Washington DC, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, has declared Pakistan as an attractive and profitable investment destination for US investors. During a virtual meeting with the President of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce USA (PCC-USA), Mr. Amir Piprani, Ambassador Khan emphasized the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in aiding investors.

According to Press Information Department, Ambassador Khan stated that the SIFC is designed to offer a one-window solution to investors looking to tap into the vast market opportunities in Pakistan and the surrounding region. He highlighted that while information technology, energy, agriculture, and minerals remain priority areas, the SIFC would facilitate investments across all sectors of the economy.

The virtual meeting, also attended by the Pak Consul General in Houston Mr. Aftab Ahmed Chaudhry and Trade and Investment Attaché Ms. Shaista Bunyad, focused on enhancing support for the Pak-American business community interested in investing in Pakistan. Ambassador Khan reiterated the commitment of SIFC to ensure comprehensive facilitation for foreign investors.

Mr. Amir Piprani briefed the Ambassador on the activities of PCC-USA, particularly the upcoming Pakistan Business Expo 2024, set to be held in October in Houston. The expo aims to showcase a wide array of Pakistani products in diverse fields, including sporting and surgical goods, IT, beauty and health, food and beverages, oil and gas, home living, textiles, and jewelry.

Ambassador Khan assured full support from the Embassy and the Pakistani Consulate in Houston for organizing the Pakistan Business Expo 2024. This event is expected to further strengthen trade ties and investment opportunities between Pakistan and the United States.