PESHAWAR:Kohat’s divisional and district administrations have assured the business community of support in resolving key industrial issues, including security at the Small Industrial Estate, concessional gas supplies and the provision of basic facilities.
The assurances came during separate meetings between delegations of the Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Divisional Commissioner Pervez Khan Sabat Khel and Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nawaz Wazir.
The business representatives highlighted security and infrastructure gaps at the Small Industrial Estate and called for the supply of locally produced gas to industries at controlled rates.
They also sought a fair share of royalty funds for industrial development and greater attention to agriculture and livestock sectors.
Led by KCCI Founder and Patron-in-Chief Rasheed Ahmad Paracha and President Engr Syed Faiq Shah, the delegations stressed the need for better coordination among government departments to remove obstacles to industrial growth, attract investment and create employment opportunities.
Commissioner Sabat Khel assured the business representatives of administrative support and announced plans to visit the Small Industrial Estate to assess the issues.
He said he would pursue their concerns through open forums and coordination with the relevant government departments.
DC Wazir also pledged to address the business community’s concerns on a priority basis.
He said he would visit the industrial estate and coordinate with the concerned authorities to identify and implement necessary measures.
KCCI Senior Vice President Basit Imtiaz Paracha, Waqas Paracha, retired Colonel Jawad Paracha, Khalid Mahmood, Ahmed Haroon, Hamid Shinwari and other representatives attended the meetings.
The chamber representatives expressed hope that practical steps to fulfil the commitments would strengthen industrial activity, encourage investment and improve the local economy.