Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said Wednesday that Pakistan and China are jointly shaping the region\u2019s digital and economic future through innovation, technology and long-term strategic cooperation.
\nSpeaking at the inauguration of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Headquarters, he said the two countries\u2019 relationship is based on trust, consistency and a shared vision for regional development and prosperity.
\nThe SAPM said the global economy is rapidly changing and countries that fail to adopt digitalisation risk being left behind.
\nHe said Pakistan is entering a new industrial era driven by artificial intelligence, e-commerce, automation and digital connectivity, with the government focused on modernizing industry and strengthening technological infrastructure.
\nThe special assistant said Pakistan\u2019s ongoing transformation reflects \u201cfocused leadership, relentless efforts and strategic clarity\u201d under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, adding that effective leadership is defined by how it responds to challenges.
\nThe SAPM said government measures have helped stabilize the economy, restore international confidence and strengthen Pakistan\u2019s economic credibility.
\nReferring to recent regional tensions, Haroon Akhtar said the leadership demonstrated by prime minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reflected Pakistan at its best, where engagement, dialogue and wisdom were preferred over escalation and provocation.
\nHe said their efforts helped steer the region away from a wider crisis at a critical moment.
\nOn economic policy, Haroon Akhtar said the government is pursuing industrial revival, value addition and private-sector growth under the National Industrial Policy. He said the National Tariff Policy is aimed at reducing the cost of doing business and improving the investment climate.
\nHe also said the Regulatory Guillotine initiative is removing unnecessary hurdles, while approval systems are being digitized and simplified. \u201cPakistan is laying out red carpets, not red tape, for investors,\u201d he said.
\nHe noted that China\u2019s technological and manufacturing expertise combined with Pakistan\u2019s strategic location and young population creates strong potential for economic growth. He added that Pakistan seeks long-term, transformative partnerships focused on jobs and sustainable development rather than short-term gains.
\nHaroon Akhtar expressed confidence that the new digital economy headquarters will become a key platform for trade, investment and digital transformation, as Pakistan advances reforms and invests in its youth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said Wednesday that Pakistan and China are jointly shaping the region\u2019s digital and economic future through innovation, technology and long-term strategic cooperation. Speaking at the inauguration of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Headquarters, he said the two countries\u2019 relationship is based […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-546263","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n