Pakistan: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has held a constructive meeting with the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee to discuss avenues for cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. The discussion covered a range of topics, with a particular focus on expanding opportunities for Pakistani professionals in the U.S. and supporting APPAC's initiatives in strengthening community ties.According to Radio Pakistan, discussions also focused on attracting investment to Pakistan in key sectors, including healthcare, education, IT, and skilled labor, under Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework. The Ambassador emphasized Pakistan's commitment to providing facilitation and support for U.S.-Pakistan business and investment linkages, which could yield mutual benefits for both countries.He appreciated APPAC's efforts toward shared goals for the welfare of the Pakistani diaspora-with particular reference to the Sister States arrangements betwe en New York and the provinces of Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan-and assured them of his support.Meanwhile, the Ambassador also met with a delegation of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America New York Chapter led by Dr. Shamim Salman to discuss Pak-US cooperation in healthcare. He lauded the Chapter's role in strengthening Pak-US bilateral ties in the social sector and the humanitarian domain, assuring continued support for augmenting collaboration.
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