BY: ANI Correspondent:
KARACHI — A Houston-based US trade delegation met FPCCI Advisory Board Chairman and prominent businessman Mian Zahid Hussain at Federation House Karachi to discuss Pakistan’s economic challenges, investment opportunities and trade prospects.
The delegation, led by Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry, CEO of USP Corporate, included Pearl Vuobinen, Vice President; Alessandra Lin Mi, Corporate Compliance Manager; and Mahmood Ahmed Khan, Managing Director of Star Marketing (Pvt) Ltd.
The meeting focused on rising production and energy costs, inflation, trade challenges and opportunities to strengthen local production and exports.
Mian Zahid Hussain stressed the need for long-term economic policies and stability to encourage investment and enable businesses to expand. He also highlighted the importance of stronger government-private sector cooperation and a simplified tax system.
Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry said the delegation’s visit aimed to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan and urged the government to facilitate foreign investors by creating a supportive business environment.
Mian Zahid Hussain assured the delegation that FPCCI would raise the business community’s concerns with the government and relevant institutions. The meeting concluded with a call for greater cooperation to support economic reforms and improve the country’s business environment.
Mian Zahid Hussain also presented shields to members of the visiting delegation as a gesture of appreciation.
