New Textile Zone Inaugurated by PM, Set to Drive $400M in Exports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a Special Economic Zone to be set up by a Chinese textile group, with a $100 million investment over five years, projected to yield $400 million in exports.
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Pakistan’s Rice Shipments to China Jump 121% in Jan–May 2025
Pakistan’s rice exports to China witnessed a remarkable 121% year-on-year increase in the first five months of 2025, signaling deeper trade ties and stronger agricultural cooperation under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Pakistani Embassy in China.
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Pakistan to Issue Panda Bonds by June, Finance Minister
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced that Pakistan will issue Yuan-denominated Panda Bonds as early as June, aiming to further integrate its capital markets with China’s.
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Chinese firm to set up textile parks in Pakistan
The Board of Investment and Chinese textile firm RUYI Shangdong signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the latter would establish textile parks of international standards in Pakistan to boost country’s exports to $5 billion and create around 0.5 million jobs.
Pakistan, China sign 23 MoUs for cooperation in industry, energy, agriculture
Pakistan and China signed 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple areas including transport infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, health, water, socioeconomic development, and other areas of mutual interest.
CPEC a game-changer in strengthening Pakistan’s Economy
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the Rachna Industrial Park in Sheikhupura. Addressing the ceremony on the occasion, the federal minister highlighted the importance of economic zones in transforming economies around the world and leading nations towards prosperity. He emphasized that industrial development plays a significant role in shaping the economic landscape of the country.
Gohar unveils new collaborative potential with Chinese company in different sectors
Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz, who is currently on an official visit to China, visited the Hengli Group headquarters, a trailblazing entity in oil refining, petrochemicals, polyesters, and textiles to explore collaboration and boost bilateral ties.
China’s GACC allow to import of Pakistan’s Dairy Products in China
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued a bulletin recently regarding the inspection and quarantine requirements for imported Pakistani dairy products. The bulletin states that Pakistani dairy products that meet the requirements are now permitted to be imported to China as of November 6.
CPEC second phase under development: Sami Saeed
During the seminar four sessions were held which included Trade & Industrial Cooperation, Cultural Exchange & Connectivity, Financial Sector Integration & CPEC & BRI Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed made these remarks while speaking at a seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): “Paving the Path to Shared…
2023 CIFTIS: Pakistani companies attract large number of visitors
As 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque noted that the Government of Pakistan was stepping up to facilitate the exchanges and cooperation between both countries. This year, at the ongoing 2023 China International Fair for Trade…