Punjab Board of Investment and Trade - PBIT

On this World Milk Day, let's celebrate the unsung heroes of Pakistan's dairy revolution — and commit to unlocking its full potential.

From humble rural farms to thriving peri-urban dairies, Pakistan's dairy sector is a quiet giant — sustaining millions of families and powering the national economy.

Here's what the data says:

🥛 65–66 million tons of milk produced every year
🐃 62% from buffalo | 36% from cows
🏡 80% produced by small-scale rural farmers
📈 11% contribution to national GDP
👨‍🌾 8 million+ rural families depend on this sector

Yet 97% of milk still moves through informal channels — which means the potential for organized, modernized growth is enormous.

Eid ul Adha Mubarak!
As we commemorate this timeless tradition, let us renew our collective commitment — to a stronger Pakistan, a prosperous Punjab, and a future defined by progress, unity, and shared success.

A sea of white. Millions of hearts. One direction. Labbaik! The most beautiful gathering on earth. Hajj Mubarak to all.

Minister for Industries, Commerce & Investment, Punjab, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, has signed a landmark MOU with IBI Co. Ltd. (Group)—a Chinese industrial powerhouse valued at RMB 93.5 billion on the Chinese Stock Exchange—unlocking a new era of Chinese investment in Punjab.
Under the CPEC framework, IBI’s newly established Pakistan Digital Economy HQ will drive high-priority joint ventures across: Renewable Energy (Solar & Battery Storage), Electric Vehicles & Automotive, ICT, Advanced Chemicals, and Textile Engineering.
A 70-member IBI delegation, partnering with Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, is set to activate transformative investment opportunities across the province.
2026 is Punjab’s breakthrough year for investment. 🇵🇰🇨🇳

Strengthening strategic economic ties, the China Desk of Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT), Industries, Commerce & Investment Department (IC&ID), Government of Punjab, facilitated the visit of H.E. Mr. Sun Yan, Consul General of China, to M3 Industrial City / Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad.
The high-level engagement, chaired by FIEDMC CEO, Engr. Qurat-ul-Ain Memon and attended by key government officials including the Commissioner Faisalabad, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad, the team of the Special Protection Unit (SPU), and the Additional Secretary (FNS), Home Department, focused on reinforcing security frameworks for Chinese enterprises and nationals operating within Punjab’s Special Economic Zones.
Leading Chinese investors, including Time Ceramics, Deli JW, and Green Crockery, also participated—reflecting Punjab’s continued commitment to fostering a secure, investor-friendly industrial ecosystem for international partners.

PBIT engaged a Chinese Business namely M/s. Beijing Future Secure Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. on the sidelines of Pak-China B2B Conference in Lahore where team PBIT pitched the sellable business potential of Punjab and the competitive advantages it offers in the Special Economic Zones. During the initial discussion, the Chinese company expressed great interest and a followup meeting was scheduled at PBIT Office followed by a day-long site visits of the Special Economic Zones. PBIT facilitated the site visits of Quaid-e-Azam Business Park (QABP)/PIEDMC (Sheikhopura) and M3 Industrial City and Allama Iqbal Industrial City (AIIC)/FIEDMC Faisalabad.
Detailed briefings were made by teams/management of PIEDMC & FIEDMC while the site visits helped the Chinese counterparts to assess the scope of establishing the business line in Punjab.
PBIT in its primary role as the Investment Promotion Agency of Punjab assured best possible facilitation to the Chinese Business Company in Punjab.

This Labour Day, PBIT salutes the resilience, skill, and dedication of every worker driving our investment ecosystem forward. We remain committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environments that honor labor rights and fuel sustainable development.

Chinese company Dongjin Power Tech has partnered with the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) to invest $15 million in a state-of-the-art dry battery manufacturing plant inside Punjab's Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The memorandum was signed in a formal ceremony by PBIT CEO Mr. Zeeshan Shabbir Rana and Dongjin CEO Mr. Hu Ge. This project will not only power countless devices but also boost local industry, create new jobs, and reduce Pakistan's dependence on imported batteries. PBIT has pledged full support to ensure a smooth journey from groundbreaking to grand opening. This partnership proves that Punjab is fast becoming a top destination for high-value, sustainable foreign investment.

Following the landmark visit of the Chief Minister of Punjab to Japan in August 2025, CEO NutriCo Morinaga (Pvt.) Ltd., Mr. Tetsuhisa Kato, called upon CEO PBIT, Mr. Zeeshan Shabbir Rana, at the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade. During this high-level meeting, the two leaders explored strategic avenues to expand NutriCo Morinaga’s existing facility into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)—a move poised to unlock new industrial potential. Beyond this expansion, the discussion also focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Punjab and Japan, with a shared commitment to facilitating greater Japanese investment into the region. A promising step toward deeper cooperation and economic growth! 🇯🇵🇵🇰