Karachi – 26th July, 2010

Relocation of Office (Pakistan Textile City Ltd.)

The Management of Pakistan Textile City is pleased to announce that our offices have been shifted to new locations.

We can now be reached at:

Head Office:

Administration Building,

Pakistan Textile City,

Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim,

Karachi

Tel: 021- 34221671-5

Our Corporate Office has shifted from Finance and Trade Centre to a new location:

Corporate Office:

Pakistan Textile City,

C-1/7, Faisal Cottages, Mohammad Ali Bogra Road,

Gulshan-e-Faisal, Bath Island, Karachi

UAN: 021-111-711-117

Tel: 021- 35869566-69

Fax: 021- 35869570

Karachi – 28th April, 2010

Visit of Textile City management to TMA House, Karachi

A delegation of Pakistan Textile City management led by Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain CEO, Syed Asif Jamal, GM Technical Operations along with Marketing & Sales team visited Towel Manufacturers Association at TMA House on Wednesday 28^th April, 2010. Waqar Alam, Chairman TMA, Naqi Bari (Ex-Chairman PHMA) and eminent members of TMA welcomed the delegation from Textile City.

Incorporated as public private joint venture, Pakistan Textile City is being developed as the first W.T.O. and I.S.O. compliant textile processing industrial zone at Port Qasim, Karachi, offering uninterrupted utilities like power, gas, water and Effluent Treatment plant in an exclusive textile environment.

Zaheer Hussain gave the project presentation to the members and informed them about the current status of infrastructure development. The members showed keen interest in Textile City and particularly appreciated that Textile City is the first industrial zone which is taking practical steps prior to its launch such as establishment of Captive Power Plant of 250 MW on B.O.O. basis, construction of road network and Water Works, laying of a dedicated water supply line of 20 MGD and designing of 18 MGD Combined Effluent Treatment Plant.

Chairman TMA Mr. Waqar Alam hoped that the early completion of Textile City will help in revival of textile sector and increase in exports. He also offered his complete support to help Textile City develop as a benchmark industrial zone for textile sector.

Karachi -  10th April, 2010

Participation of Textile City Limited in Sindh Board of Investment Conference, Karachi

Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) is bringing the public objectives close to private initiatives. Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) is the primary investment promotion agency of the province positioning Sindh as an attractive destination for investment. SBI strives to find new avenues for public private collaboration, develop investment opportunities for large, medium and small investors and facilitate investment projects. Governor Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan formally inaugurated the Sindh Investment Conference organized by SBI on April 10, 2010, which was attended by large number of diplomats, representatives of multinational companies, eminent foreign and local personalities from business and investment sectors.

Pakistan Textile City Limited participated in SBI Conference as partner, representing one of the key mega investment projects being developed in Karachi through public-private joint venture.

Karachi – 08th April, 2010

Commencement of Water Works Package at Pakistan Textile City Limited

On April 08, 2010 Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO Textile City performed the ground breaking of Water Works Package while Engr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon, CEO Principal Builders, and members of NESPAK team led by Muhammad Shoaib, Chief Planner/Project Manager were also present at the occasion.

In line with accelerated pace of development, the Board of Directors of Textile City recently awarded the contract of Water Works Package  to M/s Principal Builders.

The Water Works project covers a 20 million gallon (MG) water reservoir, 1.5 MG potable water underground tank, an overhead tank of 125,000 gallons and underground water tank for firefighting system. Potable water will be treated through chlorination process and pass through sand filter beds to ensure the supply of good quality drinking water. The project will also be equipped with dedicated generators and pump house. Boundary walls will secure the entire Water Works installations spread over 20 acres. The project’s projected completion time is twelve months. The project has been awarded to renowned contractors M/s Principal Builders under NESPAK’s supervision. A 23 km 48 inch diameter water supply pipeline for 20 MGD is in the process of being laid by KW&SB from Forebay High Point to Textile City site.

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/water_works_pics.htm

Karachi - 10th March,  2010

Visit of Textile City management to S.I.T.E. Association of Industry, S.I.T.E. Area Karachi

A delegation of Pakistan Textile City management led by Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO visited S.I.T.E. Association of Industry offices. Mr. Salim Parekh, Chairman of S.I.T.E. Association of Industry welcomed the delegation of Textile City. Mr. Nisar Shaikhani, Director Textile City and former Chairman of S.I.T.E. Association and APTPMA was also present at the occasion.

