Karachi: A high-level U.S. business delegation concluded a two-day visit to Karachi after holding a series of meetings in Islamabad, engaging with Sindh’s leadership, touring major industrial and maritime infrastructure, and meeting Pakistan’s leading business organizations to identify investment opportunities and deepen Pakistan–U.S. economic cooperation.
During the visit, the delegation met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and members of the provincial cabinet to discuss investment prospects in several strategic projects, including Bin Qasim Industrial Park, Karachi Industrial Park, Keti Bandar Port, NED Tech Park, and the proposed Sindh International Financial Centre.
Provincial officials also introduced the delegation to the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (S-BOSS), a digital platform designed to simplify investment procedures and improve the ease of doing business in the province.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed the Sindh government’s commitment to attracting foreign direct investment through public-private partnerships and directed relevant departments to maintain close coordination with prospective investors to facilitate future projects.
Led by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the delegation visited Bin Qasim Industrial Park and Karachi Industrial Park at Port Qasim, where officials from the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) briefed participants on industrial infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, export-oriented industries, available incentives, and investment opportunities.
The delegation also toured the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), receiving detailed briefings on port operations, modernization initiatives, and potential investment opportunities in logistics, fisheries, seafood processing, and shipbuilding.
To gain practical insight into Pakistan’s maritime logistics sector, the delegation visited Hutchison Ports Pakistan, where members observed modern cargo-handling facilities, advanced terminal operations, and the port’s contribution to Pakistan’s regional trade connectivity.
Later, the delegation met Governor of Sindh Syed Nihal Hashmi, who highlighted the province’s improving investment climate, assured full support for American investors, and appreciated SIFC’s efforts in promoting international investment and strengthening Pakistan’s engagement with global businesses.
Separate meetings were also held with representatives of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), where business leaders discussed investment opportunities across capital markets, agribusiness, textiles, energy, mining, healthcare, and consumer goods. Participants also reviewed ongoing economic reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s investment environment.
Business leaders credited SIFC with enhancing investor confidence by ensuring policy continuity and supporting reforms that improve the ease of doing business in Pakistan.
The delegation also met officials of the American Business Council (ABC), where the council’s president and senior representatives highlighted Pakistan’s evolving investment landscape, the long-standing presence of American companies in the country, and ABC’s collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, SIFC, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), and the U.S. Embassy.
The briefing also showcased initiatives supporting healthcare and women’s well-being, while ABC acknowledged SIFC’s continued role in facilitating investment and fostering a business-friendly environment for international investors.
The two-day Karachi visit provided the U.S. business delegation with firsthand exposure to Sindh’s industrial, maritime, and commercial potential through extensive engagement with provincial authorities, public institutions, and the private sector, reinforcing efforts to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.
