Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited Japanese investors to set up manufacturing and assembly units in Punjab’s 20 operational special economic zones (SEZs), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
CM Maryam stated this while meeting with Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister declared that the province can become a major manufacturing hub for the Middle East and Africa with its vast market, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and skilled youth.
She said that Punjab provided free land, tax exemptions, and joint venture opportunities with both public and private sector companies. She further offered Japanese firms space in the Nawaz Sharif IT City and stressed partnerships in labour training aligned with Japanese industry needs.
She said that “Pakistan is a country with a majority of youth. We want Japanese companies to support us in making our youth skilled.” She also emphasized expanding bilateral trade between Punjab and Japan.
The CM noted progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City’s twin tower project, which has already drawn interest from global IT firms. She stressed enhancing business-to-business linkages and underlined Punjab’s capacity to supply surgical instruments, leather goods, sports products, and premium basmati rice to Japan.