Pakistani companies plan lithium-ion battery assembly with Chinese partners

Nikkei Asia reports Pakistani firms are partnering with Chinese manufacturers on lithium-ion battery assembly as a solar boom increases demand for storage. ME Solar Energy’s CEO told the outlet its planned Karachi plant has a $15 million investment and CATL technical support. Treet Battery and Kohinoor Energy also plan assembly plants with Chinese partners. UN data cited by Nikkei Asia show lithium-ion battery imports rose from $60 million in 2024 to $171 million in 2025.