KARACHI:

A delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) met with a Saudi business delegation, headed by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council.

The meeting exchanged views on strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, with a particular focus on downstream industrial projects, petrochemicals and sector-specific value-addition opportunities in Pakistan.

KCCI representatives stressed Pakistan's urgent need for strategic downstream petrochemical capacity, including the establishment of a naphtha cracker facility, to reduce import dependence on polymers and petrochemical feedstock, create high-value jobs and stimulate local industries across textiles, plastics, packaging and chemicals.

KCCI noted that the nap

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