Chinese Firms Eye Pakistan for Industrial Expansion and Long-Term Investment
Kunlun and Oasis Groups Advance Investment Plans in Pakistan’s Industrial Landscape
Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh Reaffirms Support for Chinese Investors in Pakistan
Islamabad – 1st April 2026 (MT Team) : Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Wednesday received a delegation of Chinese business leaders to explore opportunities for expanding and relocating industrial operations to Pakistan.
The delegation included Xiong Xianglong, Chairman of Kunlun Group; Chen Meifen, Executive of Kunlun Group; Danish Ahmed, Director, Oasis Group; and Ahsan Jabbar, Executive Director, Oasis Group.
Additional Secretary BOI, Erfa Iqbal, DG BOI, Mehmood Tufail, along with other senior officials were also present.
During the meeting, the Oasis Group highlighted its ongoing and future projects, including Oasis Resorts Lahore and upcoming industrial, residential, and commercial developments. The Oasis Sino Pak Global Village, a landmark 2800+ acre industrial and commercial project in Nooriabad, was discussed in detail as a transformative initiative aimed at promoting investment, innovation, and sustainability.
It was recalled that Kunlun Group and Oasis Group had signed an MoU during the B2B Conference in September 2025. Both sides expressed keen interest in advancing this collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
Federal Minister warmly welcomed the Chinese delegation and highlighted Pakistan’s vast investment potential. He emphasized that the Honourable Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is keenly focused on facilitating Chinese investors and ensuring a highly enabling business environment.
Sharing his personal connection with China, the Minister noted that his first visit to China was in 1972 and that he has since maintained strong engagement and deep respect for the country. He also highlighted his business background, including his tenure as former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce.
Minister assured full facilitation and support to the delegation and provided a comprehensive briefing on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), along with insights into successful Chinese enterprises already operating in Pakistan.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation under the existing MoU framework, particularly in Lahore residential projects, Karachi wind energy initiatives, and agriculture-related ventures.
