Pak-China eye potential of building materials sector

Demand growing in Pakistan due to rapid urbanisation

BEIJING:

The Linqu Building Materials Special Session, as part of the 2023 Weifang International Procurement Festival, was held in Linqu, Shandong on December 23, which provided a platform for international representatives to connect.

Eagle Star Supply Chain CEO Tahir Zaman Muhammad, who is also a prominent Pakistani business representative, received significant attention during his participation in the event.

“I am honoured to have been invited to participate in this event. The organisation of procurement festivals within industrial clusters provides an excellent opportunity to connect with outstanding and reliable suppliers,” said Muhammad.

He also highlighted the increasing interest and potential for collaboration between the building material industries of China and Pakistan. Linqu city is renowned for its abundant resource base, advanced manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive supply chain. Its products, including ceramics, glass, cement and steel, enjoy high demand both domestically and internationally.

“This event has given me valuable insights into the significant influence of Linqu and has introduced me to several high-quality building material enterprises,” said Muhammad, who was impressed by the thriving building materials industry in Linqu.

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Pakistan is currently witnessing a growing demand for building materials due to rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development initiatives. The country’s expertise in areas such as marble, granite and textiles presents promising opportunities for collaboration with Linqu’s building materials sector.

“I am determined to engage in further negotiations for future collaboration. I aim to introduce more potential partners to Linqu, fostering increased cooperation and contributing to the strong friendship between China and Pakistan,” he stated.

Earlier, a Pakistani delegation, led by Faisal Saleem, PTI Senator and Muhammad Imran Masood, member of the Board of Investment, visited Anlu International Technology Company in Beijing. The delegation held in-depth discussion with the company’s chairman on smart city construction in Pakistan.

The company has also participated in the construction of Peshawar BRT Project and Lahore Safe City Project.

The article originally appeared on the China Economic Net

Published in The Express Tribune, December 26^th, 2023.

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