In a strong signal of expanding Pakistan-China economic collaboration, GuoDong Group, one of China’s prominent communications and technology firms, has initiated investment talks in Pakistan’s ICT and new energy sectors.
The interest was confirmed during a strategic meeting between Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Lu Jie, the group’s founder and chairman, held in Shanghai during the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference.
As per Pakistan’s IT Ministry, GuoDong Group is eyeing investments in telecom infrastructure, including the expansion of telecommunication towers, cloud computing facilities, and data centers. These projects align well with Pakistan’s ongoing digitization roadmap aimed at bridging technological gaps and improving national connectivity.
In addition to digital infrastructure, the Chinese firm is exploring entry into Pakistan’s clean energy market, especially focusing on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart urban technologies, and advanced energy materials—components vital to Pakistan’s New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) and climate agenda.
Pakistan has recently taken significant steps to welcome tech-driven investment. This includes allocating 2,000MW of electricity to support AI-powered data centers and cryptocurrency mining under a broader digital growth plan.
Minister Khawaja extended a formal invitation for GuoDong’s leadership to visit Pakistan, promising facilitation and government-level cooperation to help realize these investment goals. The potential partnership is viewed as a cornerstone for tech-enabled economic growth in the region.
