# Pakistan-China economic and infrastructure investment talks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-china-economic-and-infrastructure-investment-talks > Updated: 2026-09-11T18:10:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Pakistan and the Chinese Silk Road Fund (SRF) have engaged in high-level discussions to expand economic and investment cooperation. Initial meetings between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and an SRF delegation led by Chairperson Zhu Jun focused on opportunities in the energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, alongside Pakistan’s privatization programme. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s macroeconomic progress, including improved fiscal discipline and foreign exchange reserves, while emphasizing the need for a predictable policy environment to attract long-term capital. Subsequent discussions in Islamabad expanded on these themes, with the SRF reviewing various private-sector projects. Alongside efforts to secure Chinese investment, the Pakistani government is exploring ways to mobilize additional capital, including a proposed investment platform for overseas Pakistanis to fund national infrastructure projects like railways and highways. The government is also evaluating Public-Private Partnership models for major developments, such as the Main Line-1 railway and the Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Pakistan seeks increased investment from Silk Road Fund and overseas citizens Pakistan is seeking to boost investment through expanded ties with China's Silk Road Fund and a proposed new investment platform designed to channel capital from overseas Pakistanis into national infrastructure 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-seeks-increased-investment-from-silk-road-fund-and-overseas-citizens ### 2026-08-22: Pakistan and Silk Road Fund discuss energy and infrastructure investment Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the Silk Road Fund to discuss investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing to support national economic stability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-silk-road-fund-discuss-energy-and-infrastructure-investment --- Cite as: Pakistan-China economic and infrastructure investment talks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-china-economic-and-infrastructure-investment-talks