LAHORE – The 4th Health, Engineering, and Minerals Show (HEMS) in Lahore witnessed an unprecedented turnout of over 200 Chinese companies, marking a milestone in Pakistan-China economic cooperation.
This year’s event doubled the participation from 2024, showcasing China’s growing interest in Pakistan’s healthcare, engineering, and mining sectors. Business-to-business (B2B) meetings led to 37 agreements worth $435 million, including a $60 million quartz stone export deal and an $80 million technology transfer agreement in the electric vehicle sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a networking dinner with over 800 delegates from 50 countries, praising the Chinese delegation’s active engagement. Discussions focused on easing investment processes and fostering long-term partnerships in priority sectors.
The event highlighted Pakistan’s potential as a regional investment hub, with agreements spanning medical devices, minerals, real estate, and branding of Pakistani products for global markets.
