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Welcome to the U.S.–Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), an integral component of the Asia Department at the United States Chamber of Commerce. The USPBC is the premier organization in Washington dedicated to the broad advancement of U.S. commercial engagement in Pakistan. Since its inception in 2002, the Council has provided a national forum for dialogue on key economic, political and other issues of interest to American companies operating in or exploring business opportunities in Pakistan.
 

  USPBC HIGHLIGHTS  
 

USPBC REPORT
Strengthening the U.S.-Pakistan Economic Partnership:
Policy Recommendations to the Obama Administration and to Members of Congress

March 2009


Full Report

Press Release

BUSINESS RESPONSE TO PAKISTAN FLOODS

August 30, 2010
U.S. Department of State
Briefing on Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan
Dan Feldman, Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Carol Chan, Deputy Director of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance
Washington, DC
Pakistan Relief Fund - Ways to Donate

Pakistan Floods 2010 Corporate Response Tracker
If your company is doing something to help the people of Pakistan, please email us and we will include your contribution to the corporate response tracker above.


August 27, 2010
ChamberPost
Amid Flooding in Pakistan, Chamber Renews Push for ROZ Legislation
by Esperanza Gomez Jelalian

August 26, 2010
Voice of America
US Companies Help Pakistan Flood Relief Interview with Stephen Jordan, Executive Director, BCLC

August 25, 2010
U.S. Private Sector Responds to Pakistan Relief Effort
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Release


August 25, 2010
Conference Call for Business Donors
Featuring
The Honorable Anne W. Patterson, United States Ambassador to Pakistan
Audio recording of August 25 conference call
Hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) and the U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC)
Audio Recording of August 5 conference call

If you need assistance or direction for coordinating with NGOs, please contact BCLC’s National Disaster Help Desk for Business which has been activated for this disaster. You may also call 1-888-MY-BIZ-HELP or e-mail the Help Desk.

See which NGOs are responding to the floods in Pakistan

August 19, 2010
U.S. Department of State
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Announcing the Pakistan Relief Fund
The State Department's Pakistan Relief Fund
Pakistan Relief Fund - Ways to Donate

PAST USPBC EVENTS



October 6, 2009
USPBC Private Luncheon in Honor of
H.E. Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

  (L to R) Tami Overby, Vice President, Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi; and Carolyn Brehm, Vice President, Global Government Relations, Procter & Gamble


 

June 11, 2009
USPBC Hosts Meeting with
Ambassador Richard Holbrooke
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
  (L to R) Myron Brilliant, Senior Vice President, International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Ambassador Richard Holbrooke; Najeeb Ghauri, USPBC Vice Chairman

 

June 30, 2008
Breakfast in Honor of
His Excellency Yousaf Raza Gillani
Prime Minister of Pakistan

  Prime Minister Gillani addresses members of the USPBC and the U.S. Chamber
    

 

(L to R) Myron Brilliant, Vice President, Asia; Minister Ahmad Mukhtar, Minister of Defense and Commerce; Jay Collins, Chairman, USPBC; Prime Minister Gillani
 


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BECOME A MEMBER
 
 
Become a part of the USPBC
Membership Information

Contact Esperanza Gomez Jelalian, Executive Director, U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, at uspbc@uschamber.com or (202) 463-5732
 

 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 6-10, 2010
6th International Defence Exhibition & Seminar (IDEAS)
Venue: Karachi Expo Center
For details, please visit: http://www.ideaspakistan.gov.pk/

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RECENT NEWS
 

PRESS RELEASES

August 25, 2010
U.S. Private Sector Responds to Pakistan Relief Effort
U.S. Chamber’s BCLC and USPBC Act as Coordination Hub for Business Community

March 24, 2010

USPBC Welcomes U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
Calls it a Great Step toward Strengthening the Bilateral Economic Relationship


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INVESTMENT UPDATES

August 25, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
U.S. Grant Supports Pakistan's Aviation Sector

July 29, 2010
U.S. Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations
Kerry, Lugar call for Pakistan-American Enterprise Fun

July 19, 2010
Director Zak Participates in United States-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
Announces Support for New Clean Energy Projects that Promote Economic Development
Fact Sheet:
USTDA's Pipeline of Infrastructure Projects in Pakistan

July 14, 2010
U.S. Department of State
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard C. Holbrooke Travels to Germany, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and the United Kingdom July 15-July 22
Press Release

June 17, 2010
U.S. Department of State
U.S.-Pakistan Cooperation on Science and Technology
Press Release

June 17, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
Joint U.S.-Pakistan Press Statement: United States and Pakistan Convene Working Group on Market Access
Press Release

June 16, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
Joint U.S.-Pakistan Press Statement: Pakistan-United States Strategic Dialogue Energy Working Group
Press Release

June 16, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, pakistan
Joint U.S.-Pakistan Press Statement: United States and Pakistan Convene Working Group on Economics & Finance
Press Release

June 15, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
Joint U.S.-Pakistan Statement: Pakistan and U.S. Agree on Agriculture Collaboration
Press Release


June 14, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan's Economy Seen As Resilient, Despite Challenges Governance, Security Issues Closely Tied To Economic Growth
Press Release

June 8, 2010
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan
Pakistan -U.S. Sectoral Meetings in Islamabad
Press Release

June 7, 2010
Embassy of the United States
Islamabad, Pakistan
U.S. Ambassador Leads Investment Mission
Press Release

April 30, 2010

USTR
2010 Special 301 Report
Press Release
Full Report

April 23, 2010

USTR
Joint Statement from U.S. Pakistan Trade and Investment Council Meeting
Press Release

March 31, 2010
USTR
2010 National Trade Estimate Report
Press Release
Pakistan Report


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