by nawabzada shah ali

Islamabad – September 2, 2025: Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker has called on American businesses to seize emerging opportunities in Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape, highlighting the country’s potential for growth and investment.

Speaking at a webinar hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), Baker praised the Sharif government’s reform agenda, aimed at creating an investor-friendly environment and boosting economic stability. She underscored that Pakistan’s strategic advantages—including its large consumer base, competitive labor costs, and geographical position—make it an attractive destination for U.S. investors.

“This is the fifth-largest country in the world, home to 250 million people, with 64 percent of the population under 30. It’s one of the world’s largest and youngest consumer markets,” Baker noted. She cited Pakistan’s GDP of $412 billion, ranked 38th globally, adding that Goldman Sachs projects it could grow to $3.3 trillion by 2050, potentially placing it among the world’s top 10–15 economies.

The CDA identified critical minerals, ICT, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure development as priority sectors for U.S. investment. She urged American companies to collaborate with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service team in Pakistan and to pursue partnerships with Pakistani counterparts.

“Let’s use this moment to build profitable ventures for U.S. companies, contribute to economic prosperity for both our nations, and strengthen bilateral ties,” Baker emphasized.