LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Thursday said that Lahore will be made a smart city by 2025.
Speaking to a delegation led by Chief Executive Officer Huawei Pakistan Saif Chi, the chief minister said digital monitoring through Safe City Authority has helped in overcoming crimes and this digital monitoring will also be started in major cities of the province in a phased manner.
He welcomed the technical assistance of Huawei in the establishment of Safe City Authority, and hoped that it will also extend cooperation in the digitisation of Punjab.
Meanwhile, talking to Chief Executive Officer Pepsi Cola for Pakistan and Afghanistan Furqan Ahmad Syed, the chief minister said the Punjab government has provided a conducive atmosphere for investors.
He said five special economic zones are being set up where local and foreign investors will be provided best facilities under one roof. He said revolutionary steps have been taken to facilitate the business community and the investment process has been made simple.
CM Buzdar said increase in investment will create more job opportunities along with the strengthening of the national economy. The businessman apprised the chief minister about the investment of his company in Pakistan and especially in Punjab.
