14/05/2026
Islamabad โ A highly exclusive, state-level B2B networking session with a senior Chinese business delegation was successfully convened 13/05/26 at the Sheesh Mahal Hall, Serena Hotel, Islamabad. This invitation-only event, held under special protocol, coincided with the high-profile soft launch of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Headquartersโa landmark billion-dollar Chinese investment project marking the official beginning of the Digital Silk Road in Pakistan.
The ceremony was graced by Pakistanโs Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, SAPM on Industries & Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, Federal Minister (BoI) Mr. Qaiser Sheikh, and IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. & FPCCI Leadership.
FPCCI CSC Import & Export Trade at the Forefront
Representing the FPCCI Central Standing Committee (CSC) on Import & Export Trade were Convener Tahir Rasheed Bhutta, Deputy Convener Syed Zulfiqar Haider, along with Samia Rashid, Brig. Azam Effendi, Rana Farkh Ilyas, Rukhsar Ahmad Askari, Ibrahim, Ammad Naeem, Shaheryar Ahmed, Ahsen Javed, and Usama Ilyas.
Productive B2B Engagements
Members held high-value networking meetings with Chinese delegates from sectors including IT, renewable energy, engineering, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing, exploring joint ventures and technology transfer.
Convener FPCCI CSC Import & Export Trade Tahir Rasheed Bhutta stated:
โStrong economic cooperation between Pakistan and China is vital for sustainable regional growth and prosperity. Such B2B engagements create valuable opportunities for Pakistani businesses to connect with international markets and strengthen long-term trade partnerships. FPCCI CSC Import & Export Trade remains committed to promoting global business connectivity and facilitating investment opportunities for the business community.โ
Deputy Convener Syed Zulfiqar Haider added:
โThis high-level interaction with the Chinese business delegation reflects growing confidence in Pakistanโs business potential. The session will help open new avenues for industrial cooperation, joint ventures, and enhanced bilateral trade between the two friendly nations.โ