LAHORE: Industrialist Shahzad Azam Khan has been appointed chairperson of Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC). Khan is a former central chairperson of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Representatives from the textile industry have welcomed the appointment, saying they are confident he will promote growth and industrial investment.
Khan has extensive experience in export and industrial sectors. He previously served as the chairperson of the Pakistan Knitwear and Sweater Exporters Association, as well as the provincial Labour Minister for Punjab. He has also held roles with both the Punjab and Faisalabad industrial estate development companies.
Taking over the role, Khan said the organisation will work to support industrialists, encourage investment and build a strong environment for growth across Punjab. He added that growing demand across the sector presents new opportunities to support investors and speed up industrialisation.
