Project Management Unit (CPEC-ICDP)

Project Management Unit of Board of Investment

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor's apex forum Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) has assigned the Board of Investment (BOI), Pakistan, the task to facilitate, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate the industrial cooperation under CPEC from Pakistan’s side. An MoU on Industrial Cooperation was signed between Pakistan and China on 20th December 2018. In this context, a Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established in the Board of Investment (BOI) to take forward the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor i.e. Industrial Cooperation (IC).

Pakistan SEZ Map

Hover Over an SEZ in the map to see Sectors

  • RASHAKAI SEZ, KPK(1,000 Acres)
    • Light Engineering
    • Automotive
    • Construction
    • Food Processing
  • DHABEJI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ)
    • Steel-Foundries
    • Automotive and Auto Parts
    • Chemical & Pharmaceuticals
    • Consumer Electronics Engineering
    • Textile & Garments
    • Warehousing
  • Bostan SEZ, Balochistan(200 Acres)
    • Fruit processing
    • Agriculture machinery
    • Minerals and gems
    • Ceramic industries
    • Ice and cold storage
    • Electrical appliances
    • Motor bikes assembly
    • Pharmaceutical and Halal food industry
  • Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad(2800 Acres)
    • Textile
    • Engineering
    • Electrical and electronics
    • Chemical paints
    • Agriculture and food processing
    • Steel and packaging
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Highlights

Meeting at PMU

Secretary BOI, Mr. Sohail Rajput meeting with a delegation from Nantong Hitide Biotechnology Co., Ltd., China

Secretary BOI, Mr. Sohail Rajput meeting with a delegation from Nantong Hitide…

24 Jan 2024

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Meeting at PMU

MEETING WITH CHINESE BUSINESS DELEGATION IN PMU

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03 Jan 2024

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Meeting at BOI Lahore Office

MEETING WITH CHINESE COMPANIES IN LAHORE

15 Dec 2023

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PMU-ICDP

Asad Rehman Gilani with Commercial Counselor & Consul General of China

Mr. Asad Rehman Gilani, Federal Secretary, Board of Investment (BOI), Islamabad after…

14 Sep 2022

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PMU-ICDP

Sharing the vision of attracting FDI in the Green Energy sector, the GM Energy China, Mr. Lv Xiufeng called on Project Director, CPEC-ICDP

Sharing the vision of attracting FDI in the Green Energy sector, the GM Energy China, Mr.…

07 Sep 2022

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PMU-ICDP

The Chariman Öz Istanbul Group, Mr. Hüseyin Nasar, called on the Project Director, PMU-CPEC-ICDP along with the group's management team to discuss about investment opportunities in Pakistan.

The Project Director, PMU-CPEC-ICDP, Mr. Asim Ayub, briefed about the investment climate of…

22 Aug 2022

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PMU-ICDP

BOI team's visit of private sector to promote B2B cooperation between China and Pakistan.

The Board of Investment, led by Additional Secretary/ EDG-II

called on Mr. Abdul…

13 Aug 2022

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webinar

CPEC Industrial Cooperation Textile Business to Business (B2B) Webinar

The Prime Minister’s Office, Board of Investment, Pakistan, organized a “CPEC Industrial…

27 Apr 2021

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Jakarta Webinar

The Board of Investment (BOI) Islamabad presented Investment opportunities in CPEC during a webinar

22nd April 2021: The Board of Investment (BOI) Islamabad presented…

22 Apr 2021

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5th JWG

5TH JOINT WORKING GROUP MEETING ON INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION

15 Dec 2020

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7th BOA

PM Imran Khan chaired 7th meeting of Board of Approvals for SEZs

14 Dec 2020

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Rashakai DA Ceremony

PAKISTAN OFFERS ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH COMPLETE INCENTIVIZATION FOR INDUSTRIAL RELOCATION

16 Sep 2020

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CONSULTATIVE FORUM ON DRAFT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION (I.C) UNDER CPEC

Press Release - Framework Agreement on CPEC-IC to help SEZs development for prosperous…

25 Aug 2020

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The 7th meeting of Approvals Committee (AC) for SEZs was held today, 13 Aug 2020, chaired by MOS/Chairman BOI, Mr Atif R. Bokhari

Chairman Board of Investment, Mr. Atif R. Bokhari said that industrialization of Pakistan…

13 Aug 2020

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SEC BOI

Mr. Omer Rasul, Secretary (BOI) addressed the seminar "Dialogue on Industrial Cooperation under CPEC & SEZs Framework"

Pakistan is all set to carry forward the initiative of IC during the second phase of CPEC…

10 Mar 2020

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ADVISOR

Adviser addressing on CPEC and SEZs Frame Work

Mr. Abdul Razaq Dawood, Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce,…

10 Mar 2020

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Workshop on Textile Diagnostic Study conducted by National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC)

22 Jan 2020

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Public hearing of National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) NUST, facilitated by BOI

07 Jan 2020

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Seminar on Industrial Parks and Industrial Policy for Pakistan

To strengthen bilateral ties in the field of industrial development and for the purpose of…

