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Islamabad: Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent Pakistani business leader, has emphasized the need for Pakistan to leverage its partnership with China to address the persistent trade imbalance between the two nations. Hussain, who holds several key positions including President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and Chairman of the Policy Advisory Board of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), pointed to the widening trade gap despite the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA). He noted that Pakistan primarily ships low-value raw commodities to China while importing high-value manufactured products and consumer items.
This disparity, Hussain argues, necessitates a strategic shift. He sees the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with its focus on industrial and technological collaboration, as a crucial instrument for modernizing Pakistan’s industrial sector and diversifying its exports.
Hussain also highlighted the current US-China trade dispute as a significant opportunity for Pakistan. The disruptions in international supply chains, he suggested, present a chance for Pakistan to attract Chinese ventures and capture a larger share of the global market, particularly in textiles and apparel, given Pakistan’s advantageous tariff status in the US market.
He urged Pakistan to capitalize on this moment, attracting foreign capital, advancing its position in the value chain, and becoming a more equitable associate with China. While emphasizing the importance of the safety of Chinese personnel in Pakistan, Hussain stressed that tackling the trade imbalance through strategic economic blueprints is vital for the enduring success of the bilateral partnership.
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State Bank Of Pakistan Provides Overnight Liquidity Support To Banks
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected significant liquidity into the money market on September 22, 2025, through its overnight reverse repo facility.
One financial institution availed of the facility, borrowing 40.1 billion rupees (PKR 40,100.00 million).
No institutions utilized the SBP’s overnight repo facility.
This suggests a potential liquidity shortage in the banking system that the central bank addressed with its intervention.