PM Invites Chinese Companies to Invest in Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones

Beijing: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation to Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan, positioning the country as a preferred destination for relocating industries into its Special Economic Zones. He made this appeal during a meeting with top Chinese business executives in Beijing to enhance Business-to-Business China-Pakistan investment cooperation.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s unique comparative advantage, which includes a large pool of skilled and cost-effective labor, competitive input costs, and strategic connectivity to regional and global markets. He reassured the Chinese business leaders of Pakistan’s commitment to providing a conducive business environment and facilitating mutually beneficial industrial partnerships.

The Prime Minister noted that increased Chinese investment in Pakistan is crucial not only for the country’s economic resilience but also for strengthening the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) vision as a driver of regional growth and prosperity. He highlighted that industrial cooperation is a cornerstone of Pak-China economic collaboration and emphasized the importance of high-quality development of CPEC as it enters its second phase.

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a whole-of-government approach via the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which has emerged as a key platform for accelerating investment and reinforcing Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation.

During his official visit to China for the SCO summit, the Prime Minister held a series of high-level meetings with senior executives from China’s leading enterprises. The discussions aimed at expanding cooperation in priority sectors such as textiles, information technology, agriculture, industry, mines and minerals, road and digital connectivity, e-commerce, and space technologies.

In these meetings, the Prime Minister also highlighted the comprehensive reforms and measures undertaken by the government to stabilize and strengthen Pakistan’s economy. These include tax incentives for investors, streamlined visa policies for Chinese nationals, and the establishment of dedicated booths at major airports to facilitate ease of travel and business.