Incorporated as public private joint venture, Pakistan Textile City is being developed as the first W.T.O. and I.S.O. compliant textile processing industrial zone at Port Qasim, Karachi, offering uninterrupted utilities like power, gas, water and Effluent Treatment plant in an exclusive textile environment.

During the briefing at S.I.T.E. Association Office, Mr. Zaheer showed a project presentation to the members and informed them about the current status of infrastructure development. The members of S.I.T.E. Association appreciated the master planning of the project and showed keen interest in the concept of separate clusters for weaving, denim, bed Linen, knitwear, towel, apparel, dyeing and printing. The members particularly appreciated the fact that Textile City is the first industrial zone which is taking practical steps to establish Captive Power Plant of 250 MW on B.O.O. basis and lay a dedicated water supply line of 20 MGD and design a 18MGD Combined Effluent Treatment Plant from renowned consultants, prior to the launch of booking of plots.

The Chairman of S.I.T.E. Association of Industry Mr. Salim Parekh thanked CEO Textile City for updating the members and hoped that the early completion of Textile City will help in revival of textile sector and increase in exports and offered complete support to make Textile City a success.

Renowned industrialists Zubair Motiwala and Nisar Sheikhani appointed on the Board of Directors of Pakistan Textile City Limited

Renowned business leaders and industrialists Zubair Motiwala and Nisar Sheikhani have been appointed on the Board of Directors of Pakistan Textile City Limited.

Pakistan Textile City Limited, a public-private joint-venture corporation is developing the first dedicated industrial zone at Port Qasim for the textile industry offering internationally compliant infrastructure. Work on 20 MGD water pipeline, 250 captive MW power plant, road network, designing of effluent treatment plant and administration building is in progress while the project is expected to be offered for booking of industrial plots soon.

Zubair Motiwala, advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh for provincial investment is a well-known leading business and industry figure of Pakistan. He is also Ex-President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Former Chairman APTPMA, Chairman Ministry of Textile Committee on Reducing Cost of Doing Business in Textile & Clothing Sector, Chairman SITE Association of Industry, Chairman Council of Karachi’s Industrial Association and is part of board of several other leading organizations.

Nisar Shekhani, former Chairman of All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA), and Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE), is a leading textile industrialist known for his contributions to the value-added textile sector. He also serves as Chairman of Razak Silk Mill (Pvt.) Ltd.

Karachi - 31st October, 2009

5th Annual General Meeting

The 5th Annual General Meeting was held on October 31, 2009 in which the Audited Financial Statements of Pakistan Textile City Limited for the year ended June 30, 2009 along with the Directors’ and Auditor’s reports thereon were considered and approved.

The Auditors, M/s. M. Yousuf Adil Saleem & Co. Chartered Accountants have been re-appointed as statutory auditors for the year 2009-10.

Karachi - 10th October, 2009

PQATI Conference at Marriot Hotel

Port Qasim Association of Trade and Industry convened a conference on “Challenges Faced by Pakistani Industries, Remedies and Future prospects for Industrialization”. CEO of Pakistan Textile City Ltd. Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain was one of the keynote speakers. Mr. Hussain revealed Pakistan Textile City as “A dream into reality” and informed the audience about the current status and pace of development of the project.  Chief Guest Vice Admiral, M. Asad Qureshi, Chairman Port Qasim Authority, Jawaid Hanif Khan, D.C.O. Karachi, Naeem Ilyas KHanani, Patron-in-Chief PQATI, Mian Muhammad Ahmed, Chairman PQATI and other prominent industrialists from Port Qasim Industrial Area were also present at the conference.

For other pictures, please click following link

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/PQATI_pics.htm

Karachi - 8th October, 2009

All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) delegation visits Textile City

A delegation of APTPMA led by former Chairman M. Nisar Shekhani and newly-elected Vice Chairman Anees Motiwala visited Pakistan Textile City Limited office on Thursday. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO of Pakistan Textile City welcomed the delegation and briefed about the salient features of the project.

During the briefing at Textile City head office, the delegation appreciated the master planning of the project and showed keen interest in the concept of separate clusters for weaving, denim, bed Linen, knitwear, towel, apparel, dyeing and for support industries like zips, button, thread packaging etc.

 The APTPMA delegation later visited the site of Textile City at Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim. Mr. Shekhani appreciated the pace of development of access road network, construction of administration building and designing of Pakistan’s largest Combined Effluent Treatment Plant. The delegation was informed about the development work on 20 MGD water supply pipeline of being laid by KW & SB.  They also appreciated the progress made by Textile City in attracting international B.O.O. sponsor for captive power plant of 250 MW with its first phase of 68 MW likely to be commissioned by end of 2010.

