization of protocol for transfer of EPSPS (GT) and other useful genes in cotton through pollen tube pathway
Expected Socio Economic impact Improved yields and higher incomes to the community leading to multiplier effects in the economy
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Provision of Bio Gas Supplemented Tube wells For Irrigation Purposes in Punjab (A Pilot Project)
Bhakkar, Layyah, Total Investment Rs. Project Muzaffargarh, Rahim yar Khan, Bhawalnagar, Jhang, Amount of 36.10 Location Sargodha, Gujranwala, M.B the Project Din, Sialkot and Narowal. million
Concept
Under the project 50 biogas plants was constructed and connected with diesel tube wells in selected districts of Punjab to improve the availability of water for the farmers.
TARGETS Provide Biogas plants to small and medium farmers having diesel tube well on 95% subsidy.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improved yields and higher incomes to the community leading to multiplier effects in the economy.
Each biogas tube well would save 80% of the diesel consumed every year. As per conservative estimates diesel worth Rs. 14.08 million is saved through operation of 50 biogas tube wells (per annum).
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Supply Chain Improvement of Selected Agriculture & Livestock products
Total Investment Rs. Project Throughout Amount of 2,280 Location Punjab the Project million
Concept
Capacity building of Supply Chain stakeholders through training and integration.
TARGETS To improve and manage the supply chain of selected 15 products
Building capacity of all the four stakeholders of supply chain (producers, supplier/processors, logistics companies and traders) in an integrated manner to minimize bullwhip effects.
Expected Socio Economic impact Improving quality, reducing post harvest losses and boosting exports.
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Punjab Irrigated-Agriculture Productivity Improvement Project (PIPIP)
Total Investment Rs. Project Throughout Amount of 36,000 Location Punjab the Project million
TARGETS Maximize productivity of available water through developing tertiary conveyance system, promotion of high efficiency water conserving technologies like sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, laser land leveling, capacity building of all stakeholders, and undertaking action research for acquisition, indigenization, and pilot testing of improved water management interventions to suit the local conditions.
The combined effect of these advancements would lead to enhanced output of available land and water resources.
Expected Socio Economic impact Reduction in threat to food security for next generation.
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Livestock & Dairy Department
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 69 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS Livestock & Dairy Department
Improvement of Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki District Kasur
Total Investment Rs. Buffalo Research Project Amount of Institute, Pattoki 124.76 Location the Project District Kasur million
Concept
Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki District Kasur was established to develop and improve techniques in baffalo breeding and gene pools to enhance the quality and quantity of buffalo stock in Pakistan.
TARGETS Genetic development in buffalo through production of maximum number of proven bulls and their wide scale use in breeding
Development and application of the latest reproductive technologies for enhancing reproductive efficiency in buffalo and produce genetic material as per international standards
Research based improvement in reproductive and productive traits in buffalo
Promotion for balanced feed, non-conventional interventions, such as total mixed ration.
Training of farmers and promotion of buffalo inside & outside the country for dairying and meat production
Expected Socio Economic impact Improvement in herd quality resulting in better meat and milk yield for the farmers leading to enhanced socio-economic impacts in livelihoods.
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PUNJAB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD (PITB)
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PUNJAB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD
PITB has been developing systems and programs for various departments and ongoing projects of the Punjab Government e.g. health department, education, infrastructure and platforms, general administration, law & order and industry departments.
Disease surveillance system Environment protection Dengue activity tracking system department Health watch Hajj monitoring system Punjab health line Transport department Vet inspect automation/ route permit E-learn Punjab Punjab laws Online college admissions system Crime mapping Smart monitoring of schools Driving license issuance Data center management system (dlims) Cloud computing Arfa software technology park Web presence Plan 9 Punjab metro e-ticketing Punjab youth internship program Citizen feedback model Microsoft innovation centre Citizen contact centre
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 75 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS
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COMMUNICATIONS & WORKS DEPARTMENT
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COMMUNICATIONS & WORKS DEPARTMENT
Planning, Execution, Development and Maintenance of all Provincial Roads and Bridges.
