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By: Muhammad Faheem Anwar 

NEW YORK: H.E. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, held an interactive meeting today with New York-based investment bankers, IT professionals, and business leaders at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York. The Consul General, Mr. Aamir Ahmed Atozai, and Trade & Investment Counsellor, Mr. Adnan Mahmood Awan, were also in attendance.

Ambassador Sheikh emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, underscoring the pivotal role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in promoting investment. He elaborated on Pakistan’s liberal investment policies, its strategic geographic position as a gateway to South and Central Asia, and the advantages of its GSP+ status in the European Union and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. The Ambassador encouraged New York-based businesses to explore Pakistan as a strategic base for expanding operations in the region.

During the interactive session, participants expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan while highlighting challenges faced in their business dealings. The Ambassador assured them of dedicated support from the Embassy and Consulate, offering to facilitate connections with relevant partners and stakeholders in Pakistan.

Earlier, Trade & Investment Counsellor briefed the participants on lucrative investment opportunities in Pakistan, covering key sectors including IT, agriculture, mining, and tourism. He highlighted the numerous incentives offered by the Government of Pakistan to attract foreign investment.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to make such interactions a regular feature to strengthen economic ties and collaboration between Pakistan and U.S.


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