1. 179辆中国电动巴士运抵卡拉奇，助力巴基斯坦推进绿色交通转型
179 Chinese electric buses arrive in Karachi, strengthening Pakistan’s shift towards green transport
巴基斯坦升级公共交通基础设施、推广清洁出行的工作再添助力，179辆来自中国的电动巴士抵达卡拉奇门户码头多用途有限公司（KGTML），彰显中国制造交通技术在当地交通产业转型中发挥日益重要的作用。
卡拉奇港务局（KPT）周四下午确认，该批货物已于周三由“瑞宁6号”（MV RUINING 6）货轮自中国营口运抵。港务局协助该货轮靠港，并在码头完成巴士卸船作业。
这批货物目的地为塔克西拉军营的马加拉重型工业有限公司，是经由卡拉奇港——巴基斯坦主要国际贸易口岸之一——入境的一批重要现代化交通装备。
对巴基斯坦而言，电动交通的长期成效不仅取决于巴士采购，还需要建立配套体系，实现高效运营与维保。完善的充电设施、稳定的电力供应、经过培训的技术人员、维保机制以及规范的电池处置，是保障电动公共交通稳定可靠、具备成本效益的关键。
电动巴士车队的扩容，还有助于培育本地技术能力，为车辆维保、电气系统、交通管理相关企业创造新的商机。
Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its public transport infrastructure and promote cleaner mobility have received another boost with the arrival of 179 electric buses from China at Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML), highlighting the expanding role of Chinese-manufactured transport technology in the country’s evolving mobility sector.
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the consignment had arrived from Yingkou, China, aboard the vessel MV RUINING 6 on Wednesday. The port authority facilitated the vessel’s arrival and the discharge of the buses at the terminal.
The shipment is destined for Margalla Heavy Industries Limited in Taxila Cantonment and represents a significant consignment of modern transport equipment arriving through Karachi, one of Pakistan’s principal gateways for international trade.
For Pakistan, the long-term success of electric mobility will depend not only on procuring buses but also on establishing the systems needed to operate and maintain them efficiently. Adequate charging facilities, dependable electricity supplies, trained technicians, maintenance arrangements and responsible battery disposal will be important to ensuring that electric public transport remains reliable and cost-effective.
The expansion of electric bus fleets could also encourage the development of local technical expertise and create new opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle servicing, electrical systems and transport management.
2. 巴基斯坦谋求蓝色经济协同发展，广州领馆商务参赞出席海南海鲜供应链大会
Pakistan Seeks Blue Economy Synergy as Diplomat Joins Hainan Seafood Supply Chain Conference
巴基斯坦驻广州总领事馆商务参赞穆罕默德·伊姆兰，于10月21日出席在海口举办的亚太（海南）海鲜产业供应链大会（APSIC 2026）开幕式。海口是滨海城市，也是海南自贸港核心枢纽。伊姆兰在会上表示，他感受到亚太海鲜产业蓬勃发展的动能，也见证各方进一步挖掘蓝色经济潜力的共同愿景。
本次大会发布《2026亚太海鲜产业供应链合作倡议》，揭牌成立亚太海鲜产业供应链联盟，同期公布年度“亚太海鲜优质品牌”榜单，标志着该领域区域深度合作迈出新步伐。
在主题为“蓝色伙伴 共享机遇——亚太海鲜供应链合作与未来”的圆桌对话上，伊姆兰与商会负责人、企业高管，以及来自法国、东盟国家及其他地区的领事官员，围绕跨境流通、贸易便利化、长期产业协作等议题交流意见。他强调巴基斯坦拥有丰富的海鲜资源，并指出本国强劲的出口表现印证了该产业的发展潜力。
2025-26财年，巴基斯坦海鲜出口额创下5.68亿美元的纪录，主要出口品类包括冻鱼、鱿鱼与墨鱼、鱼粉、虾、蟹。中国仍是巴基斯坦第一大海鲜出口目的地。2025全年，巴基斯坦对华海鲜出口额接近2.55亿美元。伊姆兰常驻的广东省，是巴基斯坦冻鱼最大进口目的地，按货值与货量统计，进口冻鱼达848万公斤，货值1570万美元。
Pakistan is seeking to deepen cooperation in the blue economy across the Asia-Pacific region, with a commercial diplomat highlighting the country’s seafood resources and export performance at a major industry gathering in China’s Hainan province.
