Summary This includes strengthening road networks and improving the resilience of Gwadar-linked logistics chains, which are critical for bilateral trade.
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The government plans to double agricultural exports to China and the Gulf region by 2035 by adopting climate-smart techniques under the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan.
According to an official document, this plan marks a strategic shift, integrating climate resilience and green growth initiatives with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to strengthen infrastructure, boost exports to China, and attract sustainable investment.
The plan highlights that the major infrastructure, including highways, ports, and energy transmission systems along the CPEC routes, will be upgraded to withstand increasing environmental stress.
This includes strengthening road networks and improving the resilience of Gwadar-linked logistics chains, which are critical for bilateral trade.
Under the plan, Pakistan will develop its first-ever Agricultural Trade Hub at Gwadar Port to leverage the CPEC’s connectivity to access larger markets and improve cold-chain logistics.
The government also plans to transition existing Special Economic Zones (SEZs), many developed under the CPEC, into Green Economic Zones (GEZs). These zones will adopt clean energy, circular economy practices, and environmentally sustainable manufacturing to meet international standards and boost export competitiveness, including in Chinese markets.
The integration of climate-smart policies with the CPEC will not only protect critical investments but also position Pakistan as a regional hub for green manufacturing and trade.
By aligning climate resilience with economic corridors, the country aims to unlock new investment opportunities, enhance export capacity, and deepen economic cooperation with China.
The plan envisions that such measures will transform climate challenges into economic gains while reinforcing Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China under the evolving CPEC framework.