Ongoing Projects are shown below:
Section between Faisalabad Bypass to Summundari Rs. Investment 1,120.11 Section between million Location Faisalabad Bypass to Summundari LENGTH 30.98 Km
Construction of Underpass at Abdullahpur Rs. Investment 1,216.85 million Location FAISALABAD
LENGTH N/A
W/1 of road from Vehari to Tibba Sultan Pur Rs. Investment 719.88
District million Location Vehari
LENGTH 45.21 Km
W/1 of Alipur Muzaffargarh Road Rs. Investment 940.24
Muzaffargarh million Location (Section Shehr Sultan to Alipur) LENGTH 21.00 Km
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Construction of road on Empress Bund from National Highway N-5 Rs. Investment 643.75
District million Location Bahawalpur
LENGTH 9.90 Km
Dualization of Arifwala to Bhawalnagar Road Rs. Investment 648.65
District million Location Bahawalpur
LENGTH 16.93 Km
Construction of metalled road from Bahawalpur-Hasilpur road at Km No. 14 to Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park Lal- Sunhanra via Chak No. 5/BC Rs. Investment 449.10
District million Location Bahawalpur
LENGTH 10.90 Km
Construction of Flyover on G.T Road in Gujranwala Rs. Investment 3,920.78
District million Location Bahawalpur
LENGTH N/A
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Dualization of Gujranwala Sialkot Road Section Gujranwala to Daska Rs. Investment 3,079.99 District million Location Gujranwala/ Sialkot LENGTH 21.87 Km
Dualization of Kasur-Depalpur Carriageway from Km 0.00 to 101.30 Rs. Investment 5,205.32
District Kasur million Location & Okara
LENGTH 101 Km
Construction of Dual Carriageway from Gujrat to Salam interchange Rs. Investment 5,667.82
District Mandi million Location Bahauddin
LENGTH 96.40 Km
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 81 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS
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LABOUR DEPARTMENT
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 83 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS LABOUR DEPARTMENT
Elimination of Bonded Labour in Brick kilns at Lahore & Kasur
Total Investment Rs. Project District Lahore & Amount of 123.37 Location Kasur the Project million
Concept The project is being implemented by the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of Punjab through a Bonded Labour Cell (the Cell) to be based in the Saeed Awan Centre for Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment (CIWCE).
Establishment of 200 Non-formal education centres for 7000 children of brick kiln workers
Provision of Rs. 40 million as interest free microcredit (Free of interest)
Facilitation to 13000 workers approximately to acquire CNICs and registration as voters
Veterinary Services
TARGETS The project has established 200 Non Formal Education (NFEs) centers in which 9293 learners enrolled at Brick Kilns in Lahore & Kasur districts in which 2998 learners mainstreamed into formal education system. Total 114 learns primary pass PEC board exams in 2013 and appear 125 learners appear in PEC examination in February 2014. Presently 5666 learners getting education in both districts.
Rs. 166.504 million microcredit (interest free) disbursed among 7940 workers of the brick kilns.
7,292 Bricks Kiln workers were helped to get CNICs from NADRA in both districts, Veterinary staff of the project visited 193 Brick kilns and provided treatment to 1,104 animals, out of which 139 serious cases were referred to local veterinary Hospital.
Health & Hygiene campus organized with help of Basic Health units (BHUs). In these Campuses 1,250 workers provided with advice, treatment, medicines and Hygiene kit.
State Department of USA in its annual report of Human Trafficking acknowledges Pakistan’s effort to combat human trafficking and through this project Punjab Government’s effort have been appreciated.
The success story of the project leads to its extension in four more districts (Faisalabad, Gujarat, Bahawalpur and Sargodha) of the Punjab with the Project cost Rs.196.987 million for the duration of 2012-2018.
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Establishment of Labour Market Information and Resource Centre
Total Investment Rs. Project ALL PUNJAB Amount of 65.27 Location the Project million
Concept Establishment provincial labour market profile.
Recruitment of professionals for establishing a modern Labour Market Information Cell (LMIC) on contract.
Establishment of a modern Resource Centre for facilitating research on labour issues providing online content.
Up-gradation of physical infrastructure at CIWCE to facilitate users of its services.
