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Charlotte, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, highlighted the necessity of strengthening Pakistan’s defense capabilities due to challenging regional conditions during his address at the Ambassador Circle Series organized by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, North Carolina. He underscored the ongoing threat of terrorism and advocated for sustained Pak-US cooperation in both security and non-security areas, emphasizing the potential for increased U.S. foreign direct investment in Pakistan.
According to Press Information Department, Ambassador Khan, during his two-day maiden visit to North Carolina, spoke to scholars, intellectuals, and opinion-makers about the deep-rooted values-based relationship between Pakistan and the United States. He detailed the collaborative efforts in counter-terrorism and economic sectors, including technology where U.S. venture capitalists are actively investing in Pakistani startups. The Ambassador also mentioned Pakistan’s role in facilitating the safe evacuation of U.S. troops and Afghan citizens post-U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing visa processing support for Afghans.
Ambassador Khan envisioned Pakistan as an emerging tech hub in the region, citing rapid advancements in the tech industry and ongoing profitable ventures by approximately 80 U.S. companies, most of which are Fortune 500. He also touched upon Pakistan’s significant export relationship with the U.S., with exports totaling $8.4 billion, and discussed potential cooperation areas like healthcare, climate change, and agriculture. The dialogue also covered tourism opportunities in Pakistan and the strengthening of cooperation in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and robotics. Closing his address, Khan emphasized the youthful optimism and potential within Pakistan, countering the negative perceptions and projecting a hopeful future for the country’s global contributions.