In a development that could give Pakistan’s tech industry a major boost, Chinese technology manufacturer HYF is considering setting up a laptop and tablet production plant in the country.
The move was discussed in a meeting on Monday between Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, and the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
HYF, a well-known name in the electronics sector, specializes in producing laptops, tablets, and fingerprint devices. If the company goes ahead with its plans, Pakistan could see its first large-scale manufacturing facility for these high-demand products, reducing dependence on imports and opening doors for job creation.
Government’s strong focus on tech investment
During the meeting, Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given clear instructions to extend maximum facilitation to Chinese investors. He reassured the HYF team that their investments would be “fully secure” in Pakistan, reflecting the government’s commitment to building investor confidence.
As part of this vision, the government is preparing to launch a Mobile Device Policy, which is now going to expand beyond smartphones to cover laptops and tablets. Officials keep on believing that this will not only encourage local production but also make modern devices more affordable for Pakistani consumers.
Investor-Friendly Measures
For attracting investment, the government has made some of the major alterations to its visa policy for Chinese investors. Now, visit and business visas can be released within 24 to 72 hours — a step welcomed by Chinese companies looking for quicker access to Pakistan’s growing market.
The SAPM has given instructions to the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) and the Engineering Development Board (EDB) to provide full technical and administrative support to HYF so the project can move forward smoothly.
What This Means for Pakistan
If HYF establishes its plant in Pakistan, the benefits could be far-reaching: lower prices for laptops and tablets, new opportunities for local suppliers and skill development for Pakistani workers, and an important step toward making the country a regional hub for electronics manufacturing.
For a country where millions of young people heavily depend on affordable devices for education and work, this initiative could prove to be a real game changer.