Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari laid the foundation stone of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in Thatta district today.

Speaking on the occasion, he said 150,000 employment opportunities will be created from this economic zone for the local people.

Bilawal Bhutto said the project will bring economic development and prosperity with collaboration between the government and private stakeholders.

Bilawal Bhutto said Dhabeji Special Economic Zone is the largest economic project of Pakistan.

Addressing the ceremony, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said Dhabeji Special Economic Zone covers an area of 1530 acres, providing space for the national and foreign investors to establish business units.

The Chief Minister said special economic zone has been designed for economic development, foreign investment and promotion of local industries.