Washington DC: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with leadership and members of the US-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) in Washington, where he encouraged US firms to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s growing market. Highlighting Pakistan’s pro-business policies and substantial consumer base, Aurangzeb underscored the presence of more than 80 US companies in Pakistan as a testament to the market’s potential.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Aurangzeb praised the contributions of USPBC in fostering trade and investment ties between the two countries. He invited US enterprises to leverage Pakistan’s one-window facility through the Special Investment Facilitation Council to streamline investment processes. The Finance Minister also referenced Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent invitation to USPBC to lead a business delegation to Pakistan, creating an avenue for partnerships that benefit both nations.

Aurangzeb addressed specific concerns from US firms already operating in Pakistan and assured the companies of ongoing government support to address their needs.