Syed Qamar Raza, Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, visited Texas to meet with entrepreneur Tanweer Ahmed [1].

The visit underscores Pakistan's ongoing efforts to engage its diaspora to stabilize and grow the national economy through investment and professional networks.

During the meeting in the U.S., Raza said the strategic role that citizens living abroad play in the development of their home country is important [1]. The interaction with Ahmed focused on the potential for entrepreneurial collaboration, and the mechanisms through which the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation can better support those living in North America.

"Overseas Pakistanis are the backbone of Pakistan's economy," Raza said [1].

The Chairman's trip to Texas serves as part of a broader outreach strategy to maintain ties with high-net-worth individuals and business leaders in the diaspora. By engaging with figures like Ahmed, the OPF seeks to facilitate a more structured flow of expertise and capital back into Pakistan [1].

Raza said that the contributions of the diaspora extend beyond simple remittances. The foundation aims to integrate the professional skills, and global experience of overseas citizens into national projects to ensure sustainable economic growth [1].

“Overseas Pakistanis are the backbone of Pakistan's economy.”

This engagement reflects Pakistan's reliance on remittance inflows and foreign direct investment from its diaspora to mitigate domestic economic instability. By targeting entrepreneurs in the U.S., the OPF is attempting to shift the relationship from passive financial support to active economic partnership.