Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah extended a bold invitation to NORINCO International, a major Chinese conglomerate, urging them to capitalize on emerging opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, and transportation during high-stakes talks with a delegation from NORINCO. The meeting, held on the sidelines of President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China, underscored Sindh’s push to position itself as Pakistan’s premier investment hub.
Leading the delegation, NORINCO Chairman Ji Wei and executives from Beiben Trucks, China North Vehicle, and Jiangsu Taida explored partnerships in sectors aligned with Pakistan’s sustainable development goals. Murad Ali Shah spotlighted the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) offering tax breaks and logistical advantages as an ideal site for vehicle assembly plants, emphasizing Sindh’s readiness to facilitate local partnerships and streamline approvals.
Leveraging Thar coal, the CM pitched ventures in coal-to-chemicals, gasification, and ethylene glycol production, stressing Sindh’s “abundant resources and skilled workforce.” He highlighted the province’s strategic ports and access to Middle Eastern, EU, and African markets as added incentives.
“Pakistan’s EV policy and our SEZs in Dhabeji, Khairpur, and Marble City Karachi are gateways for innovation,” The CM stated, applauding NORINCO’s landmark Orange Line project as a model for future infrastructure collaborations. The delegation also discussed electric heavy-duty trucks, rail networks, and solar energy ventures.
NORINCO’s Ji Wei expressed enthusiasm, citing the firm’s expertise in rail, power, and logistics. “We’re committed to deepening our footprint in Sindh’s transformative projects,” he affirmed.
The meeting, attended by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon, Energy Minister Syed Nasir Shah, and Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, signals growing Sino-Pak ties. With Sindh’s sweetened incentives and China’s Belt and Road ambitions, the partnership could catalyze a new era of industrial growth.
