{"id":473281,"date":"2025-04-19T08:13:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T03:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=473281"},"modified":"2025-04-19T08:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T03:13:46","slug":"cm-aide-calls-on-cement-industry-delegation-in-peshawar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/cm-aide-calls-on-cement-industry-delegation-in-peshawar\/","title":{"rendered":"CM aide calls on cement industry delegation in Peshawar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nA high-level delegation representing major investment groups in the cement industry met with Abdul Karim Tordher, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Industries, at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Friday to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the sector.<br \/>\nThe delegation was led by Cherat Cement CEO Azam Farooq, and included senior officials from Bestway Cement, Cherat Cement, and Lucky Cement.<br \/>\nOfficials from the provincial government, including Secretary Industries Aamir Afaq, Deputy Secretary Finance Saeed Ahmed, and officers from the Minerals, Investment, and Licensing departments also attended the meeting.<br \/>\nThe delegation highlighted various issues facing the cement industry, particularly related to the Forest and Environment Department, and urged the government to ease regulatory hurdles that were discouraging further investment in the province.<br \/>\nThey also discussed the need for affordable and reliable power supply at the provincial level for industrial use.<br \/>\nIn response, the Special Assistant informed them that the KP government has formed a committee under the Chief Minister\u2019s directive to address forest and environment-related challenges and to establish sustainable SOPs for the sector.<br \/>\nSpecial Assistant further noted that a separate committee under the Finance Advisor has been constituted to explore affordable energy solutions for industries, with participation from the Energy and Power Department.<br \/>\nHe encouraged cement groups to invest in transmission line infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted power to industrial zones.<br \/>\nAcknowledging the cement industry\u2019s contribution to provincial revenues and job creation, Tordher reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to promoting industrial development.<br \/>\n\u201cDespite many challenges, the cement sector continues to grow. We will support initiatives that create value, attract investment, and benefit the people of KP,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR A high-level delegation representing major investment groups in the cement industry met with Abdul Karim Tordher, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Industries, at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar on Friday to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the sector. 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