LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed placing a ban on the export of raw pink salt. “Pink salt is like a treasure trove for Pakistan,” she said while chairing a meeting to review proposals on getting maximum revenue from the export of pink salt.
She directed authorities to prepare a plan for setting up a value-added industry for pink salt. She sought a comprehensive plan on improvement in the export of pink salt. She also directed ensuring safety of mining workers and considered a proposal to use modern technology for the extraction of minerals in Punjab. Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bukhari, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Principal Secretary to CM Sajid Zafar Dal and Secretary Minerals Babar Aman Babar attended the meeting. Meanwhile, Maryam expressed grief over the death of two on-duty policemen after being hit by a bus in Gujarat. She offered condolences to the bereaved families. She also directed investigations and strict action against the responsible.
Meeting was attended by CDA members, DG Resource Wing, ED Capital Hospital and the relevant senior officers
Mian Saleem, who was placed in list of most wanted terrorists, was accused by FIA of blackmailing Judge Arshed Malik
Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir advocated for creation of authority to regulate and promote Pakistan’s mineral industry
$626,980 was paid for submission and approval of project charter and execution
Speaker advocated collective approach to strengthening democratic and parliamentary institutions across Pakistan
Both discuss matters of mutual interest, and agreed to enhance trade and cultural ties between two friendly countries
