Vast Opportunities Exist for Pakistani Tech Companies in US Market, Says Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh; Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 Held in Dallas Invites US Businesses to Invest
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the USA Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has extended a warm invitation to the American technology companies to build long-term business partnerships, invest and collaborate with the country in order to take advantage of the opportunities of an affluent and multi-billion dollar market.
Delivering the speech at Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 in Dallas, Texas, the Ambassador noted that investments in modern technology are a strategic component of the bilateral economic relations. He pointed out that the United States is the world’s hub of technology, and Pakistan’s biggest export market for IT and a significant opportunity for economic cooperation in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Here are some of the highlights from Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh’s address at Pak-US Tech Connect 2026.
Youth Demographic Dividend: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted that more than 60 per cent of Pakistan’s population is youth that is the most precious asset of the country and the builders of its future. He emphasized that the Pakistani technology companies have international experience and have proven expertise that can be easily tapped by American technology firms.
Sustainable Partnerships: The conference is not just about introducing the performance and capabilities of the Pakistani technology companies, it is also about building genuine business relationships and sustainable business partnerships following the global standards.
Role of the Pakistani-American Diaspora: Ambassador encouraged the Pakistani-American community to actively contribute to expanding business relations, Pakistan becoming a reliable and competitive technology partner and enhancing the country’s global presence.
The IT industry is a growth industry and PSEB Briefing.
In his address, the Executive Chairman of Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) emphasized that the IT industry in Pakistan is continuously growing and is competitive in the world.
Talent and Export Surge: Pakistan is producing around 70 thousand IT and computer science graduates every year and exports of IT in Pakistan have been growing at an average rate of 21 per cent in the last four years.
In September 2026, Pakistan’s IT exports reached $435 million, mostly going to the United States.
Institutional Support: The PSEB reiterated its efforts to cooperate with relevant institutions such as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to facilitate investors and address operational issues.
13 Pakistani Tech Firms participated, along with Upcoming Conferences.
The event was attended by 13 leading tech firms from Pakistan, who demonstrated increasing expertise and capabilities in areas such as AI, cloud systems, fintech, cyber security and enterprise solutions.
The conference was a result of partnership between Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D.C, Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and PSEB. The next conferences, also part of the series to ramp up technological accessibility, will be held on October 21 in Washington D.C. and on October 23 in Chicago, 2026.