PESHAWAR: A 132 KV Grid Station in Hattar Special Economic Zone was officially powered up on Friday to ensure a continuous electricity supply for the zone’s industrial units and address the power-related concerns of investors. The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Aamir Abdullah, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries, Commerce, Technical Education and Newly Merged Districts Affairs, who served as the chief guest. The event was also attended by Javed Iqbal Khattak, CEO of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC), along with board members and representatives of the Hattar Industrial Association.
During the inaugural ceremony, Minister Abdullah highlighted the grid station’s significance in resolving electricity-related issues for industrial units and pledged the provincial government’s commitment to address such problems for the benefit of the public and investors. He emphasized that their efforts would not be limited to infrastructure development but also encompass tackling other obstacles faced by investors and the general public.
Minister Abdullah also mentioned his discussions with the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regarding electricity wheeling charges, expressing optimism for a prompt resolution. He assured attendees of his dedication to addressing the concerns of industrialists in the zone.
The Minister commended the performance of KP-EZDMC and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and underscored the importance of their continued dedication to support industrial growth in the province. He vowed to leave no stone unturned in resolving the challenges faced by the industrial sector.
CEO Javed Iqbal Khattak provided an overview of KP-EZDMC’s efforts and accomplishments in developing economic zones to attract domestic and foreign investments. He highlighted Hattar Special Economic Zone as a flagship project and explained its progress, with several operational units and significant upcoming investments. The energization of the new Grid Station is expected to make Hattar SEZ an even more appealing destination for businesses, ultimately leading to increased job opportunities and economic growth in the region.
