Pakistan Invites Chinese Investors to Fuel Economic Growth at Beijing Talks
In a proactive and forward-looking meeting held in Beijing, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended a warm invitation to Chinese businesses to invest in Pakistan, particularly in Special Economic Zones. The discussions, held with top Chinese business executives, focused on strengthening China-Pakistan industrial cooperation and scaling B2B ties for mutual prosperity.
Highlighting Pakistan’s strategic advantages, the Prime Minister spotlighted the country’s large, skilled, and cost-efficient workforce, competitive production costs, and excellent connectivity to regional and global markets—making Pakistan a top destination for business relocation.
He reassured investors that Pakistan is dedicated to creating a favorable investment climate, backed by whole-of-government support via the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). This initiative streamlines processes and helps foster durable, win-win industrial collaborations—integral to the high-quality growth of CPEC’s second phase.
During his visit, which coincided with the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz also held high-level talks with top Chinese industrial leaders. Together, they explored opportunities in sectors like textiles, IT, agriculture, mining, industry, digital connectivity, e-commerce, and space technologies. He highlighted recent economic reforms—such as tax incentives, streamlined visa procedures for Chinese nationals, and dedicated airport facilities—as efforts to enhance ease of doing business in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister emphasized that more Chinese investment will bolster Pakistan’s economic resilience while driving CPEC forward as a catalyst for regional development and shared prosperity
