WASHINGTON: Pakis­tan showcased about 20 technology companies at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, seeking to expand its tech industry’s international reach, attract investment, and strengthen commercial ties with the US.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, urged participating companies to leverage their presence in Silicon Valley to build lasting commercial partnerships and explore investment opportunities in the US market.

He also assured them of the full support of Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in the United States for building business connections with American partners, according to a press release from the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington.

The ambassador highlighted the growing capabilities of Pakistan’s technology industry and emphasised the importance of strengthening Pakistan-US cooperation in information technology, innovation and digital entrepreneurship.

He encouraged companies to position Pakistan as a competitive, reliable partner in the global digital economy. The Pakistan Pavilion at the three-day event, held from Oct 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, featured around 20 tech showcasing their products, innovative solutions across various technology sectors.

During his interaction with company representatives on Thursday, Rizwan Sheikh was briefed on their products and efforts to expand their presence in the US market.

TechCrunch Disrupt is a major technology and start-up conference that brings together early-stage founders, entrepreneurs, software professionals, venture capitalists and industry leaders.

Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2026