PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting was held on Monday to discuss administrative and environmental challenges facing industries in Peshawar Division. The session, chaired by Abdul Karim Tordher, Special Assistant to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Industries, took place in the Industries Department’s committee room.
Key concerns raised during the meeting included environmental pollution and hazardous emissions from factories in Peshawar. Commissioner Peshawar pointed out that industrial transport vehicles carrying excessive loads were damaging road infrastructure, adding to the city’s growing infrastructure woes.
Officials discussed multiple proposals to address these issues, though no immediate decisions were announced. The meeting also reviewed progress on the Mohmand Marble City project, focusing on land acquisition, pending payments, and connecting road networks. Authorities were directed to resolve these matters promptly.
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The discussions highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and better infrastructure planning to support industrial growth while minimizing public hazards. Further meetings are expected to finalize action plans.
