ISLAMABAD: China is keen to invest in Pakistan’s mining, minerals, and gemstone sectors, which could potentially increase the country’s exports by billions of dollars annually.
This was stated by Chinese Minister Counsellor Yang Guangyuan, who called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan here on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Pakistan and Chinese delegations discussed opportunities for enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, with a particular focus on exports, manufacturing, mining, minerals, and national industrial policies. Besides others, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for China Zafar Uddin, and Secretary Industries and Production Saif Anjum.
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Both sides exchanged views on increasing Pakistan’s exports, strengthening the manufacturing sector, and unlocking the vast potential of mining, minerals, and gemstones through effective policies and timely implementation.
SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan is steadily moving towards an industrial revolution. He highlighted that a comprehensive National Industrial Policy has been prepared in line with the Prime Minister’s vision to revive industrial growth and boost exports.
The SAPM emphasized that investment in gemstones and minerals is a key government priority and noted that mineral and gemstone exports have the potential to earn billions of dollars for Pakistan. He further shared that the Prime Minister has issued clear directives to provide all possible facilities and incentives to Chinese investors.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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