Pakistan, China investment drive gains momentum in Ningbo outreach

April 15, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan-China economic engagement gathered pace as efforts to attract Chinese investment into 21 priority sectors intensified through a high-level outreach in Ningbo, bringing together around 100 enterprises and key industry stakeholders across multiple sectors.

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi addressed the Pakistan-China (Ningbo) Industrial Cooperation Summit and participated in two B2B Investment Roundtables focused on ICT and pharmaceuticals, according to a press release issued.

The events were organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Consulate General in Shanghai and IBI Group.

During his keynote, the ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location, competitive labour costs, investor-friendly policies, and strong government backing for Chinese businesses.

He welcomed IBI Group’s decision to establish a regional office in Islamabad and encouraged Ningbo-based enterprises to participate in upcoming business engagements, including a delegation visit scheduled from May 8–14, 2026.

Earlier, he also engaged participants at sector-specific roundtables on ICT and healthcare, outlining incentives and facilitation measures.

He invited companies to attend the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference on ICT in Hangzhou, as well as sector-focused conferences on home appliances, electric equipment, and battery energy storage in Lahore in May, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare in Pakistan in June.

The summit saw participation from enterprises spanning home appliances, IT, chemicals, and textiles, while nearly two dozen leading firms joined each of the two roundtables.

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