The U.S. and Pakistan are enhancing their economic ties through innovative initiatives, exemplified by the recent ‘Pakistan Investment Roadshow’ held in New York, San Francisco, and Washington.
The event aimed to spotlight the investment potential of Pakistani firms to U.S. investors, fostering opportunities for collaboration in technology sectors such as AI, health tech, fintech, ed-tech, agri-tech, and climate-tech. This roadshow marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic relations and showcases Pakistan’s emerging market appeal for American investors.
The roadshow, organized under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID’s) Investment Promotion Activity, was part of USAID’s broader strategy to drive economic growth in Pakistan by attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and promoting bilateral trade.
The event showcased the potential of Pakistani businesses to prominent US investors through events held in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
The series aimed to generate $15 million in FDI commitments by connecting 27 selected Pakistani firms with American investors interested in tapping into emerging markets.
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“These events have spotlighted the remarkable innovation and talent emerging from Pakistan and paved the way for stronger US-Pakistan economic ties. The robust participation from US investors reaffirms the incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth,” remarked Afsheen Shakoor, USAID’s Project Management Specialist.
Michael Schiffer, USAID’s Assistant Administrator for Asia, emphasized the importance of fostering private-sector partnerships.
“We are cultivating deeper, more lasting relationships with private sector partners, from small businesses to large corporations,” he said. “USAID’s ‘Investment Promotion in Pakistan’ activity is a prime example of how we aim to unlock greater resources to address some of the world’s greatest challenges.”
Pakistani companies from a wide range of sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, fintech, ed-tech, agri-tech, climate-tech, and software as a service, participated in the event.
Three events in New York, San Francisco and Washington
The San Francisco event, held in one of the world’s top technological hubs, provided a platform for Pakistani firms to present their innovations in sectors like AI, fintech, and health tech to Silicon Valley investors.
In Washington, D.C., a special symposium spotlighted women entrepreneurs, highlighting their essential role in driving both social and economic progress in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, in New York, the Founder’s Panel Discussion featured prominent CEOs and tech founders from Pakistan, who shared insights into the country’s tech ecosystem, as well as the challenges and opportunities for investment in this rapidly evolving sector.