New York, March 30, 2025: Pakistan is set to attract substantial foreign investment in the next three to six months, according to Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs. He expressed confidence in the country’s improving economic outlook, backed by support from global financial institutions.
In an interview with a private news channel, Fatemi described recent meetings with the Trump administration as “comprehensive and constructive,” with discussions centered on boosting Pak-US trade ties and strengthening bilateral relations. He emphasized that while Washington’s leadership has changed, Pakistan remains a strategic partner for the US, particularly in economic cooperation and counterterrorism efforts.
Fatemi reaffirmed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s commitment to economic diplomacy, with a focus on enhancing trade and investment partnerships with the US. He noted that sectors such as textiles and infrastructure hold immense potential for American investors.
During his high-level meetings in Washington, DC, Fatemi met with Lisa Kenna, Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Ricky Gill, Senior Director for South and Central Asia, National Security Council.
He stressed that Pakistan’s economic progress has been acknowledged by both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, validating the government’s economic policies and reforms.
Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts also featured prominently in discussions, with Fatemi highlighting Islamabad’s unwavering stance against militancy.
In a major security breakthrough, Pakistan captured and handed over Mohammad Sharifullah alias Jafar, a Daesh-Khorasan (ISIS-K) operative and the primary suspect in the 2021 Kabul Airport attack, to the United States. The arrest, made possible through CIA intelligence, was praised by the US administration as a significant step in counterterrorism cooperation.
Fatemi reiterated that Pakistan has paid a heavy price in the fight against terrorism, with security forces and civilians bearing the brunt of militant violence. He reaffirmed that terrorism in any form will not be tolerated.
As part of his visit, Fatemi addressed the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he underscored the historical importance of Pak-US relations and advocated for increased American investment in Pakistan.
“Our economic reforms are delivering results, and now is the time for US businesses to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan,” he stated.
Fatemi’s engagements in the US reflect Pakistan’s renewed focus on strengthening economic ties and reinforcing its role as a reliable partner in counterterrorism.
