Punjab government is working on generating energy:Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore: Senior Vice President of Three Gorges International Corporation, Wang Shaofeng called on the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at Model Town today. Head of investment department of Three Gorges International Corporation Yao Feixiong, Director Operations Habil Ahmad Khan, Head of Hydro Power Projects Sheng Zhengdong, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Energy and officials concerned were present. Cooperation in various projects of energy and investment in Punjab was discussed during the meeting.

Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said on this occasion that Punjab government is working on various projects of generating energy through its own resources. He said that the economic activities have been affected due to energy crisis. He disclosed that various foreign companies have shown their interests in investment in energy sector in Punjab. The Chief Minister said that vast opportunities of investment exist in energy sector in Punjab. He said that Punjab province is ideal for generating energy through hydle, solar and coal. He said that Punjab government is providing all kind of facilities and incentives to the foreign investors in energy sector.

Senior Vice President of Three Gorges International Corporation, Wang Shaofeng expressed his willingness to work jointly with the Punjab government.