16 Pakistani entrepreneurs, business leaders join SelectUSA Investment Summit

US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US

A delegation of 16 Pakistani entrepreneurs and business leaders is participating in the ‘SelectUSA Investment Summit’, which has opened in National Harbour, Maryland, providing them an opportunity to establish new connections and expand through investment in the United States.

The event, which began on May 3, is described as the highest-profile platform in the US for facilitating business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organisations (EDOs), and industry experts.

US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker, in a video statement on Monday, welcomed the Pakistani delegation, describing the summit as “a premier event to promote foreign direct investment in the United States.”

Pakistani businesses look to the U.S. for opportunity 🇺🇸 🤝🇵🇰 #SelectUSA2026 pic.twitter.com/TmPo8cnvcN

— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) May 4, 2026

“A delegation of 16 Pakistani entrepreneurs and business leaders is participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 3rd through the 6th, in National Harbor, Maryland,” she said.

Baker added that the summit was expected to draw around 6,000 attendees, including approximately 3,000 business investors from over 100 countries.

Calling it more than just a conference, she said it was a gateway to connecting directly with American leaders to identify investment opportunities across the US.

“Strong economic ties are the heart of the US-Pakistan relationship,” the US acting envoy said, adding that facilitating investment, innovation, and private sector collaboration could help create jobs, drive growth, and build long-term prosperity for both countries.

“I look forward to helping Pakistani investors expand their global footprint in the United States,” she concluded.

Earlier this year, the US expressed interest in investing in Pakistan's IT, mining, minerals and energy sectors, as both countries agreed to maintain engagement on large-scale projects, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb met US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, where the two sides discussed promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and the United States.