By Sumavaya Iqbal 
In a promising development for Pakistan’s technology landscape, GuoDong Group, a prominent Chinese communications company, has signaled intent to invest in Pakistan’s ICT and clean energy sectors.
The announcement came during a high-level meeting in Shanghai between Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja and GuoDong Group’s founder Lu Jie, held on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference.
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom, the Chinese delegation showed keen interest in building telecommunication towers, data centers, and cloud computing infrastructure to support Pakistan’s digital transformation. This move aligns with Pakistan’s broader vision of becoming a digital-first economy.
In addition to ICT, GuoDong Group also outlined interest in the new energy space, including EV charging networks, smart city solutions, and advanced material manufacturing, all key priorities under Pakistan’s New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030.
As Pakistan continues its recovery from a macroeconomic downturn under the IMF’s $7 billion bailout program, foreign direct investment remains a cornerstone of its economic rebound. The government has already begun allocating 2,000MW of electricity for AI and crypto mining data centers—a clear sign of its digital ambitions.
Minister Khawaja extended an open invitation for the GuoDong leadership to visit Pakistan for direct engagements with local stakeholders and regulatory authorities. She emphasized the government’s readiness to provide full support and streamlined facilitation to accelerate this investment agenda.