In FY17 alone, China-Pakistan merchandise trade volume has increased to USD 12.2 billion from a level of USD 7.4 billion in FY13. With the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) now taking shape in the form of completion of various projects, the trade and financial linkages between the two countries are set to increase exponentially in the near future.
In this perspective, as the CPEC continues to mature and more infrastructure projects are initiated, Specialized Economic Zones are established, and trade starts to flow faster; more and more economic and business opportunities will be created for the banking sector that can be capitalized with careful business strategies.