Dissemination of information to familiarize the potential job seekers, skilled workforce and job providers.
To train the officers of Labour & HR department to upload and use the LMIS effectively by the end of the project.
Enforcement and compliance of labour law profile.
Creation of databases from existing data available from Directorate and district offices and to refine and update it on regular basis.
Establishment of Labour Inspection Computerization System (LICS) throughout the province to make factories inspection and reporting system online.
TARGETS
19 days Training of 15 nominated Person for LMI &RC Unit completed with the Technical and Financial support of ILO.
First Punjab Employment Trend Report 2011-12 based on Labour Force Survey published with the technical support of ILO.
Labour inspection computerization system has been launched and online inspection reporting system is working with its full capacity.
Occupational Health and safety trend report has been published.
Up-gradation of physical infrastructure at CIWCE under process.
First two trainings regarding the LICS application has been conducted for the sixteen districts field formation
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Elimination of Child & Bonded Labour Project
Total Investment Rs. Project Punjab Amount of 5,515.40 Location the Project million
Concept Elimination of worst forms of Child Labour, and contribute in global target by 2016
Elimination of bonded labour particularly from brick kilns and rehabilitation of freed bonded labour and economic empowerment of affected families
Integration, networking & coordination among various provincial departments and district offices to combat child & bonded labour with ILO
Strengthening Legislation on child and bonded labour
Capacity Building and Training of government staff to ensure effective Service Delivery through monitoring
Knowledge based development, knowledge Sharing and promotion of good practices with other provinces
TARGETS 257,000 Children (5-13 years) will complete primary education & break cycle of poverty
118,000 Children (14-18 years) will become literate and skilled in various trades
100,000 adult family members of CL/BL will become economically empowered
52,000 Brick kiln workers will have CNIC
150,000 Brick kiln workers will have Social Security Cards
720 model work places will improve under OSH working conditions in the informal sector
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Combating Worst Forms of Child Labour in 4 districts of Punjab
Total Districts Investment Rs. Project Chakwal, Jhelum, Amount of 180.83 Location Jhang, and the Project Layyah million
Concept Recruitment of professional staff.
Establishment of District Coordination Committees on ChildL abour (DCCs- CL) in the target districts to facilitate, coordinate and monitor the project interventions.
Rapid Assessment & Baseline Survey to assess the geographic and sectoral dimensions of Worst Forms of Child Labour in the respective districts.
Hiring of implementing partners to conduct baseline survey and establishment of non-formal education & adult literacy cum skills training centres.
Enrolment of 4,200 working children below the age of 14 in non-formal education canters.
TARGETS Recruitment of professional staff to oversee that the operational arrangements of the project has been done. The professional staff is working in a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU-WFCL) for elimination of Child Labour which was established at Directorate General Labour Welfare.
District Coordination Committees on ChildL abour (DCCs-CL) under the Chairmanship of District Coordination Officers (DCOs) have been notified in 4 districts and fully functional in each district.
Rapid Assessment (RA) survey to assess the geographic and sectoral dimensions of worst forms of child labour has been conducted by the project team in the respective districts.
Process for hiring implementing partners to conduct baseline survey and establishment of non-formal education & adult literacy cum skills training centers has been completed and contract agreement has been signed with 4 NGOs.
Implementing partners have completed baseline survey in 4 districts.
60 Non-Formal Education Centers have been established by partner organizations.
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Worst Forms of Child Labour clustering is being carried out by the project staff through which 171 locations have been identified for the establishment of Non- Formal Education Centers (NFECs) and 192 locations have been identified for the establishment of Adult Literacy cum Skills Training Centers (ALSTCs).
The component of establishment of model workplaces to demonstrate risk reduction as tool to promote healthy employment of adult persons will be implemented by CIWCE. The project field staff has identified eighty six (86) locations where hazardous forms of occupations for child laborers’ found and CIWCE screened-out these 86 locations. The CIWCE declared 61 feasible places. The project will establish 20 model workplaces in this financial year due to budget constraints. The technical staff of CIWCE is establishing the model workplaces.
