Pakistan, China Advance $2 Billion Port Qasim Project
December 19, 2025
Fatima Fertilizer and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have agreed on a renewable US $60 million liquidity facility to ensure uninterrupted fertilizer production and strengthen Pakistan’s food security. The financing aims to close critical gaps in USD access for imports of raw materials and machinery amid ongoing foreign-exchange constraints.
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The new facility provides Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited with dependable hard-currency liquidity, enabling it to import essential raw materials, technical services and equipment, thereby sustaining its full production capacity at the Sadiqabad plant. Pakistan’s agriculture sector has faced persistent foreign exchange shortages and import delays, which have threatened fertilizer availability and posed risks to crop yields; this support helps protect both supply chains and farmers’ access to essential nutrients.
By maintaining about 1.46 million tons of annual fertilizer output and preserving more than 850 direct jobs, the initiative also supports thousands of small businesses across the distribution network and helps stabilize domestic prices. Fatima Fertilizer’s CEO said the partnership allows the company to strengthen operational resilience and contribute to a more food-secure future, while IFC – International Finance Corporation highlighted its role in reinforcing agribusiness supply-chain resilience and protecting rural livelihoods. At a time of economic and FX pressures, this facility not only bolsters Pakistan’s fertilizer production but also reinforces broader efforts to secure food systems and agricultural resilience nationwide.
