South Asia

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its U.S.-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) led a delegation of U.S. business leaders to Pakistan this week to identify trade and investment opportunities, advance the U.S.-Pakistan commercial relationship, and engage with leading Pakistani business organizations. The delegation represented a wide range of industries including advertising and public relations, agriculture, energy, consumer goods, and IT. The group met with private and public sector leaders in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Location

Pakistan sits in the heart of Asia, on one of the world’s most important trade routes. Pakistan is the gateway to the energy-rich Central Asian states, financially liquid Gulf states and economically powerful Southeast Asian tigers. The country offers maritime traders a vast coastline while strong bonds with Middle Eastern and South Asian nations permit investors to tap many services and facilities without duty.

Population and workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a 10th anniversary gala held last night at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in honor of its affiliate the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), the Council released a report entitled, Why Pakistan?, highlighting the economic potential of Pakistan’s young, growing population, and the nation’s increasingly large and sophisticated domestic consumer market.  The report offers recommendations to help create a better business environment for U.S.

Board Recognizes Ogilvy & Mather’s Longstanding Commitment to Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan Commercial Agenda

U.S. Chamber’s BCLC and USPBC Continue to Coordinate Business Response Activities

WASHINGTON, D.C. —In response to the ongoing flood crisis in Pakistan, the U.S. Chamber Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) and U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC) report that corporate aid pledges from 100 companies are approaching $25 million. The assistance includes cash, in-kind contributions, employee-matching campaigns, and customer-engagement.