08/04/2026
The introduction of clear policies has been urged by economic experts so that Chinese solar manufacturing can be successfully attracted under the Green CPEC Alliance. During a regional conference hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute, critical lessons were drawn from the Southeast Asian solar boom so that local manufacturing could be anchored in Pakistan. Credible investment facilitation, policy stability, and thorough investor risk protection were heavily emphasized by speakers as necessary conditions for regional competitiveness. Furthermore, the urgent removal of ex*****on gaps within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was heavily stressed by economic officials.
Pakistan's unprecedented solar growth has been inextricably linked to China's industrial power, and massive import figures exceeding 50 gigawatts of solar panels were noted by September 2025. Approximately 25.3% of the nation's utility electricity was provided by solar energy between January and April 2025. A solar demand shock driven entirely by imports was highlighted by climate officials, and the emergence of "negative daytime demand" in major cities was cited as a primary driver for urgent tariff and market reforms. Moreover, the strategic window currently offered by cheap Chinese solar modules was pointed out by policymakers.
It was emphasized by investment advisors that speed, certainty, and enforceability are required by foreign investors so that initial interest can be successfully converted into committed capital. Empty policy promises, which are often broken by poor implementation realities, were strictly warned against. Ultimately, it was concluded that domestic industrial ambitions must be meticulously balanced with investability, and logistical bottlenecks within SEZs must be removed so that investor confidence can be strengthened.
