25/08/2026
Strengthening Pakistan–China Collaboration at Tariq Sharif Smart City
A distinguished delegation led by Mr. Farrukh Alvi, CEO Wise Mining and Member of WHEG, visited Tariq Sharif Smart City, comprising Mr. Jenssen Chang, Vice President, Shandong Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai, CEO of Sinion SMART Connection (Pvt.) Ltd. and Member of NSTP, NUST Islamabad; Mr. Zhang Xiaoyu, General Manager, Wuxi Rafiki Technology Co., Ltd.; Mr. Gu Xiaoping, Co-Founder, Wuxi Rafiki Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ms. Wang Hui, Vice Director, International Economic and Trade Committee, Shanghai International Cooperation Association of Small & Medium Enterprises.
The delegation was briefed on the vision, development and future planning of Tariq Sharif Smart City, followed by a detailed visit to the project and the University of Potohar. The delegation expressed great appreciation for the development, world-class facilities and future vision of the University. Discussions focused on establishing research and innovation centres at UoP, developing student and academic exchange programmes with Chinese universities, and exploring investment opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with Chinese companies, particularly through Ms. Wang Hui. The visit marked a promising step towards stronger Pakistan–China collaboration in education, research, technology, investment and innovation.
Muhammad Farukh Alvi