ISLAMABAD: A senior US diplomat has highlighted opportunities for American companies to invest in Pakistan’s critical minerals, information technology, agriculture and energy sectors, calling them key areas for growth and bilateral cooperation, the US Embassy said in a statement this week.
Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker made the remarks at a webinar hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on Sept. 2, where US and Pakistani business leaders discussed the country’s evolving business environment.
In 2024, total US-Pakistan goods trade amounted to approximately $7.2 billion, with US exports to Pakistan valued at around $2.1 billion and imports at nearly $5.1 billion. On the foreign direct investment front, the United States remains one of Pakistan’s largest investors, with net US FDI inflows estimated at $227.7 million
“The opportunities are significant in critical minerals, ICT, agriculture, energy and infrastructure,” Baker said at the webinar, encouraging American companies to engage with the US Foreign Commercial Service team in Pakistan and pursue partnerships with local counterparts to build “profitable ventures” that could contribute to economic prosperity in both countries.
