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August 2025: Inaugurating the Challenge Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on August 15, 2025 — a landmark project for Pakistan’s textile industry


Our sincere gratitude to His Excellency, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, for inaugurating the Challenge Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on August 15, 2025 — a landmark project for Pakistan’s textile industry. We are proud that Pak China Investment Company Limited (PCICL) acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger and Advisor for project financing and working capital requirements, enabling the establishment of Pakistan’s first fully integrated garment SEZ. With a planned production capacity of 5 million garments per month, generating an estimated USD 400 million in annual exports, the project will create over 20,000 jobs. This initiative is a testament to the enduring Pakistan–China friendship and our commitment to promoting bilateral economic cooperation, sustainable development, and export-led growth. Our special thanks to all major electronic and print media outlets for their detailed coverage of the event.