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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held high-level meetings with leading Chinese companies in Beijing on Tuesday, as Islamabad intensified efforts to expand industrial cooperation, infrastructure connectivity, and technology investment under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The engagements come as Pakistan increasingly seeks to reposition CPEC beyond large-scale infrastructure financing toward manufacturing, industrial relocation, energy transition and export-oriented business partnerships with Chinese firms. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office, PM Sharif and Chinese executives reaffirmed their commitment to &ldquo;further expand cooperation in the economic, industrial and infrastructure sectors under CPEC Phase-II.&rdquo; During a meeting with FAMSUN Chief Executive Officer Zhengjun Chen, the prime minister praised the company&rsquo;s longstanding role in Pakistan&rsquo;s agriculture sector, particularly in grain storage, feed production and food security. The statement said PM Sharif identified the reduction of post-harvest crop losses as a government priority and invited the company to establish manufacturing and technology-transfer facilities in Pakistan by utilizing incentives available under Special Economic Zones and the Green Pakistan Initiative. PM Sharif also met Chairman Hou Jianxin and representatives of Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation, welcoming the group&rsquo;s expanding investments in maritime development, battery manufacturing, mineral processing and industrial cooperation. The prime minister appreciated the company&rsquo;s role in the Xinxu Special Economic Zone, the C2 Steel project at Port Qasim, and investments in Gwadar and Pakistan&rsquo;s northern mineral sectors. Reaffirming Islamabad&rsquo;s backing for the projects, Sharif stressed the need for their &ldquo;fast-track implementation under CPEC Phase-II,&rdquo; according to the statement. The prime minister separately met Chairman Zhang Bingnan of China Communications Construction Company and senior representatives of China Road and Bridge Corporation. Sharif praised the companies&rsquo; contribution to Pakistan&rsquo;s infrastructure development over the past six decades, particularly in projects including the Karakoram Highway and Rashakai Special Economic Zone. He reiterated Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to accelerated progress on the ML-1 railway project, the realignment of the Karakoram Highway and other regional connectivity initiatives. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan viewed CCCC and CRBC as &ldquo;long-term strategic partners&rdquo; in infrastructure modernization and regional connectivity. The meetings follow Sharif&rsquo;s investment-focused engagements in Hangzhou earlier this week, where he urged Chinese companies to relocate industries to Pakistan through joint ventures with Pakistani firms. &ldquo;This model will be a win-win model for Chinese and Pakistani entrepreneurs,&rdquo; Sharif said during the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference. Chinese companies participating in Tuesday&rsquo;s meetings expressed &ldquo;strong confidence in Pakistan&rsquo;s economic potential&rdquo; and signaled &ldquo;keen interest&rdquo; in expanding investments across agriculture, industrial production, logistics, infrastructure and technology sectors, according to the statement. Federal ministers and senior Pakistani officials attended the meetings and were directed to ensure &ldquo;effective and timely implementation&rdquo; of decisions reached during the business engagements.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a meeting with Chen Zhengjun, president and CEO of FAMSUN, in Beijing on May 26, 2026. (Handout/PMO)

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets senior executives of leading Chinese companies in Beijing, seeking expanded cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and technology under CPEC Phase-II while urging faster implementation of strategic investment projects in Pakistan.

Pakistan pushes Chinese industrial investment during high-level Beijing business meetings

