President RCCI, Chairman PPMA (North)
The United States—with an economy of nearly three trillion dollars—accounts for a substantial share of the global economic system. Bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United States currently stands at approximately 11 billion dollars annually, including around 7.7 billion dollars from the textile sector. Given the scale and influence of the U.S. economy, no country can remain detached from its policy direction or market dynamics. Its legislative priorities and economic decisions reverberate worldwide, prompting nations to closely monitor U.S. policy trends and sustain strong bilateral and business-to-business relationships.Despite a long and complex political history marked by periodic fluctuations, Pakistan–U.S. economic engagement has remained consistently significant.
For Pakistan, the United States continues to be a major export destination and an important investment partner across key sectors of the national economy.The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) remains committed to expanding international business linkages, promoting trade, and facilitating investment. In recent years, RCCI has actively engaged U.S. stakeholders through trade diplomacy initiatives, including “Made in Pakistan” exhibitions, policy dialogues, and business roadshows.During a recent visit to the United States, an RCCI-led delegation engaged with American policymakers, investors, and business leaders. These interactions underscored broad opportunities to enhance cooperation in investment, trade, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and technology. The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, hosted a dedicated session for the delegation, enabling substantive dialogue with U.S. stakeholders.Discussions with members of the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate explored mechanisms to facilitate bilateral trade agreements and expand market access. Policymakers expressed strong interest in advancing economic cooperation and supporting pro-Pakistan initiatives within U.S. legislative forums. The dialogue also examined pathways for Pakistani exports—particularly pharmaceuticals—to achieve enhanced access to the U.S. market through regulatory facilitation and alignment with international standards.
American investors conveyed keen interest in collaboration across emerging sectors, including rare earth minerals, mining, information technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. These engagements highlighted significant potential for joint ventures, technology transfer, and institutional partnerships.The delegation also visited New York, where interactions with business organizations reinforced the importance of sustained commercial engagement and private-sector collaboration. The overall outcome of the visit reaffirmed that Pakistan–U.S. economic relations rest on strong foundations and hold promising prospects for growth.
To fully capitalize on these opportunities, Pakistan must accelerate structural reforms, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and align industrial standards with global benchmarks. Greater policy consistency and enhanced investor facilitation will be decisive in translating diplomatic goodwill into durable economic partnerships.Pakistan and the United States share not only a longstanding relationship but also a forward-looking opportunity to deepen economic cooperation. Through sustained dialogue, institutional engagement, and robust private-sector collaboration, both nations can build a resilient and mutually beneficial economic partnership for the future.
