Independent Report
Quetta, January 2: Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade, Bilal Khan Kakar, chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed establishment of an oil refinery in Hub and to discuss wider investment opportunities across Balochistan. The meeting was attended by Chairman of Al-Karam Textile Group Fawad Akram, FPCCI Advisory Board Chairman Mian Zahid Hussain, and former chief minister of Balochistan Mir Allauddin Marri.
The participants deliberated on investment potential in key sectors, with particular focus on the Hub oil refinery project, aimed at accelerating industrial growth and economic diversification in the province. Emphasis was also placed on leveraging Balochistan’s natural resources, strategic location and free trade zones to attract both local and foreign investors.
Bilal Khan Kakar said the provincial government, under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, is ensuring a secure and business-friendly environment. He added that a dedicated Business Facilitation Center has been established and will be inaugurated soon to support investors.
