PM for emulating China’s development model, creating win-win B2B links

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing the First Steering Committee Meeting of Pakistan-China Business and Investment Forum

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said he looked forward to meeting the Chinese leadership for a series of “productive and fruitful meetings” aimed at boosting business, strategic and people-to-people relations. Shehbaz Sharif, who is set to embark on a two-day visit to China on Tuesday, said Pakistan strongly needed to… Continue reading PM for emulating China’s development model, creating win-win B2B links

Pakistan proposes several new areas under CPEC, MoUs likely next week

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Pakistan on Thursday proposed inclusion of new areas of cooperation under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including post disaster reconstruction, global development initiatives, strengthening of digital investment in economy. The proposals were made during the meeting of of 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of CPEC held here through video conference. The meeting… Continue reading Pakistan proposes several new areas under CPEC, MoUs likely next week

Govt to complete all CPEC projects without delay: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Monday said that the incumbent government was committed to complete all the projects being executed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) without any delay. The minister gave the assurance to the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong who called on him here today.… Continue reading Govt to complete all CPEC projects without delay: Ahsan Iqbal

SEZs under CPEC to further augment Pakistan’s industrial growth: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being developed across the country under the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further augment Pakistan’s industrial growth and uplift transport, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The president, addressing the 3rd Roundtable Conference on“Pakistan Paradise for… Continue reading SEZs under CPEC to further augment Pakistan’s industrial growth: President

Pakistan’s exports to China continue to grow substantially

BEIJING, Apr 12 (APP):In recent years, with the rapid progress of the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Chinese enterprises, especially private small and medium-sized enterprises, have significantly increased their investment in Pakistan. The economies of the two countries are increasingly integrated, thus continuously enhancing Pakistan’s export capacity. Under such… Continue reading Pakistan’s exports to China continue to grow substantially

CPEC SEZs to usher in new era of industrial development

By Najm-ul-Hassan ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Special Economic Zones, a key component of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is expected to usher in a new era of industrial development and economic growth in the country during days ahead. As both the Pakistani and the Chinese authorities, at a recent interaction, had reviewed progress on Special Economic… Continue reading CPEC SEZs to usher in new era of industrial development

Pakistan-China review progress on CPEC, SEZs

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP):Pakistan and China on Friday reviewed the progress of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and also discussed the future plan for the completion of these projects. Both sides evaluated the development of CPEC,SEZs, particularly Rashakai, Allama Iqbal, Dhabeji and Bostan SEZs and expressed satisfaction over the achievements so… Continue reading Pakistan-China review progress on CPEC, SEZs

Rashakai, SEZs to start new era of industrial development

ISLAMABAD, Apr 5 (APP): The Board of Investment (BOI) on Tuesday said that Rashakai Special Economic Zone will usher in a new era of industrial development in the country. The Completion of Rashakai Economic Zone will encourage foreign investment and provide adequate facilities to foreign investors, the senior official of BOI told APP here. The… Continue reading Rashakai, SEZs to start new era of industrial development

Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with ASEAN; Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP):Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio, on Saturday said that Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which will provide huge economic opportunities for Pakistan with 623 million of potential trade market of the region. In an exclusive interview… Continue reading Indonesia fully supports Pakistan to obtain Full Dialogue Partner status with ASEAN; Envoy

China to relocate export oriented industry in SEZs under CPEC

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): The Chinese companies have showed keen interest to relocate their industry in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that would help boosting Pakistan’s export in coming years besides creating thousands of new jobs for locals. The main sectors in which the Chinese companies are going to… Continue reading China to relocate export oriented industry in SEZs under CPEC

CCoCPEC approves realignment of KKH, provision of utilities for SEZs

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):The Cabinet Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CCoCPEC) Thursday approved several projects including realignment of KKH from Thakot to Raikot, provision of utilities for CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZ), implementation plan for vacation of PCG and PN land at Shamba Shamail, Gwadar and establishment of CPEC Business & Industrial Cooperation Tower. The… Continue reading CCoCPEC approves realignment of KKH, provision of utilities for SEZs

Incentivising rapid industrialisation in SEZs government’s priority: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that it was among the government’s priorities to incentivize the rapid industrialization in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) through massive investment. The prime minister, chairing a meeting on SEZs Facilitation Model and Regulatory Guillotine for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under PM’s Priority Sector Progress… Continue reading Incentivising rapid industrialisation in SEZs government’s priority: PM

Pakistan simplifies process of investment in SEZs for Chinese companies, foreign investors: Asad

ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar, addressing during “Awarding Ceremony for Outstanding Pakistani Staff of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projects at China Embassy. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar on Wednesday said that Pakistan has simplified the process of investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs), not only for the Chinese companies but also for other international investors. Addressing the Award Ceremony of the 27 outstanding Pakistani staff of the CPEC… Continue reading Pakistan simplifies process of investment in SEZs for Chinese companies, foreign investors: Asad

PM directs to urgently resolve issues as Chinese investors set to launch operations

ISLAMABAD: November 20 - Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a meeting of Chinese business delegation. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday directed the authorities concerned to facilitate all Chinese investors, who were setting up industries in Pakistan, on emergency basis by resolving their issues related to road connectivity and the provision of utilities. “We will support Chinese businesses in Pakistan on the priority basis, and are grateful… Continue reading PM directs to urgently resolve issues as Chinese investors set to launch operations

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