ISLAMABAD: A 16-member delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs and business leaders is participating in the Select USA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, aiming to explore new investment opportunities and strengthen their global footprint in the United States.
Organised by the United States Department of Commerce, the four-day summit is a premier platform connecting global investors, companies, and economic development organisations (EDOs). The event is expected to host around 6,000 participants, including 3,000 investors from over 100 countries.
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker welcomed the Pakistani delegation, emphasising that strong economic engagement remains central to US-Pakistan relations. She noted that the summit offers a unique opportunity to foster investment, innovation, and private-sector collaboration, contributing to job creation and long-term economic growth in both countries.
Since its inception, the summit has facilitated over $256 billion in investment projects, supporting more than 130,000 jobs across the United States.
Pakistan’s participation reflects its growing focus on expanding foreign direct investment and strengthening bilateral trade ties. The United States remains Pakistan’s largest textile export market, with Islamabad recording a trade surplus of approximately $3 billion in 2024.
Earlier this year, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met US Commerce Secretary Howard A. Lutnick in Washington to enhance cooperation in trade and investment. Pakistan also took part in the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the United States Department of State, signalling its intent to attract investment in minerals and energy sectors.
Story by Amin Ahmed