The field staff is working on the formation of Child Labour groups to establish Non-Formal Education and Literacy cum Skills Training Centers as well as forming out-of-school-children’s Mother Groups to mobilize them for sending their children to NFECs & ALSTCs and to provide micro-credit to these mothers through training of micro-enterprise development.
The tool for conducting “Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)” with Child Laborers & Mother Groups has been developed and these discussions are going-on by the project staff in the districts. The tool for the survey of “Situation Analysis” has also been developed & this survey is also being carried out by the project staff in the target districts. Moreover, the field staffs are continuously doing meetings with DCC members, Employers, Workers, Office bearers of Chambers of Commerce & Industry, NGOs working for the same cause and with media personnel to sensitize and mobilize them against the menace of child labour.
Commemoration of world day against child labour were held in 4 target districts in 2013 in two districts this activity was held with the collaboration of Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) & ILO whereas in the other two districts this activity was held on self-help basis with the collaboration of NGOs working for the same cause.
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TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 91 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
Establishment of Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) in Punjab
Project Punjab Location
Concept
One vehicle inspection facility either fixed or mobile will be established in each of the 36 districts of the Punjab
TARGETS Construction and establishment of 27 VICS Station in two phase
Operation of VICS Stations
Transfer of operational VICS Stations to GoPb after completion of concession period
Training of staff
Expected Socio Economic impact Improved safety of roads and reduction of accidents on highways and motorways.
Employment generation at VICS stations along with development of allied industries.
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Punjab Transport Infrastructure Management System
Total Investment Rs. Project ALL Amount of 5 Location PUNJAB the Project million
Concept The aim of this project is to digitize the route and public transport infrastructure information onto a portal which is assessable to public for planning their journeys and identification of Public Transport Infrastructure on an interactive map. Presently, the Transport Department do not owns a portal which is used for this purpose.
The benefits of the PTIMS will be two fold; firstly, it will help passengers both inter and intra city to locate the nearest terminal and plan their journey accordingly. Secondly, it will provide a database to the Transport Department and Districts.
Authorities for issuance of route permit and monitoring of services.
Transport Planning Unit (TPU) has planned to develop the Punjab Transport system.
Infrastructure Management System (PTIMS) for effective oversight of developing the transport infrastructure and help optimizing the service delivery. The proposed system will take into account the present condition of transport infrastructure and associated facilities from all over the province.
TARGETS
World Class Management Information System to provide service to both the public and the management for effective provision and delivery of transport services.
Expected Socio Economic impact
Reduction in time required to plan routes for customers and also effective issuance of permits to transport operators resulting in economic efficiencies.
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Women Development Department
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 95 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS Women Development Department The Women Development Department has been very active in terms of initiating broad level policy changes to achieve women empowerment and gender equality.
Major Points of the Women Empowerment Package presented by the Chief Minister Punjab on International Women’s Day are as follows:
Safeguarding Women’s rights for Social Empowerment
Protection at Workplace
Protection against Violence
Protection against acid throwing
15% quota for women in Public Sector organizations, which will expand the opportunities for economic empowerment.
33% representation of women on all boards of statutory bodies, public sector companies which leads to involvement of women in decision making.
Rs. 200 million allocated for daycare Centers in Public Sector institutions and the first one is operational at the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Lahore.
Maternity and Paternity leave rules have been improved significantly.
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 97 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS
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Higher Education Department
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 99 DEPARTMENTS IN FOCUS Higher Education Department
Rs. 26 colleges of the 12 Total districts of province of the Project Punjab have been selected Investment 191.10 Location for the establishment of Amount of specialized computer labs the Project million for the BS(IT) program.
Expected Construction Approval Date start Date Completion Period (Project Date: approval dates 02-09-10 etc). 02-09-2010 13-10-2011 30-06-2015
INITIATIVE BY HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Higher education department (HED), has started 4 years BS (IT) program in the selected 26 colleges of Punjab in order to raise the standard of IT education in the Province to meet the educational requirements at the international level. HED has decided to establish modernized and fully furnished IT labs in these colleges for providing a learning environment. HED has also signed an agreement with higher education commission, Islamabad to provide PERN connectivity and services to these colleges. On the completion of IT labs projects, 26 Government colleges of Punjab will be equipped with the modern labs where students can avail latest facilities of hardware and software technology for learning purposes which will eventually equip the youth of Punjab with IT skills to help them excel in a globally competitive IT environment.
