- September 10, 2026
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Pakistan has invited partners of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to participate in emerging investment opportunities under CPEC Phase II, with a focus on industrialisation, agriculture, mining, energy, technology and export-oriented production.
Addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said CPEC is strengthening Pakistan’s position as a regional connectivity hub by linking China and Central Asia with Pakistan’s ports and international markets.
The minister said improved rail and road connectivity, transit-trade arrangements, digital customs and logistics reforms could help Pakistan develop into a major regional transhipment and trade hub, providing access to a market of around 1.5 billion people.
He said Pakistan’s economic strategy is focused on export-led growth, industrial modernisation, investment facilitation and regulatory reforms, while encouraging greater value addition and integration into global supply chains.
Khan highlighted opportunities across traditional sectors such as textiles and agro-processing, as well as knowledge-based manufacturing and services. He also pointed to investment potential in mining, including copper, coal and other critical minerals.
Agriculture, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and climate-smart technologies were also identified as areas offering opportunities for international cooperation and investment.
The minister said improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline and stronger credit ratings were helping restore investor confidence, while Pakistan’s large and skilled overseas workforce continued to contribute significantly through remittances.
Khan urged BRI partners to participate in CPEC Phase II, which aims to move beyond infrastructure development towards deeper industrial and value-chain integration.
He also called for stronger cooperation in tourism, technology, climate resilience and people-to-people exchanges, emphasising Pakistan’s potential as a bridge connecting West, Central and East Asia.
