{"id":86940,"date":"2026-08-19T18:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=86940"},"modified":"2026-08-19T18:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:31:25","slug":"u-s-charge-daffaires-natalie-baker-visits-sifc-to-discuss-investment-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/u-s-charge-daffaires-natalie-baker-visits-sifc-to-discuss-investment-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Natalie Baker visits SIFC to discuss investment cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities in IT, AI, industrial parks and special economic zones<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan Natalie Baker visited the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and held discussions with senior officials on strengthening Pakistan-U.S. economic and investment cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions focused on investment opportunities in information technology, artificial intelligence and other key sectors, with particular emphasis on facilitating greater U.S. investment in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Natalie Baker visits SIFC to discuss investment cooperation\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LI5mcST8UE4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The two sides also discussed the Karachi Industrial Park and other Special Economic Zones (SEZs), highlighting opportunities for U.S. companies to participate in Pakistan\u2019s expanding industrial and manufacturing sectors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>SIFC officials briefed the U.S. delegation on investment opportunities and the measures being undertaken to facilitate international investors and provide a conducive environment for long-term business partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>SIFC reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable, mutually beneficial international investment and expanding economic cooperation with global partners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86941\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HQFSMY2asAAYez7-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan, U.S. explore opportunities in IT, AI, industrial parks and special economic zones ISLAMABAD: Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan Natalie Baker visited the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and held discussions with senior officials on strengthening Pakistan-U.S. economic and investment cooperation. 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