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Welcome to the U.S.–Pakistan Business Council, an integral component of the Asia Department at the United States Chamber of Commerce. The primary role of the U.S.–Pakistan Business Council is to foster a greater awareness of business opportunities in Pakistan, and to further increase U.S. foreign direct investment. The Council provides a forum for dialogue on key economic, commercial and other relevant issues of interest to American companies doing or planning to do business in Pakistan.

USPBC HIGHLIGHTS

June 19, 2007
Private Luncheon in Honor of
His Excellency Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri
Foreign Minister of Pakistan


		Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri and Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani attend luncheon with members of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

		(L to R) Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri; Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani; Mr. Michael Andrews, Vice President and Director, International Business Affairs, Citigroup; and Mr. Ashraf Hayat, Minister (Trade), Embassy of Pakistan

		Foreign Minister Kasuri meets with members of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council
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April 13, 2007 Presentation by Dr. Salman Shah and Pakistan's Economic and Finance Team Pakistan’s Economic Resurgence: Policies, Priorities and opportunities

		Dr. Salman Shah addresses members of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council and guests

		USPBC Chairman Jay Collins welcomes Dr. Salman Shah to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

		Ms. Esperanza Gomez Jelalian, Executive Director of the USPBC, provides an overview of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council's agenda
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Contact Esperanza Gomez Jelalian, Executive Director, U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, at uspbc@uschamber.com or (202) 463-5732

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 23 – 26, 2008
IGATEX PAKISTAN 2008
6th International Garments, Textiles and Leather Machinery Accessories & Fabrics Exhibition
Organizers: Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd
Co-Organizers:CEMS
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
Website: http://www.igatex.com.pk
Contact Person: Ms. Saira Khan
E-mail: info@pegasusconsultancy.com

May 13-16, 2008
FOODTECH 2008
5th International Food, Equipment & Technology Exhibition
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
Contact: Ms. Haleema Desai
E-mail: info@pegasusconsultancy.com
Website: http://www.foodtech.com.pk

May 13-16, 2008
PPPP 2008
5th International Plastic Printing & Packaging Industry Exhibition
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
Contact: Mr. Omai Azam
E-mail: info@pegasusconsultancy.com
Website: http://www.plastipac.com.pk

May 21-24, 2008
POGEE 2008
6th Pakistan Oil Gas & Energy Exhibition & Conference
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
Contact: Ms. Qudsia Rafique
E-mail: info@pogee.com.pk
Website: http://www.pogee.com.pk

May 21-24, 2008
FIRE & SECURITY PAKISTAN
4th International Fire & Security Exhibition & Conference
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
Contact: Mrs. Fatimah Ibad
E-mail: info@pegasusconsultancy.com
Website: http://www.safesecure.com.pk

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INVESTMENT UPDATES

April 7, 2008
Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Water and Power
Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB)
PPIB invites bids for two 500 MW independent private power projects in Faisalabad (Punjab) and Dadu (Sindh), Pakistan
Deadline: May 15, 2008

March 28, 2008
Office of the United States Representative
2008 National Trade Estimate Report (NTE)
Press Release
2008 NTE Report on Pakistan
Full version of the 2008 NTE Report

February 13, 2008
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad – Pakistan
U.S. Diplomat Terms Economic Growth Key To Pakistan’s Future

January 15, 2008
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad – Pakistan
USAID Awards $43 Million Contract For Capacity Building Program In FATA

January 9, 2008
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad – Pakistan
U.S. Relations With Pakistan Are Important: Senator Lieberman

December 26, 2007
International Finance Corporation
IFC to Help Engro Meet Pakistan’s Energy Needs

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PRESS RELEASES

September 12, 2007
CIPE and LCCI set up Women Resource Center at the LCCI

April 26, 2006
U.S. Business Delegation travels to Islamabad, Pakistan and meets with
Pakistani Government Officials

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