Pakistan Eyes Trade Deal with US Amid Strengthening Ties

Pakistan Eyes Trade Deal with US Amid Strengthening Ties

Pakistan Hopes for Trade Deal with the US, Says Deputy Prime Minister

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has said that the country is hopeful for a new trade agreement with the United States. He shared this while answering questions during a session.

“Our economic relationship with the US is getting better,” he said. “Talks are ongoing, and we are expecting a trade deal soon.”

Ishaq Dar added that Pakistan wants better access to US markets and hopes to see more American investment in Pakistan, especially in the energy, mining, and technology sectors.

Earlier, Ishaq Dar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. US officials welcomed him at the State Department. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, also joined the meeting.

Later, both sides held a high-level meeting where senior officials discussed boosting trade and economic ties. They also talked about working together in areas like agriculture, technology, minerals, counterterrorism, and regional peace.