Malaysian group to build state-of-the-art amusement park in Lahore

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Malaysian group to build state-of-the-art amusement park in Lahore
By Our Correspondent
Published: May 10,
2016
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Expresses interest in obtaining licence to train manpower in Punjab. PHOTO: ARIF SOOMRO

LAHORE: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) retail chains and franchise federation, one of the leading groups of companies in Malaysia, has shown keen interest in setting up a state-of-the-art amusement park in the Lahore during a meeting at Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) on Monday.

Delegation members informed the PBIT team that for this project 300 acres of land would be needed at a place that is easily accessible, ideally near the motorway.

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The delegation asked about any concessions on land, tax exemptions on the import of old as well as new machinery and other tax reliefs they could avail.

The group also expressed its interest in obtaining a licence from the government to train manpower in Punjab.

PBIT CEO Amena Cheema, said that Chief Minister Punjab was very keen to receive investment directed at enhancing Punjab tourism potential. She proposed that the group should share their plan and direct queries towards PBIT so that the way forward could be suggested accordingly.

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PBIT team assured the delegation members of complete facilitation regarding the feasibility of the project that also includes retail outlets linked with the amusement park.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 10th, 2016.

 

[shah1398]

 

[xyxmt]

why?

 

[sparten]

Yes, why is it bad that there will be a large venue which will provide employment of several stripes to locals and attract people and their money?

 

[shah1398]

why?

amusement park? Thats the last thing we need right now.Invest this money somewhere else. I dnt need to point as where...

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

amusement park? Thats the last thing we need right now.Invest this money somewhere else. I dnt need to point as where...

Far from it. People need cheering up.

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

China is already building one; a very expensive one, as well.

 

[shah1398]

Far from it. People need cheering up.

This shud be more than enough to cheer them up...

http://tribune.com.pk/story/1031943...t-starts-acquiring-land-for-rs32b-theme-park/

 

[TheNoob]

amusement park? Thats the last thing we need right now.Invest this money somewhere else. I dnt need to point as where...

um..
They are investing their own money.
Not us.

 

[Dr Gupta]

Nice everyone likes rides

 

[Kambojaric]

I dont understand why this is bad thing? Its private investment, will employ the local populace and provide entertainment to the local populace (which trust me has nothing fun to do other than eating outside and occasionally watching movies at a cinema).

 

[haviZsultan]

I dont understand why this is bad thing? Its private investment, will employ the local populace and provide entertainment to the local populace (which trust me has nothing fun to do other than eating outside and occasionally watching movies at a cinema).

It will serve only the rich elite or upper middle class though. But they need facilities too for entertainment. It depends I guess on which way we look at it.

 

[Djinn]

Islamabad should get one as well. It is the capital and way more important than Lahore and any other city. Nawaz government is always focusing on Lahore.

 

[HttpError]

Islamabad should get one as well. It is the capital and way more important than Lahore and any other city. Nawaz government is always focusing on Lahore.

It is not nawaz but BUT Punjab government, why do you guys never realize this and always keep pointing fingers at Punjab. If your CMs are incapable why does it always has to be Punjab's fault ?

 

[Djinn]

It is not nawaz but BUT Punjab government, why do you guys never realize this and always keep pointing fingers at Punjab. If your CMs are incapable why does it always has to be Punjab's fault ?

I am a Punjabi and my dad hailed from Lahore. Not that i have to prove anything to any one but whatever the ideas are popping in your head you better save them for someone else. There are other cities in Punjab and not just Lahore------Pay attention to this and you will get my point. Even if we accept that it is the Punjab government it is always prioritizing Lahore's development over other cities within Punjab.