Pakistan has assured complete facilitation to Chinese FinTech giant Fintopia China for launching digital financing initiatives in the country, reinforcing Islamabad’s push to attract technology driven foreign investment and deepen Pak-China economic cooperation.
The assurance was given by Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during a high-level meeting with a Fintopia China delegation at the BOI headquarters in Islamabad. The minister underlined that Pakistan and China share an “iron-clad friendship” and that cooperation in investment and technology sectors is expanding steadily under the shared vision of both governments.
He noted that Fintopia’s engagement follows its participation in the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference held in Beijing in September 2025 during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit, reflecting sustained bilateral momentum in economic collaboration.
Highlighting Pakistan’s market strength, the minister said the country, as the world’s fifth most populous nation, offers vast opportunities for FinTech and digital financial services. He emphasized that technology-led growth is a central pillar of the government’s economic strategy.
“Digital finance can play a transformative role in empowering SMEs, supporting small businesses, and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities for youth,” the minister said, adding that the government is keen to welcome innovative financial solutions.
The Fintopia delegation expressed strong interest in launching a digital financing venture in Pakistan and exploring structured collaboration with both public and private sector stakeholders. They were briefed on key reforms such as the Business Facilitation Center (BFC) and the Asaan Karobar Act, designed to ease doing business and cut regulatory delays.
Officials also highlighted attractive incentives available in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), particularly for high-growth and technology-oriented investments.
Reiterating the government’s stance, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured Fintopia of full support for any investment, partnership, pilot project, or digital finance initiative, stating that facilitating investors remains a top national priority.