{"id":75737,"date":"2026-10-20T21:54:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baldiyattimes.com\/?p=75737"},"modified":"2026-10-20T21:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:54:07","slug":"outcomes-of-sindh-cms-china-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baldiyattimes.com\/?p=75737","title":{"rendered":"*Outcomes of Sindh CM\u2019s China visit*"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah briefed the cabinet on the outcomes of his recent visit to China, highlighting new opportunities for investment, technology transfer and cooperation in energy, agriculture, water management, education, healthcare and industrial development.The Cabinet emphasised the need for immediate follow-up to translate the agreements and discussions into practical projects that create jobs, strengthen the provincial economy and improve public services.The Chief Minister informed the Cabinet that Sindh and China\u2019s Hubei province had agreed to deepen their longstanding partnership, which began in 2009 and was formalised through a sister-province agreement in 2021. The Cabinet endorsed the proposal to establish a Joint Cooperation Council between Sindh and Hubei to coordinate initiatives, monitor progress and advance cooperation in priority sectors. The Investment Department was directed to maintain contact with Chinese counterparts and pursue the proposals discussed during the visit.During the visit, the Sindh delegation toured the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world\u2019s largest hydropower projects, to study its flood-management, electricity-generation and navigation systems. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of learning from China\u2019s experience in water-resource management, flood control and river navigation, particularly in view of Sindh\u2019s water needs and the protection of the Indus Delta. The delegation also proposed a sister-city arrangement between Yichang and Sukkur, while inviting Chinese companies to participate in the bidding process for Sukkur Barrage gates and explore opportunities in water-transmission and pipeline projects.The Cabinet was informed that the Sindh Investment and Trade Conference in Shanghai attracted more than 400 delegates and resulted in 36 memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Of these, 12 were signed by the Sindh government, five by the Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company and 19 by private-sector companies. The agreements and proposed partnerships cover energy, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, digital infrastructure, electric-vehicle charging, education and technical skills. The Cabinet stressed that the relevant departments must pursue these commitments to develop viable investment projects.In the energy sector, discussions with Shanghai Electric Group covered Thar coal value addition,coal-to-chemicals technology, the use of mine water for agriculture, renewable energy, solar power and battery storage. Shanghai Electric also undertook to prepare a conceptual proposal for a seawater desalination plant for Karachi. Cooperation with Chinese companies will also be pursued to modernise Thar coal mining, improve operational efficiency and promote technology transfer.The Chief Minister also briefed the Cabinet on meetings with Chinese agricultural companies regarding hybrid rice seeds, sunflower and rapeseed cultivation, biofertilisers and agricultural research. One company reported that hybrid rice initiatives had helped increase yields in Sindh from 50 to 80 maunds per acre. The Agriculture Department was directed to follow up on these claims and explore opportunities to improve productivity through modern seeds, research and farmer training.In education, the delegation visited Central China Normal University in Wuhan, where it reviewed smart classrooms, artificial intelligence-based teaching and digital learning systems. Discussions covered scholarships, teacher training, research partnerships and student exchanges, while the university was invited to explore establishing a campus or joint academic programmes at Karachi\u2019s Education City. The delegation also examined Wuhan\u2019s AI-enabled urban operations centre, which uses data from approximately 220,000 cameras to support traffic management, emergency response and city administration. Cooperation with Huawei in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and smart-city technologies was also discussed.The cabinet was further informed about meetings with Hubei officials, Chinese businesses and the Mayor of Shanghai to strengthen trade and investment ties, including cooperation between Karachi and Shanghai, which are sister cities. The CM directed the relevant departments to maintain active engagement with Chinese institutions and companies, follow up on the MoUs and proposals, and convert the outcomes of the visit into concrete projects for Sindh.The Chief Minister said the purpose of cooperation with China was to generate economic opportunities,\"\" create employment, strengthen local industries and deliver better facilities to the people of Sindh.Huawei partnership to advance Sindh\u2019s digital transformationThe CM told the on his visit to Huawei\u2019s advanced campus in China, highlighting opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, smart cities, digital governance and data infrastructure.He recalled that during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when businesses and cities across the world were forced to shut down, Huawei decided to establish an independent campus to ensure business continuity under even the most challenging circumstances. Located around 200 kilometres from Shanghai, the approximately 1,000-acre campus accommodates 30,000 to 35,000 employees and includes offices, residential facilities, hospitals, schools, recreational spaces, an artificial lake and an internal railway network. The company began operations at the new campus in 2023.The CM said the visit included detailed meetings with Huawei\u2019s management and tours of its data centres, AI facilities and manufacturing operations. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to strengthen cooperation in AI, cloud computing, smart cities, digital governance and AI-enabled smart parks.He said Sindh had already made significant progress in digital governance, with Cabinet meetings conducted through a fully digital system. Cooperation with Huawei could take the province\u2019s digital transformation to the next level, particularly in improving public services, strengthening governance and developing modern technological infrastructure.Mr Shah also highlighted Karachi\u2019s strategic location, international connectivity and major seaports as potential advantages for establishing a large-scale data centre serving regional and international markets. He said Huawei had expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Pakistan, and its president was expected to visit the country. The Sindh Investment Department was directed to pursue the proposals and translate the understanding reached during the visit into practical projects.The Chief Minister described the China visit as successful and expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for its continued friendship and cooperation. He said the historic relationship between Pakistan and China, initiated under Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, strengthened by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and consistently promoted by President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, remained central to Pakistan\u2019s development vision.He reaffirmed that Sindh would take the lead in advancing this longstanding partnership, turning cooperation into investment, technological progress, employment opportunities and improved public services for the people of the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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