In a major step toward strengthening digital ties between China and Pakistan, the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad hosted a special delegation of Pakistan’s most prominent digital media influencers and publishers. The visit was organized in collaboration with the Center for Regional Connectivity with Shared Future (CRCSF) to foster digital cooperation, counter misinformation, and enhance public understanding of China’s development model.
Influential Delegation of Pakistan’s Digital Leaders
The delegation featured well-known figures from Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, including Maarij Farooq and Moiz Farooq (Pakistan Economic Network), Laiba Farooq (Ittehad Digital Network), Kashaf e Murtaza (Pakistan TV), Talha Ahad (CEO, The Centrum Media), Talal Chaudhry (CEO, TechJuice), Hamza Bhatti, Seemal Rehan, Imran Ghazali (CEO, Optimize Digital), Hammad Ali Nasir (CEO, Adcelerate 360), Ammaar Bin Saleem (Host, Outloud with Ammaar), Bakhtwar Raja, Palwash Abbasi, Mir Haris Ali, Ammar Alvi (Digital Communications Department, Government of Pakistan), Ibrahim Afridi (Founder, Greenova8), and Waseem Ghaffar (Digital Team, Prime Minister’s Office).
China-Pakistan Digital Cooperation Emphasized
Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy, welcomed the delegation and referred to China and Pakistan as “ironclad brothers.” He encouraged both nations to collaborate in the digital media space to promote truthful narratives and counter propaganda.
“The China-Pakistan relationship is strong, but its digital visibility must grow so that Pakistan’s youth fully appreciates the depth of this friendship,” Mr. Shi stated.
He also expressed the Embassy’s willingness to facilitate future influencer visits to China, allowing them to witness the country’s technological and economic progress firsthand.
Briefing on China’s Development Achievements & CPEC
Embassy officials delivered an in-depth presentation on China’s poverty alleviation success, which has lifted over 800 million people out of poverty, describing it as one of humanity’s greatest achievements. They also addressed Western disinformation and encouraged Pakistani digital leaders to advocate for balanced and fact-based narratives.
A major portion of the dialogue focused on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which officials called a “joint child” of both nations. They dismissed speculation about CPEC’s slowdown, emphasizing that Phase II would open new opportunities for youth, startups, and digital innovators.
Delegates Pledge Support for Positive Engagement
Participants including Hamza Bhatti, Talha Ahad, Imran Ghazali, Hammad Ali Nasir, Ammaar Bin Saleem, and others praised the initiative for offering grounded insights into China’s policies, economy, and bilateral vision.
They affirmed that digital diplomacy and people-to-people exchange would play a vital role in strengthening Pakistan-China friendship beyond traditional media and government channels.
