In a potentially game-changing shift, the United States has signaled its intention to invest between $500 million to $1 billion in Pakistan’s mineral sector. The move is part of a broader economic dialogue aimed at deepening bilateral trade, strengthening industrial links, and reducing trade barriers.
Pakistan’s delegation, led by Secretary of Commerce Jawad Paul, is currently in Washington fine-tuning a long-term agreement that may also include U.S. imports of Pakistani textiles and a reciprocal plan to buy American oil.
The urgency is growing as both sides seek to:
- Avoid permanent U.S. tariffs on Pakistani exports
- Open doors for U.S. firms in energy and mining
- Modernize trade policies amid global uncertainty
Officials are hopeful that by next week, negotiations will culminate in a framework that unlocks U.S. investment, enhances industrial output, and strengthens Pakistan’s trade standing.
The outcome could set the tone for a more resilient, mutually beneficial economic partnership between Pakistan and the U.S.
