Ambassador Sheikh calls for shift from ‘counterterrorism to IT’ in Pakistan-US ties
Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. has called for a strategic shift in bilateral relations, moving from a focus on counterterrorism to cooperation in information technology. The initiative aims to leverage Pakistani tech talent to strengthen economic ties.
Why it matters
This represents a potential pivot in international diplomacy toward tech-led economic development rather than traditional security-based alliances.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh addresses the Pakistan-US Tech Connect 2026 forum in Washington. Photo: X Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has called for a shift in bilateral engagement from counterterrorism to information technology, describing tech cooperation as a promising avenue for strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
Addressing the Pakistan-US Tech Connect 2026 forum in Washington, Ambassador Sheikh said technological collaboration could open new avenues for mutually beneficial partnerships between Islamabad and Washington.
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