PM Inaugurates Chinese-Led Special Economic Zone, Welcomes $100m Investment
The $100 million Special Economic Zone by Challenge Fashion aims to generate $400 million in exports and enhance technology transfer and skill development, officials said.
- In Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Special Economic Zone, developed by Challenge Fashion Private Limited, with a $100 million investment expected to generate $400 million in exports.
- Amid CPEC’s second phase, Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to facilitate the SEZ as part of CPEC’s industrial component, encouraging Chinese industries to establish manufacturing units in Pakistan.
- Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation led by Chairman Huwang Weiguo, welcoming the SEZ and noting Challenge Fashion Private Limited's $17 million investment since 2014.
- The relevant authorities will extend all necessary support for SEZ operationalisation and enhance security measures for Chinese nationals nationwide, the premier directed.
- A China-Pakistan Business-to-Business conference will soon be held in China to foster private partnerships, as Pakistan plans more SEZ units under CPEC Phase II, highlighting strong economic ties.
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China’s Challenge Fashion to set up $100 million Special Economic
KARACHI: China’s Challenge Fashion Group will establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Pakistan with planned investments of $100 million over five years, expected to generate $400 million in exports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office said on Friday. The development comes as Islamabad seeks to draw more Chinese investment into manufacturing and textiles under the
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