Jack Ma Visits Pakistan: A Look at the Potential for Bilateral Cooperation
Jack Ma Visits Pakistan: A Look at the Potential for Bilateral Cooperation Jack Ma, the co-founder and former chairman of Alibaba Group, made a surprise visit to Pakistan on July 1, 2023. The visit, which was purely private in nature, lasted for two days and saw Ma meet with a number of Pakistani officials and business leaders. Ma's visit comes at a time when Pakistan is looking to boost its economic ties with China. The two countries have already signed a number of major economic agreements in recent years, and Ma's visit is seen as a further sign of China's commitment to Pakistan. During his visit, Ma met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, and a number of other government officials. He also met with the CEOs of several Pakistani businesses, including Telenor Pakistan, Engro Corporation, and Habib Bank Limited. The focus of Ma's discussions with Pakistani officials was on the potential for cooperation in the areas of e-commerce, logis