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 101 Made in Pakistan
Brazuca- for World Cup 2014
Although ranked 164th on FIFA’s ranking table and not The Adidas Brazuca is the official match being able to qualify for the ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. World Cup 2014, Pakistan is still playing a very pivotal The Brazuca was supposed to be role in FIFA World Cup 2014. produced by a Chinese supplier of Adidas. The last minute failure of the supplier’s capacity to meet the high demand of the football left Adidas in turmoil.
The characteristics of Brazuca’s design It took the company two years making it the world’s most high-tech and to design and test the ball. It was error free football made it difficult for examined in 10 countries, across Adidas to find a suitable supplier who three continents by more than 600 have state of the art production facilities players and 30 teams. The Brazuca and capacity to meet the high demand. was tested by teams including Argentina and Spain, Bayern However, Pakistan rose to the occasion. Munich and Chelsea and current A company from Sialkot (Forward players such as Messi and Casillas. Sports), which has been associated with It is estimated that over 42 million Adidas balls since 1997, was brought soccer balls were exported from in to help manufacture the football. Sialkot and have been distributed Forward Sports, has already supplied all over the world ahead of the FIFA footballs for both the Champions League Football World Cup 2014. and the German Bundesliga. In an interview to the media, Malik Khawaja Masood Akhtar, CEO Forward Sports admitted that making Brazuca was a challenge as they normally make hand-made footballs. Manufacturing fully machine-made balls was a tough task. Forward Sports had to use various computer applications and modern equipment and state of the art testing facilities to produce and test the footballs. Brazilian Ambassador Alfredo Leoni said: “It was a matter of great pride that the World Cup footballs were provided by a Pakistani company, giving Pakistan a connection with the global contest.”
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Interviews
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 103 INTERVIEW
Mr. Irfan Elahi Chairman Planning & Development
1 What inspired you to join the civil service/bureaucracy? Joining Civil Service was not something I had planned and I was quiet happily serving my country in the Air force. Unfortunately due to medical reasons I had to give up on my lifelong passion. I developed my interest in the civil service as I thought it would satisfy my desire to do multifaceted things and would not confine me to one calling. It is something which gives you an opportunity to be in a position where you can learn a lot and simultaneously contribute to the society, oblige humanity and serve the country than any other profession. This motivated me to join the civil service. 2 What role do you think P&D department has played in social and economic development of Punjab? The provincial and federal P&D departments play a key role in the planning, forecasting and developing models for economic growth and prosperity of the country.
Planning has to be centralized, whatever you do or plan is based upon a vision and in order to achieve that vision you have to have a central theme that grounds and connects your planning process and deliveries through multiple channels and agencies. P&D has two very significant roles:
1 - Planning: P&D plans by taking feedbacks from everyone and provides a holistic plan to the entity for which it is working with. For other departments, we take ideas from them, strategize them and plan whilst considering the amount of resources we have, allocate them and distribute them and all this is proposed to the political leaders as to what might the result or the tangible result of their vision be.
2 - Allocation, Implementation, Monitoring: Once the plan is approved then you start allocating resources and start ensuring the implementation of those resources. Once this has been done, you keep monitoring and evaluating all this. Tracking whatever you have done and the steps you have taken, whether have they been fruitful or not and monitor the achievements if any. 3 How would you characterize role of PBIT? As is the norm around the world, PBIT is a state owned Investment Promotion and Trade Facilitation organization. Government alone does not have the resources to achieve the aims it sets for itself and for the economic development of society. The Private sector is key player and a stakeholder, it is required to play its role and the government is supposed to guide,
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incentivize and regulate the private sector. PBIT has the key role to bridge the communications and expectation gap between the public and the private sector. PBIT is also responsible for working on building up the confidence of the private sector in the functioning and support of the Government. So far, PBIT has played its role very efficiently, however, we all are a part of a continuous learning process. We have to look at established models around the world and then benchmark ourselves against them to scale up our abilities and our performances even further.
