WASHINGTON, FEB 02 (ONLINE): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said bilateral trade with US and enhancing US investment in Pakistan is our top priority. He said this during a virtual meeting with the leadership of Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce led by its Chairman Waqar Ali Khan.
He said the newly established Special Investment Facilitation Council is taking practical steps to remove hurdles in way of foreign investors undertaking profitable business ventures in Pakistan. He said we are facilitating investors and offering incentives to the investors in all areas of our economy especially in IT, renewable energy, agriculture and minerals.
Appreciating the role of PACC in promoting trade activities and connecting business communities of the two countries, the Ambassador underscored the need for greater collaboration between various chambers and trade organizations working across the United States to promote Pak-US trade and investment ties.
Chairman PACC Mr. Waqar Ali Khan briefed the Ambassador about various activities of the chamber especially the successes achieved in promoting trade activities in health, food and textile sector. He also suggested sister-city partnership between Karachi and Los Angeles would not only boost trade activities but facilitate transfer of technology. Dr. Sana Khan informed that Pakistani radiologists and technicians are being trained to remotely operate and provide radiology services to Middle East, Europe and United States.
Consul General Asim Ali Khan and Counselor Quratulain Fatima briefed the meeting about the efforts to promote trade and business activities in collaboration with relevant trade bodies and organizations.
The Ambassador urged PACC to create greater awareness about Special Investment Facilitation Council among Pak-American business community.
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