In an attempt to realise Punjab chief minister, Shahbaz Sharif’s dream of turning the proposed Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park in Sheikupura in Pakistan into the most modern project of South Asia, Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE) Development and Management Company has signed a contract with China Textile Network Company Limited. Under the contract, the Chinese firm will carry out a detailed designing of power plant, infrastructure, Combined Effluent Treatment Plant and grid stations for the set up of the apparel park.

The PIE Chairman, S M Tanveer, says that the Chinese, accorded the task, is a leading multinational firm and specialised in apparel and textile sector. The project the firm is supposed to work on, once completed not only will give a boost to the textile and garments sector but also play a terrific role in the growth of the economy. The park boasts of all necessary facilities for the apparel sector under one roof. It will also generate employment for thousands and will be instrumental in revving up the export of the country in this sector. The firm will also help the in marketing and promotional activities.