Islamabad (GNP): Dr. Babar Rao, President of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), has invited a high-powered trade delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) to visit the United States to explore new avenues of bilateral trade, investment, and healthcare collaboration between Pakistan and the United States.
The invitation was extended to Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, and Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Pakistan–USA Business Council FPCCI, to lead the delegation and engage with leading business, healthcare, and investment stakeholders across the United States.
The announcement was made during a dinner hosted in honor of Dr. Babar Rao by Malik Sohail Hussain, President Hafizabad Chamber and Chairman Pakistan–USA Business Council FPCCI, and Barrister Syed Hasnain Kazmi. The event brought together representatives from the business community, diplomatic circles, and healthcare sector to discuss opportunities for strengthening Pakistan–USA economic relations.
David Morrison, Political Economy Officer, attended the event on behalf of Natalie A. Baker, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Islamabad. Also present were Tariq Khan Jadoon, Vice President FPCCI; Dr. Arslan Subuctageen, Former Member FBR; Dr. Nadeem Khokhar, a prominent businessman from Virginia, USA; and Omar Hashmi, Director FPCCI, along with other distinguished guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Babar Rao emphasized the important role of the Pakistani-American community in strengthening economic, professional, and cultural ties between the two countries. He announced that APPNA physicians would host a special dinner in honor of the FPCCI trade delegation during its visit to the United States, providing a platform for interaction with Pakistani-American professionals, investors, and business leaders.
The proposed delegation will focus on expanding business-to-business engagement and exploring investment opportunities in key sectors, including textiles, agriculture, healthcare, real estate, information technology, and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to facilitate meaningful partnerships, promote bilateral trade, and encourage investment flows between the two countries.
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Malik Sohail Hussain stated that the Pakistan–USA Business Council is committed to creating stronger institutional linkages between the private sectors of Pakistan and the United States. He noted that the upcoming delegation would serve as an important step towards enhancing commercial cooperation, attracting investment, and identifying new opportunities for Pakistani businesses in the U.S. market.
He further remarked that greater engagement between the business communities of both countries can contribute significantly to economic growth, innovation, and people-to-people connectivity, while reinforcing the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and the United States.
The participants expressed confidence that the forthcoming FPCCI delegation would open new avenues of cooperation and further strengthen economic and professional ties between the two countries.
