The United States of America would continue to extend cooperation to Pakistan to strengthen it economically and is working on various projects including establishment of Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (RoZs) and Free Market Access to Pakistani merchandise. These views were expressed by Mr Richard Jao, Political/Economic Chief of US Consulate General while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. The LCCI Vice President Faisal Iqbal Sheikh, Ms Caroline Dow, Ms Jessica Berlow, Mr Shahid Abbass of US Consulate, LCCI Executive Committee Member Dr Shahid Raza and LCCI Secretary General Syed Muhammad Saqlain also spoke on the occasion.

The US Political and Economic Chief said work on the establishment of RoZs is progressing with required pace and positive results would be coming soon.