RUDA to showcase largest theme park project at Dubai Expo to fetch investment, PM Imran told

The premier was further informed that the RUDA would showcase this theme park project-- planned over 2,000 kanals of land on the Ravi river front --at the upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 for attracting investment.

PM Imran was chairing a review meeting on RUDA and Central Business District (CBD), Walton.

The RUDA CEO briefed the prime minister about various challenges being faced by RUDA in the smooth execution of its various projects.

These projects include installation of solar-based renewable power generation plant, establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Special Technology Zones (STZs), launching of ferry operations, establishment of knowledge Park and Rakh Jhok farms.

The prime minister was briefed that all these projects were designed to generate their own revenue streams in order to ensure their sustainability.

The prime minister reiterated the importance of both RUDA and CBD for the promotion of smart, self-sustaining, clean and green housing and business projects in the country.

He directed the authorities concerned to resolve the issues by adopting a proactive strategy so that Pakistan could reap maximum benefits of these modern and sustainable real estate projects by attracting foreign direct investment.

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib, Special Assistant on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill, Chairman of Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA) Lt Gen (R) Anwar Ali Haider and senior officers.

Punjab Local Government Minister Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed, Advocate General Punjab Ahmed Awais, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RUDA Imran Amin, Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Dr Salman Shah and other officers concerned from Punjab joined the meeting via video link.