The delegation members hoped that the early completion of Textile City will help in revival of textile sector and increase in exports and offered complete support to make Textile City a benchmark industrial zone.

For other pictures, please click following link

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/APTPMA_Visit_Pics.htm

Karachi - 6th October, 2009

Textile City Issues LoI for 250 MW

Captive Power Plant Project

Pakistan Textile City Limited is committed to develop and manage the first industrial zone with World class infrastructure at Port Qasim, for value added textile industries to help the industry meet post WTO challenges.

Provision of stable power supply is the most essential requirement for the development of Industry. To accelerate the pace of development at site, Textile City has recently issued Letter of Intent (LoI) for setting up of 250 MW Captive Power plant for Textile City, Karachi to   M/s Vasti Power Inc. Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO of Textile City handed over the LoI to Mr. Syed Yusuf Jamil Rizvi, Director Vasti Power on Oct 6, 2009.

Vasti Power is a Canada-based firm with vast international experience of setting up power plant projects.

The 250 MW power plant is a Gas fired plant to be installed in three phases, with first phase of about 68 MW, based on Gas engines with cogeneration facility likely to be commissioned by end of 2010.

Second and third phases will be developed as per requirement of Textile City.

Karachi - 20th August, 2009

CEO of Naveena Group of Companies visited Textile City

at Port Qasim.

Textile City is the vital need of the textile industry of Pakistan; the establishment of Textile City will increase the growth of value added textiles and also support the total export potential of Pakistan.  This was stated by Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed Khalid, CEO, Naveena Group of Industries, during his recent visit to Pakistan Textile City site at Port Qasim Authority along with Mr. Shahzad Khalid, Director, Naveena Group of Industries and Mr. M. Ali Sadiq, Director Finance, Naveena Group of Industries. Mr. Iftikhar appreciated the pace of development works on site like roads network and construction of administration building. He also appreciated the master planning of the Textile City.

Mr. Asif Jamal, GM Operations and Mr. Shomail Ahmed, Sr. Manager Marketing & Sales briefed him about the timeline and salient features of the project. Mr. Iftikhar was also briefed about the development work on water supply pipeline of 48 inch diameter being built by KW & SB. He was also updated about the progress made by Textile City in attracting B.O.O sponsors for captive power plant of 250 MW for the project.

Karachi - 24th of August 2009

Progress of work on 50 m and 100 m wide ROWs in Textile City

Pakistan Textile City Limited is committed to develop and manage the first industrial zone with world class infrastructure at Eastern Zone, Port Qasim, dedicated to help value added textile industries meet global challenges and enhance exports.

Following the Launch of infrastructure Development by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Yusuf Raza Gilani on June 27, 2009, Pakistan Textile City Limited is heading towards the commercial launch of booking of industrial plots soon. Various development packages have been started including Road network which would enable easy access to all areas within Textile City.

For other pictures, please click following link

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/status_pics.htm

Karachi - 26th of August 2009

PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR TEXTILE INDUSTRY ON VISIT TO SITE OF PAKISTAN TEXTILE CITY

Ms. RAHELA BALOCH (MNA) Parliamentary Secretary for Textile Industry visited the site of Pakistan Textile City Limited on August 26, 2009. She is briefed about the current status of Project by Mr. Asif Jamal GM Technical Department of Pakistan Textile City Limited. She appreciated the pace of infrastructure developments which were inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Yusuf Raza Gilani on June 27, 2009. Pakistan Textile City Limited is heading towards the commercial launch of booking of industrial plots soon. Various development packages have been started including Road network which would enable easy access to all areas within Textile City.

Pakistan Textile City is being developed as an exclusive industrial estate dedicated to value-added textile products. The project is sure to attract both local and foreign investors for enhanced investment in the textile sector in Pakistan. Pakistan Textile City has been appropriately termed as “World Class Infrastructure”.

Karachi - 27th of June 2009

PRIME MINISTER INAUGURATES THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN TEXTILE CITY

Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani inaugurated the infrastructure development of Textile City located at Eastern Industrial Zone of Port Qasim on Saturday 27th June, 2009. An impressive inauguration ceremony was held at the site of Textile City. Prominent among the guests included Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Federal Minster for Textile Industry, Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan and Federal Minister for Port & Shipping, Senator Babar Ghauri.

