CHICAGO
“Pakistani-Americans should step forward and take advantage of huge investment opportunities existing in Pakistan,” said Ambassador Masood Khan.
“IT, energy, mining and agriculture are ripe for investment. Invest with full confidence in these project for big wins,” he continued.
“Pakistani-Americans have already invested heavily in Pakistan in businesses ranging from hospitality, hotels, hospitals, telephony, medical transcription and billing, diagnostics, fin-tech, health-tech and tele-medicine. All they need is to scale up their investments,” he said.
“Invest in Pakistan and invest in the future of Pakistan and Pakistan-US relations,” he stressed.
Ambassador Masood Khan made these remarks during his two separate interactions with leading Pakistani-American entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders in Chicago and also during his interaction with Pakistani Student Association at DePaul University Chicago.
“You are a bridge between Pakistan and the United States. Your proactive role in encouraging US businesses to explore untapped potential of Pakistan would serve as a force multiplier in strengthening our economic ties and bringing our peoples closer to each other,” he continued.
During his interaction with Pakistani-American community leaders at the residence of the Consul General, Masood Khan highlighted the growing numbers and increasing role of Pakistani-Americans in various fields in the United States observing that “your role as a bridge, connecting the two nations, has become invaluable for fostering stronger relations between Pakistan and the United States.”
He encouraged the community leaders to play a proactive role in promoting people to people ties, connecting businesses and removing misperceptions about the two countries.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson, who was also present on the occasion, commended the Pakistani-American community for their dedication and contributions to American society. Congressman Jackson expressed his commitment to enhancing Pakistan-US relations, recognizing the important role of the community in achieving this goal.
