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It has come to the attention of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, that certain third parties are receiving and processing visa applications for Pakistan without authorization from the Government of Pakistan or this Consulate General.

The Consulate General disassociates itself from all such unauthorized individuals, agents, or entities and shall not be responsible for any loss, delay, misrepresentation, or other adverse consequences arising from engagement with them.

Visa applicants are hereby advised and cautioned to avoid any contact with unauthorized intermediaries and to submit their visa applications exclusively through the official online visa portal of the Government of Pakistan, available at: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk

Applicants are further advised that detailed and up-to-date information regarding various categories of Pakistan visas, eligibility criteria, and related guidance is available on the official website of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, at: https://pakconsulatela.org/visa-services

The Consulate General urges all applicants to exercise due diligence while submitting applications including for all payment of visa fees.
This notice is issued in the public interest.

Consulate General of Pakistan
Los Angeles

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: 18 December 2025

Type of position: Full-time

Working hours per week: 38

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

Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis have been established in Islamabad under the Overseas Pakistanis Property Act, 2024 to ensure expeditious resolution of disputes, particularly those relating to immoveable property. In pursuance of the Act, two District and Sessions Judges have been designated in the district judiciary, while one Honorable Judge of the Honorable Islamabad High Court has also been nominated.

2 The Punjab Establishment of Special Courts (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Act 2025 has been passed aiming to apply this mechanism across the province. Process of designation of judges is underway.

3. Mr. Ghaffar Ali, Senior Law Officer, OPF has been nominated as the focal person for effective coordination for Expeditious Resolution of Court Cases of Overseas Pakistanis regarding Property Matters. His contact details are as under:

Cell: +92 300 5729283
Office: +92 051 9048251
Email: legal@opf.org.pk

4. Overseas Pakistanis are requested to share details on property-related court cases across the country with the above focal person at OPF. The information may also be share at dcg@pakconsulatela.org or info@pakconsulatela.org.