Pakistan-China B2B Forum 2025 Aims for $5 Billion in New Investments
Pakistan is aiming to secure as much as USD 5 billion in new investment at the upcoming Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference, taking place on 4th September in Beijing alongside the SCO Summit 2025. The initiative reflects Islamabad’s shift toward business-to-business collaboration, moving beyond traditional government channels to strengthen ties with China.
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi stressed that the focus is on “deals, not handshakes,” with expectations of 70–75 MoUs and around 40 joint ventures, while the total investment could exceed USD 5 billion if momentum continues. Backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the federal government, the embassy has become a central driver of this new phase of economic diplomacy.
Last year alone, more than USD 1.2 billion worth of contracts were signed, with over 20% already realised. The upcoming forum will target high-potential sectors such as textiles, agriculture, fisheries, leather, plastics, and ICT. So far, 850 B2B meetings have produced 45 MoUs worth USD 600 million, with 60 more nearing finalisation.
To support investors, Pakistan has introduced measures such as dedicated lounges for Chinese visitors at airports, one-window facilitation centres in provincial capitals, and streamlined visa processes, following the “Shenzhen model” to enhance investor confidence. Beyond business, cultural initiatives like mango festivals and fashion showcases are strengthening soft power engagement.
With 200 Chinese companies visiting Pakistan this year, confidence is building, despite security concerns. The September forum is expected to mark a turning point in Pakistan’s investment diplomacy, reaffirming the country’s position as a serious destination for Chinese capital.