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ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday held an important meeting with a delegation of Fintopia China, a leading global FinTech enterprise and discussed ways and means to strengthen digital financial services.
The minister reaffirmed that Pakistan and China are iron-clad friends, and that bilateral cooperation—particularly in investment and technology-driven sectors—continues to expand under the shared vision of both countries.
He noted that the visit of the Fintopia delegation is a follow-up to their participation in the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference, held in September 2025 in Beijing during the visit of Prime Minister. He emphasized that, under the Prime Minister’s leadership, Pakistan is giving special focus to technology-led growth and digital investment.
Highlighting Pakistan’s strong market potential, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh stated that Pakistan, as the fifth most populous country in the world, offers a large and attractive consumer market for FinTech and digital financial services.
The minister underscored that FinTech and digital finance initiatives can significantly benefit small businesses and SMEs, while also creating new entrepreneurial opportunities for youth. In this context, the Fintopia delegation expressed keen interest in initiating its digital financing venture in Pakistan, and in exploring structured collaboration with relevant public and private sector stakeholders.
The delegation was briefed on the Government of Pakistan’s reform agenda, including the Business Facilitation Center (BFC) and the Asaan Karobar Act, aimed at promoting ease of doing business and improving the investment climate. The Minister reiterated that facilitating investors and reducing regulatory bottlenecks remain a top government priority.
In addition, the Chinese delegation was informed about Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the incentives available for foreign investors, particularly in high-growth and technology-oriented sectors.
Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the Fintopia delegation of full support and facilitation for any prospective investment, partnership, pilot initiative, or digital financing venture in Pakistan. He stated that the Board of Investment, under his leadership, remains fully committed to promoting foreign investment and strengthening Pak–China economic cooperation.