Pakistan’s Khairpur SEZ recognised as best zone for foreign investment in Asia-Pacific

The Sindh government has achieved a major milestone in economic development as Khairpur Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in Pakistan has been recognised as the best free zone for foreign direct investment in Asia-Pacific region.

The fDi Intelligence, a bi-monthly news and foreign direct investiment publication of Financial Times, has determined the world’s best trade zones across different categories and geographies in the world for 2025.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has lauded the international recognition of the KSEZ, calling it a “global success for the Sindh government” and an “honour for Pakistan.”

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The chief minister’s comments came after KSEZ was included in the “Asia Pacific’s most prominent industrial zones” at the fDi Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 Awards.

“Being included in the fDi Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 Awards is an honour for Pakistan,” the chief minister said, adding that this global award represents a “milestone in Sindh’s industrial journey.”

CM Murad said that the KSEZ’s success was a “testament to Sindh’s sustainable industrial policy”.

He also highlighted the economic impact, stating that KSEZ was a symbol of new opportunities for employment, exports, and investment. He concluded by affirming that Sindh was emerging as a prominent force in Pakistan’s industrial transformation.

The Sindh government was focused on promoting regional trade to create quality employment opportunities and was strengthening the export base through value-added manufacturing, CM Murad said.