U.S. Firms Set Sights on Pakistan’s Energy, Mining & Tech Sectors

August 15, 2025 – Karachi

U.S. companies are increasingly eyeing opportunities in Pakistan’s high-potential sectors, including supply chain, production, project management, energy, critical minerals, mining, and oil exploration.

The development came to light during a meeting between U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.

Highlighting Pakistan’s improving economic outlook, Aurangzeb cited Moody’s recent rating upgrade, which now aligns with all three major international rating agencies, as evidence that the government’s reform measures are delivering results. He pointed to bold tariff reforms designed to liberalize trade and shift the economy toward export-led growth.

The Minister also recalled his recent visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. The proposed deal, he said, would open doors for greater cooperation in energy, IT, cryptocurrency, infrastructure, and mining, while attracting fresh foreign investment into Pakistan’s development projects.

Baker emphasized that the trade agreement could be a game-changer, enabling U.S. companies to expand their footprint in Pakistan’s resource-rich and tech-savvy economy. She noted that several American firms are already exploring supply chain, production, mining, and oil exploration ventures in the country.

Both sides pledged to convert these opportunities into concrete, actionable initiatives to ensure meaningful economic gains for both nations.