PCJCCI hails first coal-based fertilizer plant under CPEC

LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has welcomed the establishment of Pakistan’s first coal-based fertilizer plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), describing the USD1.12 billion investment as a game-changing initiative that will strengthen agricultural productivity, enhance food security, create employment opportunities, and accelerate industrial development across the country.

Nazir Hussain, President of PCJCCI, Brig, Mansoor Saeed Sheikh, Senior Vice President, Amir Ali Vice President, and Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General, in a statement said that the utilization of indigenous coal resources for fertilizer production will reduce Pakistan’s dependence on imported fertilizer inputs, ensure a more stable supply for farmers, and contribute to lower production costs in the agricultural sector. The first coal-based fertilizer plant under CPEC is not merely an industrial project it is a strategic investment in Pakistan’s agricultural future.

They said Pakistan possesses immense untapped potential across diverse agro-climatic zones. Dry land farming can be expanded in Zones III-A and III-B through advanced irrigation technologies and modern cultivation practices. Similarly, the Indus Delta region can be transformed through integrated rice and fish cultivation models inspired by successful Chinese experiences.

They further said fertilizer plant will serve as a catalyst for broader agricultural reforms and modernization, adding that China’s expertise in agricultural mechanization, smart farming, aquaculture, and agro-industrial development can help Pakistan unlock the full potential of its agriculture and blue economy sectors.

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