Germany's KSB Group announced plans for a major manufacturing facility in Pakistan, described as Germany's largest direct investment there. The announcement was made in Islamabad during a meeting with Pakistan's investment minister. No amount or site was given.

The Al-Khair Corrugated Carton Factory, an eco-friendly packaging plant owned by Khair Mohammad, was inaugurated in Quetta, Balochistan, with a PKR 30 million matching grant under the EU-supported GRASP programme.