Purpose: This paper seeks to link the concept of SEZs with social developments in developing countries like Pakistan. In the larger context of human developments, social and general wellbeing of the people is closely linked with the infrastructural enhancement, overall employment of human resource and economic growth in a country. Creation of SEZs is one of the mechanisms to enhance human hands’ engagement for growth cum productive activities. SEZs create those environments which are growth centric in the most comprehensive manner. In the recent history of human developments, it has worked very well in China which raised living standards of the people in record times. The concept of SEZs is based on business facilitation at one place of origin with minimum cost and efforts; yet attaining optimum proficiency and growth. Method: The research endeavor in the shape of this paper is based on secondary data from the official circles of Pakistan and China as well as the literature review. The study follows a qualitative analysis of secondary data as available in publications and official websites. In the case of Pakistan which earnestly needs infrastructural enrichment for its much-needed productive employment of human resource, the Chinese concept appealed fascinating. Since it was already part of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the idea of establishing CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) prompted to develop SEZs in synchronicity for boosting the economic growth and related activities. The study also allows comparative views of SEZs especially in developing countries to draw relevance to those envisaged in Pakistan. Findings: In synch with the developments centered around CPEC; in Pakistan, the SEZs have started coming on grounds in a phased process. How these SEZs are going to unfold in actual terms for the intended results; this research paper is to peep into and present a future scenario. The study concludes with outcomes like creating similar conditions as those of Chinese to have compatible and comparable success standards in Pakistan. It highlights prospective scenario of the projects under SEZs. The study essentially draws conclusions from the comparison of SEZs in different countries to envisage varying degrees of successes. Intended social and economic growth out of these SEZs entails certain prerequisites without which, it may not be possible for countries like Pakistan to attain and maintain the success standards as those of the Chinese. These conditions form the prospective analysis of SEZs being pursued in Pakistan and their likely outcomes.