About Commercial Section
The Commercial Section, Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston, is responsible for the promotion/facilitation of Pakistan's exports, including investment in Pakistan. Its areas of jurisdiction are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and all US territories and dependencies in the Atlantic and Caribbean region (Puerto Rice and the US Virgin Islands).
The Commercial Section is a representative office of the Ministry of Commerce and closely coordinates with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan- Chambers of Commerce and Association in Pakistan. The Commercial Section also offers matchmaking services for intending importers/investors. It is responsible for providing Pakistan with up-to-date trade, investment, and tariff policies.
Please contact us for trade and investment inquiries related to Pakistan at our email: Pakcom.hus@tdap.gov.pk.
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Pakistan’s Investment Policy has been formulated to create an investor-friendly environment, focusing on further opening up the economy and marketing the potential for direct foreign investment. The essence of the policy is to strengthen Pakistan’s competitiveness by improving the policy regime, offering fiscal and tariff relief, and providing comprehensive facilitation services. For more info
Pakistan Investment Policy 2023The Foreign Exchange Remittance Card Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Finance through OPF in September 2001 to encourage remittances by Overseas Pakistanis through normal banking channels. Originally, gold and silver cards were offered to overseas Pakistanis who remitted US$10,000 and US$2,500 a year. A wide range of incentives are being provided to those overseas Pakistanis, including the following incentives/benefits:-
Separate Counters for special handling at arrival and departure lounges at airports and Free issuance and renewal of passports on an urgent basis. Duty Credits as applicable.
For further information, please visit the website of OPF:www.opf.org.pk
Apply for FERC Card by clicking here
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- U.S. Census Bureau Guide to Foreign Trade Statistics
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule
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- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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- Gwadar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry