Garments City to Be Established on 400 Acres at Port Qasim
- The proposed Garments City will be developed on 400 acres at Port Qasim in Karachi.
- Around 250 acres will be allocated for the project in its first phase.
- The project is expected to create approximately 138,000 employment opportunities.
- The government expects the initiative to generate around $2.5 billion while promoting private investment and exports.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has chaired a meeting to review plans for establishing a major Garments City at Port Mohammad Bin Qasim in Karachi.
Under the proposed plan, a total of 400 acres of land at Port Qasim will be designated for the project. Of this, 250 acres are expected to be allocated during the first phase of development.
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The Garments City is expected to create around 138,000 employment opportunities and generate approximately $2.5 billion through increased economic and export activity.
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said private-sector investment would be given significant importance in the development of the project. The facility is planned to support the production of garments meeting international standards while providing exporters with a one-window operation to facilitate business activities.
The Port Qasim Authority will provide the basic infrastructure and facilities required for the establishment of the Garments City.
The minister also said environment-friendly technology would be incorporated into the project, with the development aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s garments sector, attracting private investment and improving export capacity.
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