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The American Business Council of Pakistan (ABC) was formed in 1984. ABC is a chamber of US Businesses in Pakistan and is one of the largest group of single country overseas investors in Pakistan. ABC has completed 25 years of service to Pakistan and played a major role in being a bridge to investment from United States.

ABC currently has 66 Members – most of whom are Fortune 500 companies. They operate in various sectors i.e. healthcare, financial services, information technology, chemicals & fertilizers, energy, FMCG, food & beverage, oil & gas and others.

The Council is managed by an Executive Committee that is elected every year by its members and meets monthly to review various aspects of its ongoing initiatives. Depending on the economic cycle the initiatives may vary from year to year. Sub-Committees are formed, which meet regularly, to ensure that adequate focus is given to important issues affecting majority of Council membership.

ABC is an effective channel for dialogue with the Government of Pakistan. Regular suggestions and input for improvement are provided to the relevant bodies like ministries, regulatory and tax authorities, etc., throughout the year. The focus of the Executive Committee is to ensure that ABC’s suggestions are incorporated in the annual Federal Budget and Trade Policy. The Council also facilitates direct interaction with the Federal, Provincial and City governments through its guest speakers’ program, seminars and events all of which are aimed at sustaining an ongoing dialogue.

ABC is affiliated with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), Washington D.C., and Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC). ABC also has a close working relationship with the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, Washington which is a component of the USCC.