we believe that with that much improved security environment, better control over our energy aisis, andevelopment of massive connectivity and transport infrastructure pakistan is open for business. u.s. businesses and investors have historically had a significant presence in pakistan . despite all the challenges we confronted over the last decade, in terms of security, they have not only maintained their equities in pakistan, but enlarged them. exxon mobil has come back to pakistan recently in a big way. we want to see more u.s. companies coming to pakistan. with its huge middle class and potential to emerge as a manufacturing hub for the entire region, pakistan offers a captive market for u.s. retailers and rich investment opportunities for the u.s. manufacturers. i am here to seek and explore those opportunities, recognizing fully now is the time to come to pakistan. sooner, the better. as the prime minister recently told business investors in the middle east, pakistan is on the upswing. you do not want to miss the boat. ladies and gentlemen, a prosperous, pluralistic, pakistan is at