Pakistan has invited Chinese enterprises to invest in five priority sectors—agriculture, textiles, renewable energy, communication technology, and consumer goods manufacturing—as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor enters its second phase.
The invitation was extended by Shehzad Ahmad Khan during the Asia Investment and Development Cooperation Forum held in Suzhou on April 8. He highlighted the key role Chinese companies have played in Pakistan’s economic transformation and long-term development.
The forum, organized alongside the CLNB 2026 New Energy Industry Expo at the Suzhou International Expo Centre, brought together representatives from Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia to discuss regional cooperation and investment opportunities.
Shehzad Ahmad Khan emphasized Pakistan’s strong potential, noting its population of over 260 million, with 64% under the age of 30—offering both a large consumer base and a skilled workforce. He also outlined investor-friendly policies aimed at attracting foreign capital.
Providing an update on CPEC, he said Phase 1 has delivered over $46 billion in projects, added more than 8,000 megawatts of power capacity, and created around 200,000 jobs, helping address energy shortages and infrastructure gaps.
Under CPEC 2.0, the focus has shifted toward industrialization, agricultural modernization, technological innovation, and improving living standards. Both sides aim to deepen cooperation and position Pakistan as a key destination for Chinese investment in emerging sectors.
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