Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to relocate marble factories from Warsak Road to the Mohmand Marble City Economic Zone in a move aimed at reducing pollution and promoting organised industrial growth.
A total of 235 marble units will be shifted to the 350-acre industrial estate, which has been equipped with uninterrupted electricity, water, and other essential facilities. Officials confirmed that a dedicated 50-megawatt grid station has been set up to ensure round-the-clock power supply.
On the directives of Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mahsud visited the Mohmand Marble City Economic Zone along with Mohmand Deputy Commissioner Yasir Hussain, Deputy Director Industries Shah Zeb, Assistant Commissioner of Yaka Ghund Awais Khan, and Assistant Commissioner of Shah Alam Ayesha Tahir.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company briefed the commissioner that all 235 plots for the Warsak Road factories had been earmarked. Of these, 100 plots have already been purchased by owners, while arrangements for the remaining 135 are underway. In addition to marble units, 24 ghee, steel, and other industrial units are already operational in the zone.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Riaz Khan Mahsud said the relocation would help curb environmental hazards while boosting industrial development. “The provincial government is committed to providing a sustainable environment for industries and citizens alike. Shifting the marble factories will not only reduce environmental hazards but also promote organised industrial development,” he remarked.
The commissioner also directed the Assistant Commissioner of Shah Alam to immediately impose a ban on the issuance of new no-objection certificates (NOCs) for marble factories along Warsak Road and to ensure the timely relocation of all existing units to Mohmand Marble City.
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