Islamabad (Zahid Yaqoob Khawaja): A high-level delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs and investors visited Pakistan to explore new opportunities for bilateral investment, trade, and strategic economic collaboration with Pakistani business leaders and stakeholders, further reinforcing the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and China.

The meetings were led by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, who facilitated discussions focused on investment opportunities across agriculture, renewable energy, battery technology, construction materials, tourism, healthcare, and entrepreneurship-driven industries. Chinese investors expressed strong interest in joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and independent investment initiatives within Pakistan’s emerging sectors.

During the sessions, both sides discussed Pakistan’s growing economic potential and emphasized the importance of strengthening Pakistan-China business connectivity through innovation-driven and sustainable industries. Key discussions focused on green energy, industrial cooperation, technology transfer, and long-term economic collaboration aimed at promoting shared growth and regional development.

The forum also featured discussions on the export of construction and building materials from Pakistan to China, alongside proposals for establishing a joint builders’ mall and a dedicated business facilitation platform connecting construction-related enterprises from both countries. Participants additionally explored opportunities for manufacturing industrial products in Pakistan, including chillers, lifts, escalators, solar panels, inverters, electric vehicles, and related technologies.

Participating companies further discussed the development of e-payment systems, the establishment of business facilitation centers in China for Pakistani enterprises, and the potential creation of a Chinese Expo Centre in Pakistan featuring warehousing and logistics support to strengthen bilateral trade operations and commercial accessibility.

Investment opportunities within Pakistan’s tourism and healthcare sectors, including hotels, resorts, theme parks, medical facilities, wellness tourism, and cross-border healthcare collaborations, were also extensively discussed during the forum. Chinese delegates expressed keen interest in healthcare-related investments and medical tourism initiatives, while Pakistani stakeholders offered medical sector facilities, healthcare investment platforms, and partnership opportunities aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and attracting international patients. The Chinese delegation additionally proposed the introduction of chartered flights to Pakistan to support tourism growth while enhancing business, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

On the second day of the forum, held at Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad, approximately 30 to 35 Chinese entrepreneurs participated in extensive B2B meetings with leading Pakistani stakeholders representing the hospitality, healthcare, tourism, industrial, and construction sectors. The engagements created valuable opportunities for future partnerships, investment exchange, and long-term commercial collaboration.

Distinguished participants and guests included Usman Shaukat, President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI); Sardar Tahir, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI); Dr. Rizwan Uppal; Aamir Tesla, CEO of Tesla Industries Pvt Ltd; Umais Khattak, President Islamabad Industry Association; Haroon Naseer, CEO Maroof International Hospital; Chaudhry Naseer, Chairman Maroof International Hospital; Shafique Akbar, CEO IMARAT Group; representatives from Monal Group; Qasim Talha, Director International Sales ACM Group of Industries; and Aftab Rana, Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC).

Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan stated that Pakistan offers substantial opportunities for international investors and emphasized the importance of enhancing business-to-business and people-to-people connectivity between Pakistan and China. He noted that continued collaboration would contribute toward regional economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.

The forum concluded with a mutual commitment from Pakistani and Chinese participants to further expand economic cooperation, strengthen investment frameworks, and continue strategic engagement aimed at delivering sustainable and long-term economic outcomes for both nations while further deepening the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.