Punjab has unveiled a new industrial zone near the CPEC-linked Rawalpindi Ring Road, marking another major step in the province’s industrialisation efforts. The announcement was made by Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain during a meeting with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI).
The minister said the new zone aligns with Punjab’s broader strategy to expand manufacturing capacity and attract foreign investment, particularly from China. He praised the industrial sector’s contribution to Pakistan’s economic development and assured business leaders that long-standing issues are being resolved through coordinated efforts at senior levels.
The meeting, attended by RCCI President Usman Shaukat, Group Leader Sohail Altaf and several industrialists, featured frank discussions on challenges faced by the sector. Participants appreciated the open dialogue and government support.
Highlighting the province’s economic vision, Shafay Hussain said Punjab has accelerated industrial expansion under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with Chinese joint ventures playing a key role. He noted that new industrial units are being established in the Bahawalpur Industrial Estate, while construction of ten factories is underway at the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park in Sheikhupura, where several CPEC-linked projects are progressing.
To strengthen Pakistan’s textile exports, the government is also developing a state-of-the-art Garment City within the business park. The project is expected to attract Chinese companies specializing in textile technology, apparel manufacturing and supply chain operations.
The minister reaffirmed that supporting industrialists—especially those collaborating with Chinese partners, remains a top priority as Punjab works to build a modern, competitive, and investment-friendly industrial ecosystem.
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