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Pakistan seeks Chinese energy investment

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Published: Oct. 13, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Pakistan is seeking Chinese investment in its energy sector to ameliorate the country's periodic power shortages.

The International News Network reported Tuesday that Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, making a four-day state visit to China, intends to solicit Chinese investment in Pakistan's power infrastructure as the country is in the midst of the worst power crisis in its history, which is badly affecting business activities. Gilani will point out that Chinese investment, by helping the country achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in turn would boost economic activities, providing Chinese businessmen with new trade and economic opportunities.

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Zahid Maqbool noted that China should open bank branches in Pakistan and reciprocate in assisting Pakistani banks in beginning operations in China to promote trade and economic relations, adding that Pakistan has established a specific Industrial Zone for Chinese investors in Lahore, and China should establish similar zones in China for Pakistani entrepreneurs.

Topics: Syed Yousuf Raza, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani
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