Textile city to create 80 thousand jobs: Dr Hafeez

KARACHI: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday said that textile city in Karachi would create 80 thousands jobs, Geo News reported. Talking to media after the meeting, Finance Minister said that Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) assured to provide 250 MW power, Sui Southern 9 MMCFD gas while Water Board would supply 2000 MGD water after which launching of industries would begin. Meanwhile, Sui Souther Gas Company (SSGC) sources said that company would be able to supply 9 MMCFD gas from the next year’s summer season only if they received more gas. Sources said that electricity, gas and water supply to existing industrial areas were not satisfactory, adding that the supply to textile city would be challenging.