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani appreciated the efforts of Ministry of Textile and Management of Pakistan Textile City. The prime minister said that Infrastructure development was critical for growth and acted as a catalyst for generating economic activity. The Prime Minister declared that Textile City will serve as benchmark project and provide world-class infrastructure to local and international textile businesses.

Earlier, Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan, in his address, appreciated the Prime Minister for his support and interest in Textile City project. He said that Textile City would be a major milestone towards the revival of the textile industry of Pakistan.

The CEO of Textile City Zaheer A. Hussain briefed the Prime Minister and other guests about the infrastructure development. He said that the land utilization plan, project master plan from Port Qasim, Water Pipeline funding and Environment Impact Assessment from E.P.A. had already been approved. He informed that Leveling & Grading works was 95% completed. Technical advisor for 250MW Power plant had already been appointed and the pre-qualification of B.O.O. Sponsors for Establishment of the Power Plant was in progress. “The Contracts of construction of administration building, consultancy agreement for CETP and Road works priority package has been awarded to reputable companies while water works (Package III) will soon be awarded,” he added.

Textile City is spread over an area of 1,250 acres of land in Eastern Industrial Zone of Port Qasim and it is conveniently located at 6km from National Highway. Main features of the Textile City are one window operation, stable & uninterrupted power supply, water, gas and combined effluent treatment plant. This project, expected to be launched soon, will provide world class infrastructure and will give fresh impetus to the industry by providing direct jobs to more than 80,000 people. Booking of industrial plots is expected to begin soon in 2009.

For other pictures, please click following link

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/PM_Visit_pics.htm

Karachi – 29^th of May 2009

CETP Consultancy Contract awarded

To meet the global compliance standards, Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is essential for the textile processing industry.

Recently the Board of Directors of Pakistan Textile City approved the award of the Consultancy contract of CETP to M/s NEC Consultants (Pvt.) Limited, one of the leading, well-reputed and established environmental and energy consultants in Pakistan. On May 29^th, Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO Pakistan Textile City and Mr. Izharul Haq, Zonal Head (South Zone) NEC Consultants formally signed the contract agreement.

NEC Consultants, established in 1993, has come a long way in retaining its excellence in diversified areas of environmental protection and resource efficiency. NEC is credited with not only designing but also training the management team of state-of-the-art CETP projects in the country.

A combined effluent treatment plant, with capacity of around 16 million gallons per day, is being designed by NEC as per international standards. The CETP  will be setup in Textile City for the treatment and final disposal of the industrial waste water of the textile units located within the Textile City.

For other pictures, please click following link

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/miscellaneous_pics.htm

Karachi – 29^th of May 2009

Package of Construction of Administration Building Awarded

Pakistan Textile City Limited is committed to develop and manage the first    industrial zone with world class infrastructure at Eastern Zone,   Port Qasim, dedicated to help value added textile industries meet global challenges and  enhance exports.

In line   with accelerated pace    of development, the Board of Directors of    Textile City recently awarded    the contract of construction   of Administration Building   (Phase I) to M/s Principal Builders. On May 29^th, 2009 Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO Textile City and Engr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon, Chief Executive Principal Builders signed the contract agreement.

Established in 1987, Principal Builders has followed a steady path of growth in the field of construction contracting. M/s Principal Builders, well known as the pioneers in BMS concept, has successfully completed numerous industrial, commercial, residential and institutional projects.

For other pictures, please click following link

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            Karachi – 19^th of February, 2009

Commencement of Work on Water Supply Pipeline to Textile City

One of the main features of Textile City, Port Qasim is to provide consistent water supply. To ensure this Karachi Water & Sewerage Board has committed to provide 20 Million Gallons per day of water to Textile City. KW&SB published the tender advertisement on 19th of Nov, 2008 for laying of 48” water pipeline from KW&SB high point (Forebay) to Textile City, Port Qasim. The contract was awarded to M/s Shaikh Baz Khan & Brothers (SBK) which has vast experience in this field. SBK started the work on 19th of Feb, 09 and the project is planned to be completed within nine months.

Link to other pictures

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/water_pipelin_pics.htm

Karachi – 9th of February, 2009

Visit of National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Textile Industry to Pakistan Textile City

The Standing Committee of National Assembly on Textile Industry visited Pakistan Textile City Limited’s head office; Mr. Haji Muhammad Akram Ansari, Chairman of the Standing Committee chaired the meeting.

