Commissioner Lasbela Division reviews industrial development plans in Hub
Commissioner Lasbela Division Saira Atta has visited to the Lasbela Industrial Estate Development Authority (LEDA) in Hub, emphasized that LEDA has assumed critical importance in accelerating industrialization and generating tax revenue.
During her visit, she received a detailed briefing from LEDA Managing Director Liaqat Ali Kashani regarding the authority’s industrial master plan and ongoing development initiatives.
The MD briefed her on management responsibilities, challenges faced by industrial units, and issues related to development projects. He informed that consultancy work on the master plan for industrial growth along the coastal belt of Gadani is underway, highlighting the strategic advantage of LEDA’s Special Economic Zone near Karachi, with suitable infrastructure and security facilities attracting strong investor interest.
Kashani noted that despite LEDA’s readiness to provide infrastructure and basic facilities, delays in federal funding could affect project completion timelines. He added that work is progressing on a grid station project to meet industrial energy needs. He also informed that Balochistan has received Rs. 200 billion in tax revenue share from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and under directives from Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Chief Secretary Balochistan, LEDA has formulated a policy for reviving closed industries in Hub. The revival is expected to generate new employment opportunities and enhance tax revenue.
Commissioner Saira Atta praised LEDA’s industrialization and development programs, noting that Hub has already achieved a prominent position in the industrial sector alongside its mineral resources. She stressed the need for projects that boost revenue generation and encourage skilled local women to participate in industrial activities. She assured that the government will provide foolproof security and full cooperation to investors, ensuring a conducive environment for industrial growth in the district.