4 If these organizations (P&D and PBIT) were to be on the cover of your favorite newspaper or magazine in five years, what would the story be about? Any story that depicts success of these ‘two’ organizations and how they have been a part of Pakistan’s growth towards a modern and effective state.
5 With country plunging into economic recession, how can we create more job opportunities? Job creation is the ‘main problem’ in Punjab. With a growth of only 3.7% it is a real challenge to create jobs. We need more than a million jobs just to maintain the current level of employment. Our preference in Punjab is job enhancing, whereas growth is more important. It is one of the pillars of our growth strategy.
6 What attributes do you think the executives should have that will enable him or her to accomplish the organization’s goals? Are there areas of professional development that the executives should be focused on?
As an executive one should have a focused approach regarding their aims and what they want to achieve, and should be an expert in their field. They should be able to strategize and make a plan how to achieve them. Have different options, should choose the best option and keep the rest as standby options. Then they should be able to allocate the resources, sort of project management techniques. Then they should be able to devise a strategy to get things done by units/agencies to which tasks are assigned. I think an executive should have a mind which plans well and executes well. I think basic management principals should be very strong. Also executives should posses the skill of having clarity of stance and employee motivation.
7 What steps would you suggest to strengthen Pakistan economically and administratively? Economically we need to grow at least by 7%, and need to concentrate on our exports, and we should be focusing on our processing and value addition. We should be more concerned about our productivity, productivity per unit, productivity per unit of labor, productivity per animal, standard of living, social indicators, human development index.
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 105 8 What in your opinion should be the strength of dynamic leadership? A dynamic leader has to lead from the front. He should be centralized and innovative, because if he is not centralized in everything he will not be able to perform well. For the head of organization it is not just doing the job correctly its getting the job done effectively with maximum output. 9 Out of all your postings which position you enjoyed the most and which one was really challenging? I have enjoyed all my job postings as Deputy Commissioners and Political Agents. In tribal areas it was interesting how I used to follow their traditions so that the tribal people get comfortable and I succeeded in doing that. Pashin, Quetta and kila. Chaghi was a bit challenging. 10 Your idea of happiness? Achievement of happiness is a milestone in itself. For me happiness is accomplishment of my tasks, anything which reduces someone’s problem and misery, is my idea of happiness. So I think where ever there is trouble, there is always a way out. 11 What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? I have managed to do something everywhere which was not a part of my duty. For example once when I was Deputy Commissioner in Pashin I setup the first English medium school there. On a separate note, computerization of land and Revenue is my passion. We are expecting that it will be completed and implemented by the end of 2014 and I am sure it will change lives of many people. Also one thing in which I take pride is the law which was approved by me for the food department. 12 What has been the toughest decision that you had to take so far? There are many of them. Every now and then we have to make decisions which affect the lives of many people for example in food department, even an increase of one rupee in price can change the whole dynamics of demand and supply. Every now and then one has to make such decisions and that is how we are trained in the academy and during the early years of service.
Your message for We really need to come out of this illiteracy people of Punjab? syndrome everything every activity in this country is being damaged by this syndrome. I think everyone should contribute in overcoming this problem.
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Mr. Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Secretary Finance and Additional Chief Secretary Energy
1 Since energy shortage remains a major challenge. What measures have you taken to combat the energy crisis so far and how successful they have been? Energy Crisis is a multidimensional issue, for example there is a capacity crisis. If nothing else, the ability to finance the energy sector is missing. Whatever electricity we generate, we lose some bits of it because we are not able to recover the money, some of it is stolen and the tariffs are very high. We are working to overcome the issues, various initiatives are being played on, in many fronts, to tackle problems but it will take time to run its complete course.
2 To what extent is political unrest in the country responsible for the failure to resolve energy problems? Political unrest is also, one of the reasons for the energy crises. Instability does not allow the government to plan for the long term. Governments need to establish timelines for planning and implementation of their policies. However, these timelines are dependent on the stability of the system. Hence the vicious circle.
