Pakistan calls on U.S. firms to leverage youthful workforce, market access

May 20, 2025 (MLN): To take advantage of Pakistan’s expanding industrial base, youthful workforce, and competitive market access, American companies have been invited by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.

While addressing a Business Roundtable organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles, he briefed attendees on the approval of 28 strategic projects scheduled for 2025 and highlighted the transformation toward a more business-friendly environment.

The roundtable was conducted by Consul General Asim Ali Khan, Trade and Investment Counselor Quratulain Fatima, and other senior officials, as per the press release issued today.

The Ambassador highlighted the transformation of Pakistan’s investment landscape through the institutional reforms and policy incentives announced by the government under the SIFC framework.

He underscored the strategic imperatives underpinning Pakistan’s international engagements to attract foreign direct investment in priority sectors.

He apprised the participants about the upward trajectory of Pakistan’s economy and international appreciation of the government’s sound economic policies.

He also emphasized the immense potential for collaboration between Pakistan and the United States in the entertainment and creative industries.

He further highlighted the soft power of Pakistan’s media and entertainment industry in building bridges between communities and nations, fostering mutual understanding, and unlocking new economic avenues through cultural diplomacy.

The Ambassador urged American stakeholders to view Pakistan as a strategic investment destination and partner in building resilient and future-ready supply chains.

Earlier, Consul General Asim Ali Khan welcomed participants and reiterated the Consulate’s commitment to facilitating business linkages, especially in California and the broader western U.S region.

He emphasized the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure, technology solutions, and agri-tech in Pakistan, opening wide avenues for U.S innovation-led partnerships.

The event showcased Pakistan’s modernized SEZ policy offering plug-and-play infrastructure and one-window facilitation to global investors, with service sectors like IT, logistics, and e-commerce.

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