New York, – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with a group of prominent American business leaders and investors in New York to discuss Pakistan’s growing economic opportunities and avenues for enhanced bilateral trade and investment.
During the meeting, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s significantly improved economic outlook, emphasizing key government initiatives such as the **Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which has been instrumental in simplifying investment procedures across high-priority sectors, including agriculture, information technology, minerals, energy, and tourism**. He assured investors of a business-friendly environment with streamlined regulatory processes to facilitate foreign capital inflows.
The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the pivotal role of the Pakistani diaspora in strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and the United States. He encouraged attendees to explore Pakistan’s vast investment potential, citing its large consumer market, youthful population, rapidly expanding digital economy, and strategic geographic location as key advantages for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Participants expressed strong interest in deepening economic collaboration and exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. They reaffirmed their commitment to fostering sustainable business engagement between the two nations.
The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with Dar inviting U.S. investors to visit Pakistan and witness firsthand the country’s economic progress and investment-friendly policies.
