Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz presided over a meeting in which mining, availability of coals in coal power plant of salt range and other important plans were brought under attention. German consultant Mr. Johann Gotsis briefed about mining techniques and availability of coal for the project. While addressing the meeting CM said that Punjab Government is planning coal power plant in salt range. He directed to devise a detailed plan regarding mining, transportation and other issues within 45 days. He said that Punjab is enriched with vast reservoirs of coal and we have to move forward in light of the suggestions and recommendations of experts. He said that model mining of coal is profAnchoritable and it will be reviewed keeping in view experts’ opinions. Provincial Minister Minerals Chaudary Sher Ali Khan, Sectary Mineral, Member Energy and D-department, DG Mines, MD Engineering Consultancy Services Punjab and concerned authorities attended meeting.
