Pakistan to Facilitate China in Smart City Construction

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Beijing: Pakistan will continue facilitation aims to streamline the execution of significant big data projects in Pakistan and foster collaboration between China and Pakistan in the realm of smart city development, said Aslam Chaudhary, the Economic Minister at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing.
He affirmed that ongoing support and assistance will be extended by the Pakistan Embassy in China to Chinese companies, such as Beijing Urban Construction Intelligent Control (BUCIC).
Pakistan is actively promoting digitization and embracing new technologies and industries to foster comprehensive economic and social development, he maintained.
Aslam Chaudhary led a delegation to BUCIC to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of digital city development.
During the visit, the delegation toured BUCIC’s state-of-the-art facilities, which encompassed the Digital Experience Centre and the Urban Rail Transit Cloud Intelligent IoT Laboratory.
They were highly impressed by the digital transportation and smart city-related products, with a special focus on the integrated intelligent control centre.
The integrated control centre incorporates a range of facilities and functions, such as station control rooms, customer service centres, fire control rooms, and ticket booths, contributing to intelligent operation and maintenance, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday.
Following the visit, both parties engaged in an in-depth discussion encompassing topics such as the upgrade and renovation of the railway system within Pakistan and the development of the Gwadar Port.
Wang Linghong, the CEO of BUCIC, provided updates on the Gwadar New International Airport project undertaken by Beijing Urban Construction Group.
“BUCIC serves as a crucial part of Beijing Urban Construction Group’s technology industrialization sector. With our technological advantages in cloud platforms, big data, and artificial intelligence, our company is committed to providing professional and comprehensive services in digital transportation and urban development for Pakistan, thereby facilitating Pakistan’s digital transformation and upgrade.” Wang stated.