Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and a high-level delegation from the Chinese Embassy held discussions on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities in Islamabad’s digital infrastructure and tourism sectors.
The meeting, held at CDA Headquarters, was chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and attended by Minister Counselor Mr. Yang Guangyuan, Second Secretary Mr. Xie Yang, and Attache Mr. Yang Depang from the Chinese Embassy. Senior CDA officials were also present.
During the meeting, Chairman Randhawa highlighted Islamabad’s potential as a hub for digital innovation and economic growth. He emphasized the need for Chinese investment in Pakistan’s IT sector, particularly in establishing Tier-4 data centers, which would significantly enhance the country’s digital capabilities.
“The digital economy and IT are the future of Pakistan, and we aim to benefit from China’s expertise in big data and digitization,” Randhawa stated. He further revealed that CDA is in the process of identifying suitable locations for these data centers in the capital.
The Chinese delegation expressed a strong interest in supporting Islamabad’s digital transformation and praised CDA’s urban development initiatives. They assured full cooperation in advancing technological infrastructure in the city.
In addition to digital investments, the meeting also focused on boosting Islamabad’s tourism sector. The delegation appreciated CDA’s efforts to develop world-class recreational facilities, including an electric cable car, the Islamabad Eye Ferris wheel, a theme park, and a zipline in F-9 Park.
Chairman Randhawa underscored Islamabad’s untapped tourism potential, citing its natural beauty and strategic location as key factors in attracting both domestic and international visitors.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors, with a shared vision of making Islamabad a modern, sustainable, and technologically advanced city. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with further discussions expected to materialize these investment opportunities.
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