{"id":62266,"date":"2026-04-17T11:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/?p=62266"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:02:53","slug":"mian-zahid-hussain-urges-policy-consistency-to-capitalize-on-record-investment-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/2026\/04\/17\/mian-zahid-hussain-urges-policy-consistency-to-capitalize-on-record-investment-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Mian Zahid Hussain Urges Policy Consistency to Capitalize on Record Investment Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Spokesman Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Karachi, April 17, 2026: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum &amp; All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,\u00a0 declared that sustainable foreign direct investment is the central pillar for achieving inclusive macroeconomic prosperity in the country.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Delivering a keynote address on the topic of driving inclusive economic growth through foreign investment at the Pakistan-China Investment Seminar 2026, he emphasized that grassroots uplift in regions like Balochistan depends heavily on joint industrial ventures. The high-profile seminar, jointly organized by the Balochistan Board of Investment &amp; Trade and the China Pakistan Economic and Cultural Council, was held at the Consulate General of China in Karachi.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Highlighting the enduring financial partnership between the two allied nations, Hussain pointed out that total foreign direct investment inflows into Pakistan reached $1.354 billion during the July-March period of the current fiscal year (FY26). Out of this volume, investments originating from China and Hong Kong collectively amounted to a dominant $928 million. He further noted that despite regional instability and global economic headwinds, the country witnessed a 165 percent surge in foreign direct investment in March 2026 alone, totaling $167 million. This resilient capital inflow reflects the unwavering confidence of Chinese enterprises in Pakistan&#8217;s industrial potential and strategic geoeconomic position.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Discussing the massive scale of bilateral cooperation, Hussain reminded the business community that Chinese investment in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had already risen to $62 billion by the year 2022. He explained that as the corridor transitions into its second phase, the focus has rightfully shifted from foundational infrastructure to deep industrial embeddedness and manufacturing. To facilitate this transformation, the Board of Investment officially announced on January 16, 2026, that the number of approved Special Economic Zones under CPEC Phase II has been vastly expanded from 7 to 44. This rapid expansion of newly notified zones aims to accelerate local job creation, streamline supply chains, and enhance technological integration across various sectors.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Addressing the seminar\u2019s primary theme of unlocking Balochistan\u2019s investment potential, Hussain stated that the province is the definitive next frontier for mineral extraction and industrial growth. He praised the recent establishment of the Balochistan Business Facilitation Center, viewing it as a critical institutional mechanism for bridging the Pakistan-China business ecosystems and enhancing business-to-business connectivity. The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including the Consul General of China in Karachi, Mr. Yang Yundong, and the Governor of Balochistan, Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhel, who also reaffirmed the strong economic partnership between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Concluding his comprehensive address, Mian Zahid Hussain urged federal and provincial authorities to maintain policy consistency and eliminate bureaucratic hurdles to ensure a seamless environment for foreign investors. He reiterated that true economic inclusion occurs when mega-projects integrate domestic small and medium enterprises into their supply chains, thereby distributing wealth horizontally. By capitalizing on the mineral wealth and strategic coastline of Balochistan, he expressed confidence that the joint vision of Pakistan and China will lead to long-term prosperity, stabilizing domestic markets and dramatically elevating the living standards of local communities across the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spokesman Report Karachi, April 17, 2026: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum &amp; All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,\u00a0 declared that sustainable foreign direct investment is the central pillar for achieving inclusive macroeconomic prosperity in the country. 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