Pakistan is set to issue its first Panda Bond in China’s capital market, highlighting the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that the move underscores the growing maturity and diversification of Pakistan-China relations.
The Panda Bond issuance comes as China continues to be Pakistan’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade nearing $17 billion in the first eight months of 2025. CPEC Phase-II, focusing on monetizing existing infrastructure and private-sector-led growth, is expected to benefit from this financial initiative.
Key sectors attracting Chinese investment include agriculture, minerals and mining, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy. Aurangzeb emphasized that this phase of cooperation prioritizes both capital flows and knowledge transfer, strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.
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