The number of approved Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under CPEC Phase 2.0 has dramatically increased from seven to 44, including 37 newly notified zones, according to a recent briefing by the Board of Investment (BoI). The expansion focuses on SEZ-led industrialisation and strengthening Pakistan-China business-to-business cooperation.
The briefing highlighted projects like the Karachi Industrial Park, Gilgit-Baltistan SEZ, and the Bin Qasim Industrial Park Land Lease Policy, which removes long-standing barriers for investors.
The BoI reaffirmed its commitment to creating a transparent and investor-friendly environment, ensuring utilities provision, and supporting the long-term industrial cooperation plan. These initiatives aim to boost export-oriented manufacturing, promote technology transfer, and strengthen Pakistan’s role in regional industrial growth under CPEC 2.0, marking a major milestone in Pakistan-China economic partnership.
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