3 A major complaint of the people is the constant rise in electricity and natural gas tariffs corresponding with the increasing shortage of both resources. How is the energy department addressing this grievance? Yes, I agree there is a constant rise in the electricity tariffs. This is because of the high production costs. Already, the government is subsidizing electricity and providing it to the people at a rate which is lower than the production cost.
Additionally, the government also has to bear losses caused by non recovery. 40% of the electricity bills in the country are not paid and the government pays for it out of its budget which cripples the sector.
We are already working on the projects which would lower the cost of production and change the energy mix to suit our needs. This over a period of time, we hope, will alleviate the situation and lower the burden on people and government.
4 How effective a measure is privatization with regard to resolving the energy issues? Pakistan has an integrated utility sector (from generation, to distribution, to bill collection etc). This sector suffers from huge losses in various forms along the chain, from power generation to transmission to distribution. Pakistan has already started the process of the unbundling of the power
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PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 107 sector. Now we have divided this sector into three separate parts (i.e. generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity), each part headed by a separate company. The Government further plans to privatize these companies as well. 5 We keep hearing about long-term goals like the development of alternative sources to bridge the energy gap, but have any short-term measures been implemented to provide immediate relief to the suffering masses? The average cost of production per unit of electricity was 12 cents and the average selling price per unit to the end user is about 8 cents. The cost of production has now gone a bit higher, the average cost now is about 14 cents per unit. The deficit between the production and selling is still being borne by the government. And is thus trying to give relief to the consumer.
6 Over the past few years the Punjab Government has been promoting development in solar energy/coal and a number of projects have been set up with the cooperation of foreign companies. With your considerable background in energy and finance, how economically viable do you think these projects are and how effective will they be in bridging the energy gap? At the current moment we are dependent on the furnace oil for electricity generation that’s the reason of high electricity cost. To bring it down we have identified 6 major sites in Punjab where large coal based power plants of 660 MW will be setup. Two plants at each site will be installed, if these are established Punjab will be able to generate 9000-10000 MW of electricity within Punjab.
Initially our dependency will be on imported coal as our local coal is not yet ready for electricity generation, once we start producing with local coal it will lower down the burden both of government and the people.
10000 acre has been allocated for solar power park for Quaid e Azam Solar Park in which we are not only investing ourselves but inviting private sector also. 7 What are three key elements that can turnaround country’s economy? Pakistan has a lot of positive economic factors to turnaround the economy, but I would first like to talk about the non-economic factor and that is security. It is really important if we live in a secure environment, which would in turn lead to more investment from both foreign and local investors.
Secondly, private sector people should be encouraged as this will help the economy to flourish. Government needs to put in a lot of effort to help the private sector understand the business better. Also, the NPOs’ and NGOs’ should be encouraged and provided full assistance in their workings.
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Thirdly, the government should invest in two critical areas; one is the skilled education and vocational training sector and the second is the health sector. If we have healthy and educated skilled people there will be naturally a market for them to work in Pakistan and abroad. In both cases adding to the GDP locally and through remittances from abroad.
Last but not the least; we have a large agriculture sector, which can act as a driver for our economic growth. We can do much more on livestock, agro- based products, which can make us the food basket for the region. 8 With regard to your experience in foreign countries like France and UK, do you believe that the energy policies of these countries can serve as effective models for Pakistan? The difference between the U.S and foreign countries is that they plan long term. Their research and development sector is very detailed. They spend a lot on R & D. Countries like France and U.K have an ideal mix to run the economies. They can absorb shocks easily as they are very well organized and have backup plans.
Yes, if we follow their policies and have the same kind of planning then definitely the models can be effective in Pakistan.
9 In Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as some regions of KPK there is a widespread trend of small, community based power generation projects like hydroelectric turbines. Do you think this trend can be effectively emulated in Punjab? The difference between the U.S and foreign countries is that they plan long term. Their research and development sector is very detailed. They spend a lot on R & D. Countries like France and U.K have an ideal mix to run the economies. They can absorb shocks easily as they are very well organized and have backup plans.
