Electronics Manufacturing: Pakistan, China Explore Deeper Localization

ISLAMABAD, November 13: Pakistan and China have explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in mobile phone and electronics manufacturing, with a focus on deeper localization, technology transfer and export promotion.

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with a delegation from Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, a leading Chinese consumer electronics company, to discuss investment opportunities and the expansion of local manufacturing in Pakistan.

Secretary Industries and Production Ahsan Ali Mangi and Joint Secretary Freedoon Akram Sheikh also attended the meeting.

During the discussion, Haroon Akhtar Khan said the government was developing a comprehensive Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy (2026-33) to promote domestic manufacturing, attract investment and strengthen Pakistan’s electronics industry.

He said the proposed policy would support local production and exports, emphasising that the government’s priority was to move beyond conventional assembly operations towards comprehensive domestic manufacturing of mobile phones and electronic devices.

The adviser said that, under the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government was committed to facilitating local manufacturers and creating an enabling environment for investment and industrial growth.

He highlighted measures aimed at integrating Pakistan’s mobile and electronics industry into global value chains through technology transfer, deeper localization and improved manufacturing capabilities.

Haroon Akhtar Khan said the Engineering Development Board (EDB) had been directed to consult relevant stakeholders on the proposed policy to ensure that its framework addressed industry requirements and supported sustainable growth.

He stressed that Pakistan aimed to develop a broader industrial ecosystem for manufacturing mobile phones, components, parts and related electronic devices rather than relying primarily on local assembly.

Inviting Chinese companies to explore investment opportunities, the adviser said Pakistan offered significant potential in manufacturing and technology-related industries. He assured the delegation that the government would facilitate foreign investors and support their business ventures.

“Now is the right time to invest in Pakistan. We welcome Chinese companies to become partners in our journey towards industrialisation, localization and export-led growth,” he said.

Representatives of Shenzhen Transsion Holdings expressed interest in expanding the company’s investment and local manufacturing presence in Pakistan. They also conveyed their interest in deeper localization and exploring further opportunities in the country’s mobile phone and electronics manufacturing sector.

The adviser said Pakistan and China had considerable potential to strengthen cooperation in electronics manufacturing, mobile devices and technology transfer. He added that greater industrial collaboration could generate investment opportunities, strengthen domestic supply chains and increase export capacity.

He reiterated that the government’s objective was to transform Pakistan from a market primarily focused on mobile phone assembly into a competitive hub for electronics manufacturing and exports, supported by higher local content, technological capabilities and value addition.

The meeting concluded with a shared interest in exploring investment opportunities, deeper localization and long-term industrial cooperation in Pakistan’s mobile and electronics manufacturing sector.