Pakistan trade deal with US is near completion, says Foreign Minister—only days away from finalization following top-level talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
Washington, D.C. –
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister has announced that a major trade deal with the United States is on the verge of being finalized, with both countries entering what officials call the “final stage” of negotiations.
“It’s not going to be months, not even weeks—just days,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister told reporters following a high-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. The agreement is expected to boost bilateral commerce, open new markets, and secure investment across energy, textiles, agriculture, and digital services.
A Strategic Economic Breakthrough
The announcement marks a breakthrough in bilateral relations, especially after years of fluctuating economic and political ties. The Pakistan trade deal with US would be the most significant commercial agreement between the two countries in over a decade.
According to diplomatic insiders, the deal includes tariff reductions, market access reforms, and collaborative technology investments, with particular focus on climate-resilient agriculture and green infrastructure.
Focus on Stability and Regional Partnerships
Both sides emphasized that the agreement is not purely economic—it also signals a shift in strategic alignment. With Washington refocusing its Indo-Pacific partnerships, Pakistan appears poised to balance ties between the West and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Rubio praised Pakistan’s “efforts to modernize its economy and commit to open-market reforms,” while Pakistan’s top diplomat highlighted the deal as a “mutual win” that reflects deepening trust between the two countries.
Fast-Track Finalization Imminent
U.S. Trade Representative teams are now finalizing the technical framework, and a joint announcement could be made before the next round of global trade talks. Both sides are said to be preparing formal signings in Islamabad and Washington by early next month.
Economists expect the deal could double U.S.-Pakistan trade volume within three years, with particular growth in tech outsourcing, cotton exports, and energy collaboration.
A Turning Point for Pakistan’s Economic Diplomacy
The timing is critical for Pakistan, which faces a growing external debt burden and is seeking expanded trade access to boost foreign reserves and reduce reliance on IMF programs. The trade agreement is expected to include mechanisms for joint investment funds and SME empowerment initiatives, according to government sources.
For the U.S., the deal reinforces its commitment to economic diplomacy in South Asia at a time of rising global supply chain realignments.
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