Yes, if we follow their policies and have the same kind of planning then definitely the models can be effective in Pakistan. 10 Having served in a number of varied fields throughout your career, can you pick one field where you enjoyed working the most? I like my current position as well, but being secretary livestock I enjoyed the most. Livestock is a big sector which is not in the limelight. During my stay there I was able to do a lot, like policy reforms and regulatory reforms. We could see the effect of our interventions which made me happy. I could encourage the private sector involvement which basically gives a sense of achievement. It is not very often you see the impact of what you do so clearly and quickly.
PUNJAB BOARD OF INVESTMENT & TRADE 109 INTERVIEW
Mr. Yeyi Chief Country Representative Dongfang Electric Corporation
1 Please share with us the story of Dongfang Electric Corporation? Dongfang Electric Corporation D( EC), with its headquarter in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is one of the most influential enterprise groups under the direct administration of Chinese Central Government. DEC produces has achieved the annual production of power generating equipment for more than 42,000 MW consisting of hydro, thermal, nuclear, wind, solar and combine-cycle generating unit, which has enabled DEC to achieve the leading position not only in China, but also globally in the energy sector for the last 9 consecutively years. 2 When did the company enter Pakistan and what were the reasons of entry? In 1980s DEC entered Pakistan and the purpose was to enter into international market and gain more experience to realize our global expansion plan. 3 How is the experience of working in Pakistan? Since 1980s, DEC has successfully completed many projects in Pakistan, such as Waste Water Treatment Projects in Karachi, Rehabilitation Works of Mangla Hydropower Plant, 1,450 MW Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project, 121MW Allai Khwar Hydropower Project, 96MW Jinnah Hydropower Project and 78MW Khar Khwar Hydropower Projects. As a result of our longstanding relationship with Pakistan we have developed friendships at business and personal levels. 4 Tell us about the Nandipur Project? Conception till Completion. The contract for Nandipur Project was signed in 2008 between DEC and Pepco. The work started in 2009 and everything was going smoothly until 2011, when work was suspended due to various complications at governmental level. DEC is thankful to the current government to resolve these issues and revive the project which has led to the first turbine commissioning at the end of May 2014. DEC hopes that the project will be completed by December 2014. 5 What are your key business strategies that have led you to this current stature? Adhering to the principles of innovation, initiative and individualized harmonious alignment with the requirements of it local markets, DEC has achieved much success not only in Pakistan, but also globally. 6 What are your future expansion plans? Are there any local partners involved in the expansion? If yes what is role of the JV partners in expansion? We are very keen to explore the Pakistani market further and try to get more
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projects in the future in terms of hydro power, thermal power, wind power, solar power, even nuclear power. We’d like to play more active roles in construction of “Pak-China Economic Corridor” Projects. We don’t have fixed local partners and we will consider forming JV if necessary in the future. 7 What is your personal perception of doing business in Pakistan? In my opinion, Pakistan is a good place for Chinese Enterprises to do various businesses because Pakistani is very friendly to Chinese due to longstanding friendship between two countries since 1949. Pakistanis in public and private sector are rational and fair if your claim is reasonable and supported by substantial documentation. Most of them are honest to do business which creates a good atmosphere of mutual benefits. 8 In your opinion how have Dongfang Electric helped the country in tackling the energy crises? Dongfang has completed more than 20 projects in Pakistan since 1992. Most of them are in the energy sector, such as Rehabilitation Works of Mangla Hydropower Plant, 1450MW Ghazi Barotha Hydropower, 121 Allai Khwar Hydropower Project, 78MW Khan Khwar Hydropower Project, 96MW Jinnah Hydropower Project and 425MW Nandipur Thermal Power Project etc. 9 As a Chief Country Representative of DEC, you have worked in all provinces of Pakistan, how do you compare the working environment? Frankly speaking, working environment in Punjab is best because of better infrastructure and easier logistical accessibility and a more secure environment. The fact that there are more multinational companies operative in Punjab also improves Punjab’s competitiveness and business environment. 10 Mr.YeYi tells us about your personal experience whilst working in Punjab? I have spent 15 years working in Pakistan. It has been a pleasant experience both personally and professionally as Punjab can be considered as the safest place in Pakistan.
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