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US automakers planning to launch electric vehicles in Pakistan
US Consul General Ms. Rodriguez went on to say that some US automakers were even considering to domestically manufacture vehicles in the country.

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January 14, 2021
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In the past week, a news outlet reported that a US-based automobile company plans to launch its electric vehicles in the now-booming auto industry of Pakistan. It was announced by the Consul General of United States based in Lahore, Ms. Catherine Rodriguez, in an online virtual meeting through Zoom application. While addressing the participants she said, “Technology transfer with easy and duty-free access to American markets is a must in a bid to achieve a quantum jump in bilateral trade and in this connection serious efforts are being made by both sides”.
She was addressing members of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) which included the President of the body, Mr. Hafiz Ihtasham Javed.

Ms Rodriguez went on to say that some US automakers were even considering to domestically manufacture vehicles in the country. US firms, according to her have started to express interest in Pakistan’s auto sector following the improved law and order situation in the country – which she acknowledged quite openly.
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While speaking about her future plans, Ms. Rodriguez said she’ll try her best to persuade and in-turn convince American investors – particularly in the auto domain to exploit the numerous opportunities that the country offers.
In a message for the Faisalabad-based industrialists, the consul general said she would play a part in introducing them to buyers in the US so that further opportunities for business between the two countries could be identified.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. John Coronado, US commercial counsellor for Pakistan, said that his country has deep trade relations with Pakistan and that going forward in the future – the scope of these relations would further expand.
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Potential of Pakistan’s industry
The president of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Mr. Hafiz Ihtasham Javed said, “About 70% of textile exports originate from this city while 80-90% of textile units are also housed here.” While highlighting the significance of the US to Pakistan as an important export destination, he said that it was a strategically important and suitable place in the heart of Pakistan for making exports to any country via seaports or through upcountry road links with China and Central Asian states.
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While presenting the case of Faisalabad as a vital destination for industries to relocate and expand, Mr Javed said that cheap and abundant skilled labour was readily available for all types of industries in the city.
FCCI president, emphasized the need for technology transfer from America, being a technologically advanced country – which he believed would improve the quality of production in Pakistan’s industrial sector and will make them more efficient. He said, while referring to American technology, “it is the best in the world and we can improve quality of our products in addition to reducing cost of production.”
 
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According to The Express Tribune, the US Consul General in Lahore, Catherine Rodriguez, held an online meeting with the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President, Hafiz Ihtasham Javed.
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The new American Luxury EV by Lucid Motors Air.
In the meeting, the US official informed Javed of some American investors’ intent to explore the electric vehicle space in Pakistan.
She acknowledged that the law and order situation had improved considerably in Pakistan and said she would convince American investors to exploit the new and emerging business opportunities.
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While introducing her team, she said she might hold a direct and face-to-face meeting with the Faisalabad-based industrialists dealing with US buyers.
The US Commercial Counsellor for Pakistan, John Coronado, said that the US and Pakistan had deep trading ties, which could be further extended to benefit both countries.

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Speaking on the occasion, the FCCI president emphasized the significance of Faisalabad as a contributor to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
He expressed that the city was strategically important for making exports to any state via seaports or through upcountry road links with China and Central Asian countries.
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Faisalabad. (Gulf Air)
He also said that cheap and abundant skilled labor was available, making Faisalabad more attractive for new industrialists.
Stressing the need for technology transfer from the US, he said that “it is the best in the world and we can improve the quality of our products in addition to reducing the cost of production.”
 
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haha, no offence knowing the bastard nature of yanks and the way they have treated us and how they treat us. why are they now suddenly feeling so gracious with some investment?
 
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No problem for US automakers to sell cars in Pakistan, people like to have more options, but the US should allow Pakistan to export more, so that more Pakistanis can afford to buy American cars.

Even though Trump is on his way out, he was right that US-Pakistan trade could conceivably go to $30-60 Billion annually.

This pandemic has reset the world, the US can now invest around the world if it wants to gain influence the right way. Common prosperity is the only way to be competitive against peer competitors.

Let’s see if this will happen or this is just hot air.
 
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US cannot save PTIs government by such antics.
 
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On the contrary they want to topple this pro US government and bring back the anti US league under the leadership of brave quaid sher-e-lahore hazrat Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

Why don't the Pakistani government diplomatically make US aware of this outing of the secret plan of theirs?

You can use the PM portal to suggest that.
 
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Why don't the Pakistani government diplomatically make US aware of this outing of the secret plan of theirs?

You can use the PM portal to suggest that.
Why would i do that? Unless you are suggesting that PTI led government is not pro US?
 
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Why would i do that? Unless you are suggesting that PTI led government is not pro US?

PTI government is the last pro US government in Pakistan while Amreeki imperialism breathes its last.
 
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This will happen right after Saudi Oil Refinery is completed.
 
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So how much would owning a Tesla put us back even if we assume zero duty on it?
Realistically speaking its becoming increasingly difficult to buy a sedan like corolla or civic, who would afford a Tesla apart from the elite blessed segment of the society.
 
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