Pakistan, China Explore Opportunities for Deep Localization and Electronics Manufacturing

Pakistan and China are exploring opportunities to expand local electronics manufacturing, technology transfer and exports.

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.

The discussions focused on investment, domestic production and export opportunities in Pakistan’s mobile phone and electronics industry.

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

Government Prepares New Manufacturing Policy

Haroon Akhtar Khan said the government was developing a Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy for 2026–33.

The policy aims to promote domestic manufacturing, attract investment and strengthen Pakistan’s electronics industry.

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He said the government wanted to move beyond conventional assembly operations. Its priority was to establish comprehensive domestic manufacturing of mobile phones and electronic devices.

The adviser added that the government, under Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s directions, was committed to facilitating manufacturers and creating an environment for industrial investment.

Focus on Technology Transfer and Local Production

Khan said the government was taking steps to strengthen the mobile and electronics industry. These efforts include technology transfer, greater localization and improved manufacturing capabilities.

He also said the Engineering Development Board (EDB) had been directed to consult relevant stakeholders on the proposed policy. The consultations would help ensure that the framework reflects industry needs and supports sustainable growth.

Pakistan aims to develop a wider industrial ecosystem beyond mobile phone production. This includes manufacturing components, parts and related electronic devices.

Pakistan Invites Chinese Investment

Khan invited Chinese companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s manufacturing and technology sectors.

He said the country offered significant potential for local production. He also assured the delegation that the government would facilitate foreign investors and support their projects.

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

Transsion Signals Interest in Deeper Localization

Representatives of Shenzhen Transsion Holdings expressed interest in expanding the company’s investment and local manufacturing presence in Pakistan.

The delegation also showed interest in deeper localization and further opportunities in the mobile phone and electronics manufacturing sector.

Khan said Pakistan and China had considerable potential to strengthen cooperation in electronics manufacturing, mobile devices and technology transfer.

He added that closer industrial collaboration could attract investment, strengthen domestic supply chains and increase export capacity.

The adviser reiterated the government’s ambition to transform Pakistan from a market focused mainly on mobile phone assembly into a competitive electronics manufacturing and export hub.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing interest in exploring investment, deeper localization and long-term industrial cooperation.