Home Minister also holds talks with Sindh CM Murad on law and order amid regional tensions
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi on April 15, 2026, welcomed by Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong.
KARACHI:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong at the Chinese Consulate where he discussed bilateral cooperation, facilities for Chinese investors and security related issues.
The interior minister assured Yundong that issues faced by Chinese businessmen would be resolved on a priority basis, adding that a conference would soon be held in Islamabad for this purpose.
He also extended an invitation to Yundong, along with Chinese businessmen in Karachi, to attend the conference.
Naqvi was also briefed about the measures taken to protect Chinese citizens in Pakistan.
Naqvi said that Chinese investors played an important role in the building and development of Pakistan. Chinese investors will get facilities at all levels, he said, adding that attracting maximum Chinese investment in Pakistan was a key objective.
The Home Secretary also assured the Consul General that providing Chinese businessmen with a business-friendly environment remains a priority.
Yundong thanked Naqvi for his active role in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the countries.
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Separately, Naqvi also met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and held discussions on law and order in the country and the ongoing tensions in the region. Matters of common interest and security issues were also discussed.
Noting that national unity remains indispensable in the current regional situation, the Chief Minister added that the political and military leadership was making full efforts to reduce regional tensions.
Naqvi said during the meeting that necessary measures were taken to maintain law and order in the country.
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A day earlier, Naqvi called on the business community to repatriate some of the overseas-owned wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years.
Addressing business leaders in Karachi, the minister said that if traders act decisively, up to $10 billion can return to Pakistan before the upcoming budget.
He encouraged investors to use existing financial channels, including Roshan Digital Accounts, to bring back between 20-30% of their offshore funds.
Assuring the business community that the government would provide a more conducive and business-friendly environment, Naqvi emphasized that Pakistan offered some of the highest returns on investment globally.
“If you invest in Pakistan, the level of profit available here is unmatched anywhere in the world,” he said.
The minister revealed that a proposal was being drawn up to introduce a special passport for genuine business people, similar to official and diplomatic passports. The proposal will soon be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“The initiative aims to ease visa-related challenges faced by legitimate traders, especially for travel to countries such as China, the US, Europe and the UK,” he added.
