Pakistani students win special award at Chinese E-commerce contest in Nanjing

A team of international students, comprising three Pakistanis and one Malaysian, secured the second prize at the 2nd Jiangsu Provincial College “Silk Road E-Commerce” Innovation Challenge in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China. Their award-winning project, a digital platform designed to modernize Pakistan’s urban transit infrastructure, stood out in a highly competitive field.
The competition, which kicked off on March 27, 2025, showcased global talent, drawing 377 teams from 59 universities across Jiangsu province, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Monday. A remarkable 1,529 students from 50 different countries, guided by 357 instructors, participated. After rigorous preliminary rounds and playoffs, 134 teams from 41 institutions earned a spot in the finals.
Among the successful participants was Zubair, a Pakistani student pursuing a three-year vocational diplomatic degree at Nanjing Vocational Institute of Railway Technology, set to graduate in June 2026. He teamed up with two fellow Pakistanis and a Malaysian student to develop their innovative concept, “The Core Connection”.
The project draws inspiration from the Orange Line (Lahore Metro) that has transformed urban mobility since its inauguration. As a project under the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation, the 27-kilometer Orange Line has demonstrated how modern rail systems can address urban transportation challenges in the country.