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PM invites US firms to tap investment potential

NEW YORK: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, on Friday invited the American businesses to tap into Pakistan’s vast economic potential, highlighting the country’s investor-friendly policy framework and massive reforms undertaken by his government to safeguard foreign investments and foster high-growth business climate. The prime minister met with joint delegation of the Business Council for…

PM invites US firms to tap investment potential

Islamabad: On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to American businesses to capitalize on Pakistan's vast economic opportunities. Emphasizing investor-friendly policies and recent reforms, Sharif highlighted sectors such as agriculture, mining, information technology, energy security, ports, and privatization as promising areas for collaboration.

During a meeting with delegations from the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the US-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), Sharif underscored Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace, recognizing that long-term stability was crucial for business and investment growth. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session, saw participation from senior US firms, including Boeing, Abbott, PepsiCo, and Mastercard.

USPBC President Esperanza Jelalian and BCIU President Peter Tichansky discussed plans to boost investment in Pakistan, stressing mutual cooperation and the government's commitment to supporting private sector interests.

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