Applications are invited on prescribed application form from interested Government Officers (BS-18 to BS-20) and candidates from the Private Sector / Pakistani Diaspora, fulfilling the requisite eligibility criteria for selection as Trade and Investment Officer (TIOs) in Pakistan’s Trade Missions abroad. Download Details

Today a Pakistan Tech Investment Forum was organized at the Consulate by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles in collaboration with Pak-Launch, a thriving community of professionals, founders, and investors of accomplished Pakistani talent across the globe.

The purpose of the forum was to raise awareness about the spectacular growth of the IT Sector in Pakistan in recent years as well as highlight initiatives undertaken by the Government of Pakistan to further encourage growth in the sector.

Speaking on the occasion in his keynote address, the Consul General, Mr. Asim Ali Khan, stated that the exponential growth of IT industry in Pakistan in the last decade has changed the perception of the capacity and capability of a knowledge-based service economy.

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The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles invites you to join our US delegation of businessmen/buyers to visit the INTERNATIONAL FOOD & AGRO EXHIBITION – 10th-12th AUGUST 2023 at KARACHI EXPO CENTRE – PAKISTAN. 

International Food and AgroExhibition (FoodAg)  to be held at Expo Centre Karachi – 10^th-12^th August 2023 is Pakistan’s first international food and agriculture exhibition showcasing the potential of Pakistan’s dynamic agro and food industry. This exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to visitors and exhibitors through its networking and matchmaking platform. It will also serve as a common meeting place for investors, exhibitors, and buyers. FoodAg will enable producers, importers, buyers, exporters, retailers, and media personnel to meet and exchange ideas. Irrespective of the size of your business, this exhibition will serve as a catalyst that will propel businesses toward sustainable success.

Importers with around US$2 million worth of imports will be given complimentary Air tickets and Hotel stays.

Foreign Delegates can register at Foreign Delegates Online Application Form – International Food & Agriculture Exhibition (tdap.gov.pk)

The brochure for the Expo can be found at foodag brochure (tdap.gov.pk).

Please feel free to forward this email to your contacts who may potentially be interested in visiting the FoodAg Pakistan 2023 and business opportunities in Pakistan. Please email us at trade_division@pakconsulatela.org  for any questions you may have.

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles is offering internship positions for undergraduate and graduate students in the United States colleges and universities. Students chosen for the program are required to participate as an intern for 8 weeks (extendable) on a full-time basis. The internship program gives students valuable work experience in a challenging foreign affairs arena.

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List of IBANs of Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Victims

International Food and Agro Exhibition (FoodAg) to be held at Expo Centre Karachi – 4th-6th May, 2023 is Pakistan’s first international food and agriculture exhibition showcasing potential of Pakistan’s dynamic agro and food industry. This exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to visitors and exhibitors through its networking and matchmaking platform. It will also serve as a common meeting place for the investors, exhibitors and buyers. FoodAg will enable producers, importers, buyers, exporters, retailers, and media personnel to meet and exchange ideas. Irrespective of the size of your business, this exhibition will serve as a catalyst that will propel businesses toward sustainable success. Foreign Delegates can register at:

Foreign Delegates Online Application Form – International Food & Agriculture Exhibition (tdap.gov.pk)

Brochure for the Expo can be found at foodag brochure (tdap.gov.pk)

FBR Employees Can No More Harass Or Blackmail You On Tax Issues!

Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan has established an “Overseas Pakistanis Grievances Redressal Cell” (OPGRC) to redress the grievances of Overseas Pakistanis against the Maladministration of FBR officials. Maladministration on part of Federal Revenue Division or any Federal Tax Employee is defined in Section 2(3) of FTO Ordinance, 2000 which include; 1. Illegal Actions 2. Negligence 3 Inefficiency, Incompetence Repeated Notices unnecessary attendance 3. Unnecessary communications 4. Errors in Refund 5. Non-Payment of Refund 6. Unlawful coercive recovery of tax 7. Federal Tax employees avoiding legal proceedings. Download PDF