KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said progress made in various sectors had created prospects for further strengthening Pakistan-China economic relations and the benefits of an investment conference organised by the provincial government in Shanghai will reach the public soon.
According to a statement issued here, the minister said that a large number of investors from Pakistan and China participated in the investment conference.
During the event, investment opportunities in Sindh were highlighted, and a total of 34 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in various sectors, including 10 agreements at the government-to-government (G2G) level and 24 agreements between business entities at the business-to-business (B2B) level.
Mr Memon said that during the conference, the MoUs were signed in various sectors to promote Pakistan-China business cooperation, including energy, coal, universities, and other important sectors, the statement added.
He said that Pakistan-China friendship holds immense importance for Pakistan and the entire region, while economic cooperation between the two countries can play an important role in improving the economy and creating new opportunities for development.
The minister said that the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone offers important opportunities for Chinese investment, and Chinese investors have expressed interest in investing in the zone and establishing industrial units there.
He said that industrial activities in Sindh would be promoted and new employment opportunities would be created. The establishment of industries would help reduce unemployment, strengthen the local economy, and reduce dependence on imports.
Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2026
