Rs 70 billion Thar Coal Block II project inauguration announced

Rs 70 billion Thar Coal Block II project inauguration announced

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has revealed that Rs 70 billion Thar Coal Block II project will be inaugurated in January 2019.

He on Thursday visited Thar Coal Block-II.

Sindh chief minister also visited Thar coal power project and was briefed on the work by officials of Engro Coal.

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah was informed that around 96 percent work the on coal-mining project and the power plant has been completed. The project will generate electricity in January or February in the next year ahead of its completion time.

The project was scheduled to be completed by June 2019, according to the work plan.

Chief Minister Shah talking to media on the occasion said that around Rs. 70 billions have been invested in the project so far.