Pakistan has assured full facilitation to Chinese FinTech company Fintopia China for launching digital financing initiatives in the country, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to attract technology led foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with China. The assurance was conveyed during a meeting held at the Board of Investment in Islamabad, where Federal Minister for BOI Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met a delegation from Fintopia China, according to an official press release. The engagement comes as Pakistan continues to position its digital economy as a key destination for international FinTech players seeking access to emerging markets.
During the meeting, the minister reiterated that Pakistan and China share long standing and trusted relations, adding that bilateral cooperation in investment and technology driven sectors is expanding steadily under the shared vision of both governments. He noted that Fintopia’s engagement followed the company’s participation in the Pakistan China B2B Investment Conference held in Beijing in September 2025, which took place during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit. The minister highlighted that such interactions are translating into concrete investment discussions, particularly in sectors aligned with digital innovation and financial inclusion.
Mr. Sheikh emphasized Pakistan’s strong market fundamentals, pointing out that the country is the world’s fifth most populous nation, offering a large and growing consumer base for FinTech and digital financial services. He stated that technology led growth remains a central priority of the government under the prime minister’s leadership, with a particular focus on expanding access to digital finance. According to the minister, digital financing initiatives have the potential to support small businesses and SMEs by improving access to credit, reducing transaction costs, and enabling faster financial inclusion. He also underlined the role of FinTech in creating entrepreneurial opportunities for youth, especially in urban and semi urban markets where mobile and internet penetration continues to rise.
In response, the Fintopia China delegation expressed strong interest in initiating a digital financing venture in Pakistan and exploring structured collaboration with both public and private sector stakeholders. The delegation was briefed on a range of government reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, including the Business Facilitation Center and the Asaan Karobar Act, which are designed to streamline regulatory processes and reduce administrative hurdles for investors. Officials also shared details of incentives available in Special Economic Zones, particularly for high growth and technology oriented sectors, where investors can benefit from tax concessions and simplified operational frameworks. Mr. Sheikh reiterated that facilitating investors remains a top government priority and assured the delegation of full support for any prospective investment, partnership, pilot project, or digital financing initiative in Pakistan, reinforcing the country’s commitment to building a competitive and inclusive digital financial ecosystem.
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