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National Recognition · CPEC

Recognized at
the highest
levels

Century Steel's establishment in Pakistan has been endorsed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Chinese Ambassador — a testament to its strategic national importance.

Endorsed by
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Framework
China-Pakistan CPEC
Location
Rashakai SEZ, KPK
Ceremonies
2 Official Events
Foundation stone ceremony at Century Steel Rashakai
Foundation Stone Ceremony
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Foundation Stone Ceremony

The day Pakistan's
steel future began

The foundation stone laying marked the official launch of Century Steel's Pakistan operations — a historic moment for CPEC's industrial chapter. With the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Chinese Ambassador both present, this ceremony signaled the highest level of bilateral commitment to the project.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Ambassador Nong Rong
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif meeting at Century Steel with Pakistan and China flags
"A symbol of partnership, progress, and prosperity."
Mr. Chunjian Li · CEO, Century Steel Pakistan
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Equipment Inauguration

First machinery arrives
at Karachi Port

The first batch of Century Steel's world-class machinery and equipment was officially received at Karachi Port — a milestone marking the physical arrival of the project on Pakistani soil. Chinese and Pakistani government representatives attended to mark the occasion.

Consul General Li Bijian
Chinese Consul General in Karachi
Federal Minister Asad Umar
Federal Planning & Development Minister
CPEC Rashakai SEZ official ceremony
Karachi Port · Equipment Inauguration
Present at both ceremonies

Government dignitaries

Century Steel's recognition spans both Pakistani and Chinese leadership — a reflection of the project's significance within the CPEC bilateral framework.

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan
NR
Ambassador Nong Rong
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan
China
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Consul General Li Bijian
Chinese Consul General in Karachi
China
AU
Federal Minister Asad Umar
Federal Planning & Development Minister
Pakistan
Why it matters

Century Steel within CPEC

1
Anchor industrial project
Century Steel is one of the flagship manufacturing investments under CPEC's Special Economic Zone initiative — designed to drive Pakistan's industrial self-sufficiency.
2
Technology transfer at scale
Beyond steel, Century Steel brings Chinese industrial expertise and technology to Pakistan — building local capability across multiple sectors.
3
Bilateral partnership symbol
The attendance of both Pakistani and Chinese leadership at every ceremony reflects Century Steel's unique position as a symbol of the Pak-China economic relationship.
Century Steel facility under construction at Rashakai SEZ
Rashakai SEZ · Facility Construction
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