The member of Standing Committee attended the meeting along with Mr. Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan, Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Mr. M. Idrees Ahmad, Textile Commissioner and Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO Pakistan Textile City. The committee was briefed about the company and the ongoing development of the project.

The committee was apprised on the fast developing work at the Pakistan Textile City. They were told that the land utilization plan, project master plan from Port Qasim, Water Pipeline funding, Gas connection by S.S.G.C. and Environment Impact Assessment from E.P.A. had already been approved. The committee was also informed that Leveling & Grading works was 90% completed, Technical Advisor for 250MW Power plant had already been appointed and the pre-qualification of Sponsors for Establishment of the Power Plant was in progress

After the briefing session at Pakistan Textile City head office, the Standing Committee also visited the site of Textile City at Port Qasim and witnessed the ongoing progress of the development packages.

 Link to other pictures of Standing Committee’s visit

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/Standing_Commit_pics.htm

Karachi – 23rd of January, 2009

Visit of Mr. Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan, Federal Minister for Textile Industry to Pakistan Textile City

Mr. Rana Muhammad Farooq Saeed Khan, Federal Minister for Textile Industry visited Pakistan Textile City Limited’s head office and chaired detailed review meeting with the management of the company. Mr. Abdul Rauf, Federal Secretary and Mr. Muhammad Idrees Ahmad, Textile Commissioner also attended the meeting. Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO Pakistan Textile City welcomed the guests.

The Federal Minister also visited the site of Textile City; Mr. Zaheer A Hussain briefed him about the progress of the development activities. Federal Minister lauded the pace of development of the project and assured his full support.

The Federal Minister stated that Textile City would be a milestone towards the revival of the textile industry due to its world class infrastructure and would give fresh impetus to the industry.

Link to other pictures of Federal Minister’s visit

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/Visit_FederalMinister%20_pics.htm

Karachi, 21st of November, 2008

Appointment of Technical Advisor for 250 MW Power Plant

On 21st November 2008, the management of Pakistan Textile City Limited signed the contract for ‘Technical Advisor’ services with renowned consultant Mr. Najam Farooqui for its upcoming captive power plants of 250 MW at Textile City, Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim. In picture, Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO, Pakistan Textile City is shaking hands with Technical Advisor Mr. Najam Farooqi.

Mr. Najam Farooqi is a seasoned international consultant in the field of Power Generation. A foreign qualified professional and member of renowned international institutes in UK and USA, Mr. Farooqui has served as consultant for many power plant projects in Pakistan, China, UK, UAE, Iran, Iraq and Armenia. Mr. Farooqi has served as a Director in HUB Power Company Board for 12 years, besides being associated as its technical advisor acting as Operations Director. On behalf of World Bank, he has been contributing his services for important IPP projects including Gul Ahmed Energy (126MW) at Karachi and Koh-e-Noor Energy (128MW) at Lahore. At present, he is also working as a Project Consultant for different international clients on projects for KESC (SITE and Korangi Power stations), LESCO (Gas fired power stations) and PEPCO (Rental Project). 

Karachi, 12th of July, 2008

EPA approves EIA report of Textile City, Port Qasim

The Environmental Protection Agency, Govt. of Sindh (EPA) has accorded its approval in favor of Pakistan Textile City Limited after analysis of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of project of Textile City which is located at Eastern Industrial Zone Port Qasim, Karachi.

On the occasion of the Public hearing, Mr. Zaheer A. Hussain, CEO of Pakistan Textile City assured the participants of company’s commitment to be environment friendly organization.

Link to other pictures of Public Hearing of EIA report, 6th of May 2008

http://www.textilecity.com.pk/html/EIA_pics.htm

Karachi, 4th of April, 2008

Pakistan Textile City at Textile Asia, 08

The public-private joint venture, Pakistan Textile City participated in a big way at Textile Asia 2008 being held at the Expo Centre.

The attractively designed stall of Pakistan Textile City drew the attention of the visitors where complete information on this project was available. Mr. Zafar Mehmood, Secretary. Ministry of Textile visited the stall and unveiled the Textile City’s impressive model. He appreciated the efforts made for the projection of this World Class Infrastructure and wished it success.

Pakistan Textile City is being developed as an exclusive industrial estate dedicated to value-added textile products. The project is sure to attract both local and foreign investors for enhanced investment in the textile sector in Pakistan. Pakistan Textile City has been appropriately termed as “the pearl of the textile industry”.

Link to other pictures of Textile Asia