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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting here on Thursday which reviewed future strategy regarding implementation on new 1200MW Gas Power Plant Project in the province.

Addressing the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that Punjab Cabinet has accorded approval for setting up of new 1200 MW gas power plant project and this project has to be speedily forwarded.

He directed to settle all necessary affairs regarding the project as soon as possible and work should immediately start after preparation of feasibility report.

The Chief Minister said that all out steps are being taken for the elimination of energy crisis and several energy projects are near completion.

He said that new 1200 MW gas power plant project will prove helpful in economic development of Pakistan especially Punjab. He said that assurance of National Bank for provision of cooperation for the project augers well. Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, President National Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Planning and Development Ch. Arif Saeed and concerned secretaries were present on the occasion.