Chinese, Pakistani businessmen explore new avenues for JVs

According to Business Recorder, business groups from China and Pakistan are keen to form joint ventures and reach wider regional markets through local partners. The remarks came during a Tuesday visit by a senior Chinese trade delegation to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) headquarters in the capital. The visiting team was headed by CoLiu Ying, who leads the Dongguan Ganzhou Chamber of Commerce and chairs Dongguan Chuanbo Metal Products, and talks were held with ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood.

Liu Ying urged wider investment and joint projects in Pakistan, citing manufacturing, infrastructure, building work, renewable energy and export-focused production. A company presentation covered the Dongguan Chuanbo Metal Products profile, product range, production capacity and possible tie-ups with Pakistani firms. The delegation said its members work in metal and plastic goods, construction, new energy, flooring, packaging and international trade.

ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood said the visit could convert the long-standing Pakistan-China friendship into a partnership built on investment, manufacturing and technology transfer. He listed a large market, a young workforce, business talent and regional connectivity as Pakistan's strengths. He also asked Chinese firms to put money into local production, form partnerships and build supply chains. The chamber said it stood ready to arrange B2B meetings, investment matchmaking and market access support.