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LEF hosts dialogue on emerging US-Pakistan trade ties

By Our Correspondent
April 22, 2025
A representational image of a cargo ship full of containers.—Reuters/File
A representational image of a cargo ship full of containers.—Reuters/File

LAHORE: The Lahore Economic Forum, a special initiative of LSE Capital, hosted a session at the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) boardroom on the theme of ‘Emerging US-Pakistan Trade Relations’.

According to a statement issued on Monday, the event featured a keynote address by Shahid Khan, honorary consul-general of Pakistan in Boston, USA. The session was attended by prominent figures from Pakistan’s corporate sector, media, academia, public policy bodies and the local business community.

Khan, widely recognised for his role in promoting bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and the US, shared valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of economic cooperation, policy reforms and strategic opportunities for collaboration between the two countries.

Highlighting the growing interest of American companies in the country’s tech, energy and textile sectors, Khan underscored the importance of long-term partnerships, entrepreneurship, and improved trade facilitation frameworks. He also emphasised the untapped potential in Pakistan-US relations, advocating for a future built on innovation, trust, and economic diplomacy.