A delegation of 16 Business Incubation Centers from various universities in Punjab, is currently visiting the United States under the Tabeer Exchange Program. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of business incubation centers and expose them to global best practices in entrepreneurship.
As part of their visit to the Silicon Valley in California, the delegation met with Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles Mr. Asim Ali Khan to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the IT and technology sectors.
Welcoming the participants, the Consul General emphasized Consulate’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s IT sector and technology cooperation with the United States, highlighting that increasing Pakistan’s IT exports to the US remains a strategic priority. He underscored the Consulate’s role in fostering trade and investment relations, research collaborations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
He also noted that the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles hosted the first-ever Pakistan-US Tech Investment Conference in Silicon Valley in November 2024 and it remains committed to supporting Pakistani entrepreneurs in expanding their reach in the US tech sector.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s IT sector offered abundant opportunities for enhancing collaboration with the Silicon Valley.
The visiting delegation thanked the Consul General for facilitating the engagement and expressed optimism that continued collaboration with the Consulate would contribute to Pakistan’s IT sector growth. They also shared ideas on expanding Pakistan’s footprint in industries such as healthcare, textiles, and business connectivity. The Consulate welcomed their proposals, and both sides agreed to pursue further cooperation.
The Consull General reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s IT and tech ecosystem by connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with industry leaders on the US West Coast. The Consulate will continue to support initiatives that promote business growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
The delegation comprises professors and entrepreneurs from leading Pakistani universities, including LUMS, UET Lahore, University of Gujrat, and Fatima Jinnah Women University. During the discussion, they shared key insights gained from their visit, particularly in technological innovation and entrepreneurship.Prominent entrepreneur and educator Mr. Naeem Zafar, who teaches entrepreneurship at the University of California, Berkeley, also participated in the meeting.
Members of the Los Angeles based Pakistan-American Tech Council also participated in the meeting, commending the delegation’s visit. They offered their expertise and networks to help accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation in Pakistan.
Los Angeles,
February 27, 2025
