Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, recently addressed a gathering of influential Pakistani American tech entrepreneurs and leaders in the tech startup industry. During the meeting, Ambassador Khan highlighted Pakistan’s rapidly growing presence in the global tech landscape.
He emphasized the significant growth experienced by Pakistan’s tech industry in recent years, noting the increasing recognition of Pakistani IT products and services in the United States and other developed countries. Ambassador Khan pointed out that Pakistani tech startups are gaining traction and receiving support from prominent U.S. venture capitalists, showcasing the entrepreneurial prowess of Pakistan’s youth on the global stage.
The meeting, which included representatives from various leading tech startup companies owned by Pakistani Americans, provided a platform for networking and sharing insights. CEOs and founders of these companies shared their experiences and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect and collaborate.
Ambassador Khan particularly praised Paklaunch, a platform supporting startups, and its CEO and Founder Aly Fahad for their significant contributions to nurturing budding entrepreneurs. He highlighted the role of initiatives like Paklaunch and the Special Investment Facilitation Council in promoting foreign investment, particularly in key sectors such as IT, agriculture, energy, and extractive industries.
Overall, Ambassador Khan’s remarks underscored Pakistan’s emergence as a key player in the global tech ecosystem and its potential to become a regional tech hub in the near future.
