BEIJING (TASSAWAR NEWS) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited Chinese companies to expand their investment footprint in Pakistan, highlighting new opportunities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase II.
During a series of high-level meetings in Beijing, the prime minister met senior executives from leading Chinese enterprises to discuss enhanced business-to-business (B2B) cooperation in multiple sectors.
Priority Investment Sectors
The discussions covered potential collaborations in:
- Textiles & Information Technology
- Agriculture & Food Processing
- Mining & Industrial Development
- Road & Digital Connectivity
- E-Commerce & Space Technologies
Government Reforms to Facilitate Investors
PM Shehbaz emphasized Pakistan’s economic reforms designed to stabilize and attract foreign investment, including:
- Tax incentives for Chinese and foreign investors
- Streamlined visa policies for Chinese nationals
- Dedicated airport facilitation booths for business travelers
- Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to accelerate projects and remove bottlenecks
Relocation of Chinese Industries to SEZs
The prime minister invited Chinese firms to relocate industries into Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), citing:
- A skilled and cost-effective workforce
- Competitive input costs
- Strategic connectivity to regional and global markets
Strengthening CPEC & Regional Prosperity
Calling industrial cooperation the cornerstone of Pakistan-China relations, PM Shehbaz said enhanced Chinese investment will boost:
- Economic resilience & job creation in Pakistan
- Regional growth, trade & innovation under CPEC
- Shared prosperity across South Asia
He assured business leaders that Pakistan is committed to providing a conducive investment environment and fostering win-win industrial partnerships.
