Los Angeles, California (TDI):Â The Pakistan-American Tech Council (PAKAMTECH) convened its formal session on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles.
The meeting was chaired by Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, and was attended by Consul General Asim Ali Khan alongside more than forty members of the Council, including senior executives, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the U.S. technology ecosystem.
In his keynote remarks, Ambassador Sheikh underlined the strategic importance of the Pakistani-American technology diaspora in fostering deeper linkages between the innovation ecosystems of Pakistan and the United States.
He expressed appreciation for the Council’s active engagement and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enabling a transparent, forward-looking, and investor-friendly environment for technology partnerships.
In his welcoming address, Consul General Asim Ali Khan expressed appreciation for the active contributions of the diaspora and reaffirmed the Consulate’s continued support in advancing bilateral technology and investment linkages.
The Council formally endorsed the appointment of Najeeb U. Ghauri as President of PAKAMTECH. Ambassador Sheikh provided an overview of Pakistan’s rapidly expanding IT industry, noting that IT exports exceeded USD 3 billion in FY 2023–24, with the United States accounting for over 70% of the export share.
He highlighted Pakistan’s growing competitiveness in software development, BPO, fintech, AI, and cloud services. Members were briefed on the robust incentives offered by the Government of Pakistan to support foreign and diaspora investment in the digital economy.
Ambassador Sheikh also acknowledged the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) in streamlining investor facilitation and approvals.
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The Council unanimously adopted a one-year action plan focused on promoting Pakistan tech investment conferences in U.S. innovation hubs and facilitating C-level delegations of U.S. tech firms to Pakistan.
In his concluding remarks, Ambassador Sheikh lauded the Council’s proactive engagement, describing PAKAMTECH as a key enabler in Pakistan’s broader digital diplomacy efforts.
He encouraged members to remain closely engaged as trusted partners in promoting Pakistan’s technology potential globally and assured them of the Embassy’s full support in facilitating sustained dialogue and collaboration.
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