Commercial Section
The Commercial Section, Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston is responsible for promotion/facilitation of exports of Pakistan including investment in Pakistan. It’s areas of jurisdiction are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and all US territories and dependencies in the Atlantic and Caribbean region (Puerto Rice and US Virgin Islands).
The Commercial Section is representative office of Ministry of Commerce and works in close coordination 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 up-to-date trade, investment and tariff policies of Pakistan.
Investment Policies of Pakistan
Pakistan’s Investment Policy has been formulated to create an investor-friendly environment, with a focus 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 www.pakboi.gov.pk
Foreign Exchange Remittance Card (FERC)
The 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 those overseas Pakistanis who were remitting US$10,000 and US$2,500 in a year respectively. A wide range of incentives are being offered 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 passport on an urgent basis.
For further information please visit web site of OPF:www.opf.org.pk
Trade Links (Pakistan)
- Ministry of Commerce & Textile Industry
- Federal Board of Revenue (Personal Baggage/Car/Gift/trasnfer of Residence Rules
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Industries and Production
- Board of Investment
- Punjab Board of Investment and Trade
- Sindh Board of Investment
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade
Trade Links (United States)
- USA Trade Online
- U.S. Census Bureau Guide to Foreign Trade Statistics
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- U.S. Imports from Pakistan by 5-digit End-Use Code, 2007 – 2016
- U.S. Exports to Pakistan by 5-Digit End Use Code, 2007 – 2016
- Concordance (Harmonized Tariff Schedule to 5-digit End-Use Code Conversion)
- Pakistan-US Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
Import/Export Trade Procedures (United States)
Exporters Database of Pakistan
- List of all licensed Trade Organizations in Pakistan
- All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
- Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association
- Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association
- Pakistan Knitwear & Sweaters Exporter Association
- Pakistan Tanners Association
- Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan
- Pakistan Carpets Manufacturers and Exporters Association
- All Pakistan Gem Merchants & Jewelers Association
- Pakistan Bed wear Exporters Association
Chamber of Commerce Pakistan
- Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Quetta Chamber of Commerce
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Gilgit Baltistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Gwadar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