Muhammad Imran, Commercial Counselor at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, joined the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific (Hainan) Seafood Industry Supply Chain Conference (APSIC 2026) on October 21 in Haikou, a coastal city and a key hub of the Hainan Free Trade Port, where he said he felt the vibrant momentum of the Asia-Pacific seafood sector and witnessed the shared vision of all parties to further explore the blue economy.
The conference featured the release of the “2026 Asia-Pacific Seafood Industry Supply Chain Cooperation Initiative,” the unveiling of the Asia-Pacific Seafood Industry Supply Chain Alliance, and the simultaneous publication of the annual “Asia-Pacific Seafood Premium Brands” list, marking a step toward deeper regional collaboration in the sector.
During the roundtable dialogue themed “Blue Partners, Shared Opportunities - Cooperation and Future of the Asia-Pacific Seafood Supply Chain,” Imran exchanged views with chamber leaders, business executives, and consular officials from France, ASEAN countries, and other regions on cross-border circulation, trade facilitation, and long-term industrial collaboration. Highlighting that Pakistan is blessed with abundant seafood resources, he pointed to the country’s robust export performance as evidence of the sector’s potential.
Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a record $568 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with frozen fish, squid and cuttlefish, fish meal, shrimp, and crab among the leading categories. China has remains Pakistan’s top seafood export destination. For the full year 2025, Pakistan’s seafood shipments to China reached nearly $255 million. Guangdong Province, where Imran is stationed, emerged as the largest destination for Pakistani frozen fish by value and volume, importing 8.48 million kilograms worth $15.7 million.
A concurrent exhibition, which runs from October 20 to 22, is being held alongside the conference, where Imran reiterated the expectation of smooth supply chain linkages with Asia-Pacific partners for mutual benefit and joint embrace of new opportunities in the blue economy.
3. 中企完成拉合尔1.5亿美元纺织项目进场道路
Chinese firm completes access road for $150m Lahore textile project
在旁遮普省政府支持下，中国纺织企业Challenge Fashion（私营）有限公司已建成一条3公里长进场道路，连通主干道与该企业位于拉合尔、占地约100英亩的在建服装工厂。
据企业测算，该经济特区（SEZ）项目预计最高可创造5亿美元外汇收入，并提供约3万个就业岗位。
该公司一位负责人向《瓜达尔快讯》表示，工厂基础设施预计将于2027年3月完工。
Challenge Fashion计划在3至5年内投资1.5亿美元，而纺织原料、辅料等配套产业预计还将吸引额外1亿美元投资。
该负责人介绍，目前该公司服装辅料80%以上依靠进口。
Challenge Fashion还计划打造一体化纺织产业园，配备先进自动化设备、可持续生产体系以及现代化管理模式。
该产业园将完善本地供应链、提升产业工人技能，并为有意在巴基斯坦落地生产的中国中小企业提供配套载体。
该负责人重点提及巴基斯坦产品进入欧洲市场的优惠准入待遇、《中巴自由贸易协定》，以及开拓非洲、中东、北美纺织市场的机遇。
With support from the Punjab government, Chinese textile company Challenge Fashion (Pvt.) Ltd. has completed a three-kilometre access road linking the main highway to its garment factory under construction on a roughly 100-acre site in Lahore.
The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project is expected to generate up to $500 million in foreign exchange earnings and create approximately 30,000 jobs, according to company projections.
A company official told Gwadar Pro that factory infrastructure is expected to be completed in March 2027.
Challenge Fashion plans to invest $150 million over three to five years, while supporting industries, including textile materials and accessories, could attract another $100 million.
The official said more than 80 percent of the company's garment accessories are currently imported.
Challenge Fashion also aims to develop an integrated textile industrial park featuring advanced automated machinery, sustainable production systems and modern management practices.
The park would strengthen local supply chains, improve workforce skills and provide facilities for Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to establish manufacturing operations in Pakistan.
The official highlighted Pakistan's preferential access to European markets, the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and opportunities to serve textile markets in Africa, the Middle East and North America.
