Pakistan Expands SEZs to 44 under CPEC Phase-II, Boosting Industrial Growth and Investment
Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones have grown from 7 in 2019 to 44 by 2025, with Phase-II of CPEC focusing on export-oriented manufacturing, technology transfer, and investor facilitation to boost industrial cooperation with China.
Pakistan to Issue First Panda Bond Ahead of 2026 Chinese New Year, Strengthening China Partnership
Pakistan is set to launch its first Renminbi-denominated Panda bond ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year, aiming to diversify external financing, tap China’s capital market, and reinforce economic cooperation under CPEC Phase-II.