China is gearing up to invest Rs. 3 billion in Punjab’s transport sector as part of a broader multi-industry expansion announced during a meeting with Punjab’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Chaudhry Shafique Hussain. Chinese companies Zhihyuzun Group and Shenzhen Sea Energy Power Holding Company confirmed their plans to invest in transport, textiles, and auto parts. Zhihyuzun Group will spearhead the transport investment, while Shenzhen Sea Energy will focus on textile and auto-parts manufacturing. The projects are expected to create around 21,000 jobs, strengthening Punjab’s industrial base and supporting economic growth. The government assured full facilitation through Special Economic Zones, encouraging long-term Chinese collaboration. Formal agreements are expected soon, marking a significant push toward improved infrastructure, mobility, and industrial development in Punjab.
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