10 Dec 2019

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6th Approvals Committee Meeting Held on November 14, 2019

14 Nov 2019

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Signing Ceremony of minutes of 4th CPEC Joint Working Group (JWG) on Industrial Cooperation (IC) at the 9th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting held on November 5, 2019

05 Nov 2019

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4th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Industrial Cooperation under CPEC was held by the Project Management Unit of BOI

PMU of BOI organized the meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) of China-Pakistan Economic…

22 Oct 2019

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China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (CIECC) Textile Diagnostic study conducted in Lahore and Faisalabad, Pakistan

15 Oct 2019

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A 36-member Chinese delegation led by H.E. Ambassador Sha Zukang

PMU of BOI organized a meeting at BOI of a 36-member Chinese delegation led by H.E.…

25 Sep 2019

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Chairman BOI while Briefing a 50-member Chinese Investment delegation

11 Jul 2019

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The Three PMU Section

In the 6th meeting of the Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC), held in December 2016, nine (09) sites across Pakistan were identified for development of SEZs. The Government of Pakistan has given top priority to establishing three (03) prioritized CPEC SEZs in Pakistan, which have been developed to an advance stage including; Rashakai SEZ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dhabeji SEZ in Sindh, and M-3 Allama Iqbal SEZ in Punjab.

The Government has already vowed to ensure the provision of utilities at the earliest to these SEZs. The SEZ Law is being amended to boost industrialization in the country. Formulation of business-friendly policies and incentive package for the SEZs is underway

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The PMU provides a much-needed platform for multi-sector coordination, matchmaking, consultation and policy formulation. It has enhanced capacity to provide policy and governance advice to support Federal, Provincial Regional Governments for establishment and relocation of industries besides attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in various potential sectors & SEZs of Pakistan.

Special Economic Zones Under CPEC

In the 6th meeting of the Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC), held in December 2016, nine (09) sites across Pakistan were identified for development of SEZs. The Government of Pakistan has given top priority to establishing three (03) prioritized CPEC SEZs in Pakistan, which have been developed to an advance stage including; Rashakai SEZ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dhabeji SEZ in Sindh, and M-3 Allama Iqbal SEZ in Punjab.

The Government has already vowed to ensure the provision of utilities at the earliest to these SEZs. The SEZ Law is being amended to boost industrialization in the country. Formulation of business-friendly policies and incentive package for the SEZs is underway

Impact Of Industrial Cooperation Under CPEC

 

  • Industrial Cooperation in the second phase of CPEC would pave way for the transfer of technology and export-led labor-intensive industrialization
  • During the first phase, Pakistan witnessed an immense contribution of CPEC to the country’s energy portfolio
  • Establishment of special economic zone (SEZs) under CPEC would ensure optimal utilization of Pakistan’s potential in natural resources and improve Sino-Pakistan business linkages
  • Development of industrial cluster under CPEC would transform Pakistan’s economy by not only curbing its current account deficit and trade deficit, but also by ensuring a sustainable long-term growth
  • SEZs have the potential to take CPEC’s benefits to less developed regions of the country and accelerate socio-economic development

Growth Drivers

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Progress Of Industrial Cooperation

  • In 2016 BOI was designated as lead agency & Chairman BOI as convener of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Industrial Cooperation (I.C)
  • Nine (09) sites were identified for development of SEZs
  • In 2017, Chinese industrial experts visited sites of SEZs in Punjab & KP
  • In 2017, first meeting of Joint Experts Working Group (JEWG) was held
  • In 2019, the PMU held the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) on IC meeting (22nd October 2019)
  • In 2019, PMU-BOI participated in the 9th JCC as lead on Industrial Cooperation
  • In 2019, the PMU completed Sectoral Studies on Agri and Food business and Iron & Steel
  • Nearly 25 Chinese Delegation visits were facilitated by the PMU-CPEC-IC
  • On 6th August 2019, the PMU conducted the 4th SEZ Board of Approvals (BoA) meeting
  • On 10th April 2019 and 14th November 2019, the PMU organized two meetings of the SEZ approval committee
  • CPEC Policy Advocacy, awareness & Publicity Campaigns through print, electronic and Social media, Press conferences and promotional campaigns remained an ongoing element of the PMU
  • A Diagnostic study on Textile in Pakistan was finalized with a Chinese Expert team and Textile Workshop was also organized to build a consensus on the report findings
  • Diagnostic Report on Pakistan Textile Sector has been compiled and shared across the board
  • The PMU team participated in a Bilateral Seminar on Industrial Parks and industrial Policy for Pakistan to study the history and development of SEZs in China
  • The PMU also facilitated in organizing the 5th Board of Approvals Meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad
  • Two Joint Venture agreements were signed in the Tyre Manufacturing sector in November, 2019. The first agreement was signed between China's Qingdao Doublestar Group with Daewoo Pakistan and MSD Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. The second agreement was signed between China’s Chaoyang Long March Tyre Co Ltd with Pakistan’s leading tyre manufacturer, Service Industries Ltd.

Prioritized CPEC Units

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