PM Shehbaz approves 20 trade and investment officer posts in China to boost exports

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to establish 20 new trade posts across Pakistan’s Embassy in Beijing and consulates in China has sparked mixed reactions. Approved during the ECC meeting on November 2, the initiative aims to boost Pakistan’s exports and address its trade deficit with China. While officials highlight the need for local staff skilled in Chinese language and business practices to improve trade relations, some, like economist Dr. Kaiser Bengali, criticize the move as unnecessary bureaucracy, arguing that industrial revival is key to export growth. The new posts will be allocated among Pakistan’s Embassy in Beijing and consulates in Chengdu, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shanghai.