ISLAMABAD: Under the soft autumn sky of Beijing, the ancient stones of the Great Wall turned into a living canvas of color, culture, and creativity as Pakistan and China came together for a historic celebration of fashion and friendship. The maiden Pakistan-China Fashion Show, organized by the Pakistan Embassy Beijing in collaboration with the China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC), transformed the iconic Badaling section of the Great Wall into a glittering open-air runway, where centuries-old heritage met contemporary design in a symphony of silk, embroidery, and imagination. The show marked the first-ever collaboration of its kind between designers of both nations. A cultural milestone that stitched together the past and the present through the universal language of style. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, renowned Pakistani designers Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwaullah, and Zain Hashmi unveiled collections that celebrated the deep cultural resonance between Pakistan and China. Their creations, flowing silhouettes in rich hues, intricate handwork inspired by Mughal motifs, and subtle nods to Chinese calligraphy and texture, embodied a shared artistic spirit that transcended borders. China-based Pakistani designer Aqeel Chaudhary brought sparkle to the evening with his dazzling jewelry collection, while celebrated Chinese designer Liang Suyun showcased her own signature couture, blending Chinese elegance with global sophistication. Each piece on the runway spoke of connection, silk weaving into silk, motif meeting motif, echoing the ancient Silk Road that once linked the two civilizations through trade, textiles, and trust. Curated by Adnan Ansari of Riwayat, the fashion show carried the precision and flair of a modern fashion week while maintaining the warmth of a cultural celebration.<figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/e659ba64-39af-44f0-9524-6316c20de666-e167e44c-522b-4e7d-9f99-804447b03167.jpg" alt="e167e44c-522b-4e7d-9f99-804447b03167.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">(Photo courtesy: Pakistan Embassy)</figcaption></figure> The audience, a distinguished gathering of Chinese officials, media personalities, business leaders, and diplomats, witnessed the Great Wall shimmer under the spotlight, its historic grandeur now adorned with the colors of creative collaboration. For Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, the setting was more than symbolic. Standing before the illuminated arches of Badaling, he described the Great Wall as a &ldquo;befitting venue to celebrate the living spirit of the Silk Road connection, now manifested as a modern bridge of fabric, art, and friendship.&rdquo; Highlighting the historical significance of the moment, he recalled that the event coincided with the 60th anniversary of the first Pakistani dignitary&rsquo;s visit to the Great Wall. A milestone that underscored six decades of unwavering friendship between the two nations.<figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/75a86e2d-e20c-4049-a8d5-9e4172f4fdfc-379e25c0-cd58-4336-97f5-4d88e956a163.jpg" alt="379e25c0-cd58-4336-97f5-4d88e956a163.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">(Photo courtesy: Pakistan Embassy)</figcaption></figure><figure class="fr-media"> </figure> &ldquo;This showcase is driven by fusion, commercial sense, and the strength of Pakistani fashion,&rdquo; Ambassador Hashmi said. &ldquo;It reflects the natural synergy between Pakistani creativity and the Chinese market, a partnership that builds new commercial bridges and celebrates our shared future.&rdquo; His remarks captured the essence of the evening, that fashion, beyond its aesthetic appeal, is a dialogue. It tells stories of culture and continuity, of two nations whose threads have long intertwined in trade and trust. Long Yuxiang, chairman of the China International Cultural Communication Center, called the show &ldquo;a vivid reflection of the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership in cultural and people-to-people exchanges.&rdquo; <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2ec4bd88-cb34-4ad2-9411-f2df14574b16-80d58e39-174d-44cf-9b04-abb03521bcd8.jpg" alt="80d58e39-174d-44cf-9b04-abb03521bcd8.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">(Photo courtesy: Pakistan Embassy)</figcaption></figure>He emphasized that both countries share a &ldquo;profound historical heritage and a common pursuit for better lives through fashion aesthetics.&rdquo; In his view, the collaboration goes far beyond couture. It is a cultural statement that strengthens diplomatic and human bonds alike. &ldquo;We are committed to exploring the modern value of traditional aesthetics with our Pakistani partners,&rdquo; Yuxiang said. &ldquo;Together, we aim to create distinctive fashion works and inject new vitality into Pakistan-China fashion collaboration.&rdquo; As models took their final walk beneath the glowing sky, the Great Wall stood silent yet alive, centuries of history bearing witness to a new form of dialogue between two creative nations. The fabrics, flowing chiffons, sculpted silks, and embroidered velvets, mirrored the terrain around them: enduring, textured, and timeless. The applause that followed was not just for fashion, but for the spirit of partnership that continues to define the Pakistan-China relationship. The show&rsquo;s success signaled more than a cultural event. It marked the beginning of a new era of creative diplomacy, where art, commerce, and connection walk hand in hand. From the ancient stones of Badaling to the bright lights of Beijing, the maiden Pakistan-China Fashion Show stitched together a narrative of shared heritage, creative confidence, and enduring friendship &mdash; a modern Silk Road woven in fabric, faith, and friendship.

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Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwaullah, Zain Hashmi, and Liang Suyun showcased stunning Pakistan-China fusion designs at the Great Wall, celebrating shared heritage, creativity, and six decades of enduring friendship between the two nations.

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Pakistan pushes Chinese industrial investment during high-level Beijing business meetings

Maiden Pakistan-China Fashion Show celebrates vibrant cultural fusion at Great Wall

Pakistan pushes Chinese industrial investment during high-level Beijing business meetings