President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that with the proper attention by the government , Mardan can become business hub between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Mardan (Pakistan Point News / Online - 01st April, 2019) President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that with the proper attention by the government , Mardan can become business hub between Pakistan and Afghanistan.He was speaking to the business community here on Monday. He said that Mardan offers big business opportunities in marble and gemstones sectors but it can also attract tourists as it had been the center of of Gandhara civilization.
He said that the city has more tan 100 small scale sector industrial units related to tobacco, tiles, matchboxes, marble and soap, which are playing an important role in providing employment to its population. Mardan also exports tobacco and cigarettes that provides meaningful foreign exchange to the country's economy.He said that its fertile land and atmosphere is very suitable for the production of citrus fruits like "Kinnow". Other fruits like pear, guava, mangoes ,plum, apricot, melon, watermelon and peach are produced here up to 30,000 tonsHe said that Mardan has two industrial zones of 40 acres and 50 acres respectively.
Also Risalpur export processing zone makes Mardan an important city for small and medium size industry is situated at only 45km from Mardan interchange. Under CPEC, one thousand acres Rashakai special economic zone situated at the border between Mardan and Noshehra is in the final phase of its completion has immensely increased the city's overall industrial potential. Fruit processing, food packaging and textile industries could be setup at Rashakai special zone industrial which will be a good step towards the growth of industries in the country. Rashakai special economic zone is situated even nearer than Gilgit Biltistan and Afghanistan. Mardan serves as an important junction to the people travelling to Swat and Northern areas where there is a great potential for investment is present.
