KARACHI: An investor delegation from China on Friday explored diverse business opportunities offered by CPEC initiatives with special focus on partnerships and alliances to enhance bilateral economic and trade ties.

The delegation representing Beijing Investment Group, in association of AKD Securities and He Nan Lv Rui Jin Niu Energy Private Ltd, visited the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday as part of their ongoing drive to interact with the exchange and corporate sector mainstream players and explore business opportunities within the private sector. The delegation considered listed companies being a good choice for investment, while budding businesses and potential IPOs are also seen as a lucrative area. The visiting team showed interest in companies poised for listing in oil and gas sector, hospitality, real estate, and healthcare industries.

The delegates also showed their interest in the agriculture industry.

PSX offered the group to identify various potential sectors on an ongoing basis to for their interests and facilitate them to explore and initiate business.

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2018