U.S., Pakistan Near Completion of Major Trade Deal

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The United States and Pakistan are in the final stages of negotiating a significant trade agreement aimed at expanding economic ties, boosting investment, and enhancing cooperation on critical resources.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, speaking during a visit to Washington, stated that both nations are “very close” to concluding the deal. A special committee, appointed by Pakistan’s prime minister, is currently finalizing the remaining details, according to a report by Reuters on Saturday, July 26.

“It’s not months, not even weeks, believe me, it’s just a matter of days before it’s done,” Dar said, emphasizing the urgency and momentum behind the agreement.

Following their meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not offer a timeline for the deal’s completion but reiterated the importance of strengthening trade ties and pursuing collaboration on critical minerals, an area of increasing strategic interest.

The proposed agreement reflects a broader shift in U.S. trade policy aimed at developing deeper economic relationships with regional partners and ensuring access to essential resources. If finalized, the deal could serve as a milestone in Pakistan–U.S. relations, opening up new avenues for cooperation and growth.

The negotiations also highlight a changing regional landscape, where diplomacy, trade security, and strategic resource access are becoming increasingly intertwined. Both countries appear eager to establish long-term economic frameworks that support mutual development.

The agreement, once signed, is expected to bring immediate opportunities for businesses and investors in both nations and may lay the foundation for more structured cooperation in future trade and resource-sharing initiatives.