Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Pakistan attracts Fortune 500 investor in auto and steel sectors

Fortune 500 Chinese Firm Xiamen C&D Eyes Large-Scale Investment in Pakistan

Islamabad — Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting with representatives of Fortune 500 Chinese company Xiamen C&D, during which the company expressed strong interest in making large-scale investments in Pakistan.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), Freedoon Akram Sheikh, along with EPZA Board Members.

During the discussion, Xiamen C&D conveyed its keen interest in investing in Pakistan’s automobile, steel, and iron sectors. Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that Xiamen C&D is a globally renowned company with a strong presence in global supply chains, steel, minerals, automotive, real estate, international trade, and logistics.

Highlighting the government’s priorities, the Special Assistant said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision is to actively promote foreign investment in Pakistan. He noted that following the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, Chinese investment in Pakistan has seen a significant boost.

MHaroon Akhtar Khan assured that Chinese investors will be provided full government facilitation and support, adding that under the Prime Minister’s directives, the National Industrial Policy will further empower industries and investors.

He further emphasized that the Government of Pakistan will work closely with Xiamen C&D to promote investment opportunities in the country. The entry of Xiamen C&D into Pakistan, he said, will create employment opportunities and contribute to industrial growth, strengthening Pakistan’s economy and industrial base.

Field Correspondent Sohail Majeed
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.

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