China aerospace firm eyes $10bn investment

[Tariq Habib Afridi]

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group has expressed its keen interest in investing up to $10 billion in Pakistan across various sectors, including mining and minerals, advanced technology industries, and industrial development.

A high-level delegation from the Chinese aerospace investment group, led by Party Secretary and Chairman of the Board, Lu Jinhai, met Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Thursday. They also highlighted their interest in collaborating with Pakistan on skill development initiatives, emphasising their long-term vision of contributing to Pakistan’s economic growth and technological progress.

The delegation further expressed its willingness to collaborate with Pakistan in supporting the aims of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative and to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

The minister informed the delegation about the extensive investment opportunities in Pakistan and stated that the country offers considerable investment potential due to its strategic geographic position connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, along with a large consumer market of over 240 million people and a young, dynamic workforce. Additionally, Pakistan presents attractive incentives for investors.

The Chinese delegation briefed Qaiser Sheikh on the company’s global profile and operations, and stated that Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group is an international investment firm with an AAA corporate credit rating, involved in strategic industrial investments in sectors including advanced technologies, aerospace development, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, drone technologies, and energy projects.

Published in Dawn, March 6th, 2026

Why has no one talk about that?

 

[atmi_bum]

We have seen such interest before, but nothing has gone beyond MoUs, and then they are never heard from again.

 

[hasssanali8998]

We have seen such interest before, but nothing has gone beyond MoUs, and then they are never heard from again.

Oh sorry, we forgot , the correct strategy is to turn everyone away at the door because some of them didn't follow through. Brilliant. Truly watertight investment attraction policy right there.

 

[Trigger]

We have seen such interest before, but nothing has gone beyond MoUs, and then they are never heard from again.

sure but it doesn't hurt in trying

 

[Blueishere]

Pakistan is very deeply rotted, it's getting to the point where the problems are in more number than the solutions. That's why no one speaks on this, because they know it's a facade.

Why has no one talk about that?

 

[Rational Philosopher]

Pakistan is very deeply rotted, it's getting to the point where the problems are in more number than the solutions. That's why no one speaks on this, because they know it's a facade.

One thing many revolutionary socialists were right about is rebuilding society & instituions as the only effective fix, some things are just too corrupted to try to untangle.

 

[Michael]

Why has no one talk about that?

Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group.

This is a publicly traded company registered in Hong Kong, and an international investment firm.

It has no affiliation with the Chinese government. It has no connection whatsoever with CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) and CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited), which are well-known centrally-administered state-owned enterprises.

Public information shows that this company also has no business dealings with the numerous burgeoning private aerospace companies in China.

The rest, you can figure it out yourselves......

 

[Pakman1]

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group has expressed its keen interest in investing up to $10 billion in Pakistan across various sectors, including mining and minerals, advanced technology industries, and industrial development.

A high-level delegation from the Chinese aerospace investment group, led by Party Secretary and Chairman of the Board, Lu Jinhai, met Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Thursday. They also highlighted their interest in collaborating with Pakistan on skill development initiatives, emphasising their long-term vision of contributing to Pakistan’s economic growth and technological progress.

The delegation further expressed its willingness to collaborate with Pakistan in supporting the aims of the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative and to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

The minister informed the delegation about the extensive investment opportunities in Pakistan and stated that the country offers considerable investment potential due to its strategic geographic position connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, along with a large consumer market of over 240 million people and a young, dynamic workforce. Additionally, Pakistan presents attractive incentives for investors.

The Chinese delegation briefed Qaiser Sheikh on the company’s global profile and operations, and stated that Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group is an international investment firm with an AAA corporate credit rating, involved in strategic industrial investments in sectors including advanced technologies, aerospace development, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, drone technologies, and energy projects.

Published in Dawn, March 6th, 2026

Why has no one talk about that?

Western investment is minimal, so Pakistan should capitalize on the Asian investments Chinese, Japanese, GCC, Turkish etc.

 

[Samlee]

Oh sorry, we forgot , the correct strategy is to turn everyone away at the door because some of them didn't follow through. Brilliant. Truly watertight investment attraction policy right there.

No The Correct Strategy Is To Jump Over The Moon Over Mere MoUs When Currently MNCs Are Making A Run For It

 

[puttputt]

Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group.

This is a publicly traded company registered in Hong Kong, and an international investment firm.
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It has no affiliation with the Chinese government. It has no connection whatsoever with CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation) and CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited), which are well-known centrally-administered state-owned enterprises.

Public information shows that this company also has no business dealings with the numerous burgeoning private aerospace companies in China.

The rest, you can figure it out yourselves......

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