ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States are on the verge of finalizing a landmark trade agreement, following a significant breakthrough in their ongoing negotiations.
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual session with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to discuss reciprocal tariffs and streamline the remaining technical details.
Final Phase of Negotiations
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that both sides aim to wrap up talks and sign the agreement next week.
Officials from both nations expressed satisfaction over the progress, describing the latest meeting as “constructive and forward-moving.”
The parties will spend the coming days resolving final points of contention.
Boost for Bilateral Ties
The upcoming deal is expected to strengthen economic cooperation, with potential for collaboration across multiple sectors.
Both Islamabad and Washington believe the agreement will provide mutual benefits and open new avenues for trade and investment.
Finance ministry sources say the accord will inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, aligning with broader efforts to enhance strategic and commercial ties.
