With effect from 23rd October 2026, only e-passports shall be processed by the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles.

Machine Readable Passport (MRP) issued before 23rd October 2026 shall remain valid till date of expiry.

The Trade and Investment Section, Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles USA is looking for a Trade Development Officer (TDO) to join the team. The candidate will engage in trade and investment promotion activities while reporting directly to the Trade and Investment Counsellor). The main role would be to assist in the overall objective of facilitating trade and business opportunities for Pakistani companies in the West Coast of USA.  The job offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in international trade, enterprise support, and government affairs.

The Trade and Investment Section, Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles, helps Pakistani companies develop trade and investment relations with the West Coast states of the USA. The TDO will be responsible for developing a chain of opportunities in important sectors, networking with relevant business contacts, and promoting Pakistan’s exports and inward FDI.

The position entails exposure to high-profile contacts in the private and public sectors and requires a high level of resilience and professionalism.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop marketing programs and implement marketing campaigns for promoting the export of Pakistani products/services and investments to Pakistan from the 10 states under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles
• Prepare, customize and/or edit market reports on the USA markets on a range of products and services of interest to Pakistan.
• Seek, identify, and report export opportunities to build a pipeline of opportunities for Pakistani companies using various sources including market intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and online assessment tools.
• Maintain and update client database including Pakistani exporters, local importers, and Pakistani diaspora businesses.
• Liaise with the potential business partners of USA and Pakistan, including Government and private businesses to establish investment and trade linkages between both sides.
• Provide event management service for trade missions, exhibitions, and conferences as well as other internal and external events supported and/or organized by the Consulate.
• Arrange meetings for the Trade and Investment Counsellor with Pakistani and local businesspersons, companies, and others.
• Prepare talking points for the meetings, take notes during the meetings, prepare draft minutes / record-notes of the meetings, and take follow-up actions/correspondence.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry associations, chambers of commerce, and relevant organizations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties assigned by the Superior Officers.

 Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade / Business relations, International Relations, Data Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Work experience, preferably in trade-related matters or organizations.

 Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• A good understanding of international trade
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills combined with strong presentation and speaking skills.
• Proficient with technology and digital literacy, with experience in but not limited to, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain a healthy working environment and relationships with all stakeholders.

 Application deadline: 05 October 2026

 Type of position: Full-time

 Working hours per week: 40

 Location: Los Angeles USA

 Nationality: USA (Work authorization or Citizenship)

Interested candidates may email their CV along with Cover Letter  to trade_division@pakconsulatela.org or dcg@pakconsulatela.org

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California State Senate Unanimously Passes Historic Resolution Celebrating Pakistan-U.S. Relations And Diaspora Contributions

Pakistan’s Envoy Engages California Lawmakers Following Historic State Senate Resolution

Sacramento, California August 11, 2026

The California State Senate unanimously passed a historic resolution celebrating the enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United States, while recognizing the significant contributions of the Pakistani-American diaspora to California’s economy, culture, and social fabric.

Presented by Senator Melissa Hurtado, the resolution highlighted the pivotal role played by Pakistani-Americans in California and commended their achievements across diverse fields. It urged all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between the two nations.

Council of Pakistan, led by Dr. Imran Sharief, made important efforts for passage of the resolution.

Expressing his gratitude, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, praised Senator Hurtado for her leadership. Ambassador Sheikh reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening people-to-people ties and building on the current positive trajectory of Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations.

California State Assembly also resolved to promote relations between Pakistan and the State of California. The Assembly resolved to promote the contributions of Pakistani-American businesses and investors in advancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and California. The Assembly recognized and acknowledged the achievements of Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh in promoting bilateral ties between the two nations. These pronouncements were made by Assemblymember Matt Haney.

The resolution’s passage coincided with an official visit by Ambassador Sheikh to California, during which he interacted with state lawmakers to strengthen economic and political engagement.

In a meeting with Senator Eloise Gomez, Ambassador Sheikh discussed opportunities to expand trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. Senator Gomez commended Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability. During the meeting, Ambassador Sheikh extended an official invitation to Senator Gomez to visit Pakistan.

Ambassador Sheikh also hosted a working lunch for Assemblymember Matt Haney and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. Discussions focused on key aspects of bilateral cooperation, with the Ambassador extending invitations to both legislators to visit Pakistan to further enhance bilateral collaboration across key sectors.

ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF PAKISTAN UNDER PAKISTAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (PTAP) SESSION (2026-27)

The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Government of Pakistan, has been entrusted with the administration of the Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme (PTAP) since 1976. The Programme is designed to strengthen technical collaboration, foster goodwill, and promote human resource development among partner developing countries. Through PTAP, Pakistan has enabled thousands of international students to pursue and successfully complete higher education in its institutions, thereby contributing to capacity building and sustainable development.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs has invited applications for admission to B.Sc. Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy (D. Pharmacy) programmes offered by public sector institutions of higher education in Pakistan for the Academic Session 2026–27.

The prescribed application form may be downloaded from the Ministry of Economic Affairs website (www.ead.gov.pk). The application form should preferably be typed and submitted in quadruplicate along with attested copies of the following documents:

• Academic certificates and transcripts/ mark sheets of HSSC / or equivalent qualification
• Recent photograph passport size (4 copies)
• Copy of applicant’s passport; and
• Equivalence Certificate issued by IB

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, will remain closed on Wednesday-Friday (27-29 May 2026) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles is pleased to share an exclusive interview of Consul General Asim Ali Khan featured by Impact Reports (Los Angeles).

The discussion highlights Pakistan’s growing economic and technology partnership with California, the role of the Pakistani-American diaspora in driving innovation and investment, and the Consulate’s efforts to strengthen trade, cultural, and people-to-people ties.

Read the full interview here: https://www.impact-reports.com/interview-asim-ali-khan-consul-general-of-pakistan-in-los-angeles