GuoDong Group, a prominent Chinese communications and technology firm, has shown keen interest in investing in Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector and new energy domains, including electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and smart city solutions.
The interest was expressed during a meeting between Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and a GuoDong Group delegation led by the company’s Founder and Chairman, Lu Jie. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Global
Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
According to the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, the Chinese delegation conveyed plans to invest in Pakistan’s telecommunication infrastructure, particularly in constructing telecom towers, establishing data centres, and expanding cloud computing systems. In addition, Lu Jie expressed an interest in exploring Pakistan’s growing EV market, proposing investments in EV charging stations, smart city technologies, and advanced materials manufacturing.
Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja welcomed the group’s proposals and extended an invitation to the officials for a visit to Pakistan to continue detailed discussions with local stakeholders. She assured them of the government’s full support and facilitation to ensure the successful execution of their investment plans.
The development aligns with Pakistan’s broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment in its digital and energy sectors. Recently, the country allocated 2,000MW of electricity for crypto mining and AI data centres and is aiming to make 30% of all new vehicle sales electric by 2030 under its National EV Policy 2025–2030.
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