Pak US Ties
Security concerns and the requirement of massive inflows have in the past deterred investments in the country’s possible resources.
Updated 04 Aug, 2025 01:17pm
Positive signals, top-level engagement bode well for Islamabad, which seeks to be counted among "Top 3 powers" in South Asia.
Updated 04 Aug, 2025 08:02am
It would be naïve to assume that ties between global powers hinge on relatively minor issues.
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 09:19am
Textile sector struggles as tariff hike limits market gains.
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 10:52am
FO says BLA, TTP are "Indian proxies" working on agenda of destabilising Pakistan.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 02:52pm
Shares gain by 1,644.56 points, or up by 1.18 per cent.
Published 01 Aug, 2025 05:51pm
Light crude cargo will be loaded from Houston this month and is expected to arrive in Karachi in second half of October.
Published 01 Aug, 2025 11:35am
Finance ministry says tariff level to support country's export potential; Canada levy raised to 35pc; Brazil exports slapped with steep 50pc tariff.
Updated 01 Aug, 2025 05:52pm
This surprise turn in bilateral relations should send a positive signal to foreign investors.
Updated 01 Aug, 2025 08:56am
No official word from US; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump; Islamabad says agreement includes reduction of tariffs.
Updated 01 Aug, 2025 09:08am
Tariff rate not specified; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump, says "landmark deal" will enhance cooperation between two countries.
Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:33pm
Details remain sketchy despite Trump announcement; no word on tariff rate as Aurangzeb meets key officials.
Updated 31 Jul, 2025 11:06am
Historically, the Islamabad-Washington engagement has been framed narrowly.
Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:19am
Aurangzeb will lead concluding discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Published 28 Jul, 2025 10:37pm
Statement says meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to building on momentum of current engagements.
Updated 29 Jul, 2025 12:24am
Deputy PM invites Pakistani diaspora in US to actively contribute to country's development.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 05:34pm
The two sides appear ready to recalibrate their economic and strategic ties after years of diplomatic chill and disengagement.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 09:22am
Dr Aafia's lawyer blasts remarks as being "idiotic", says Dar should not have compared her case with that of Imran Khan.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 08:21am
Premier says government is in "no way negligent" regarding Dr Aafia's case.
Published 25 Jul, 2025 06:56pm
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan and the US seek further expansion and stability in bilateral relations.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 05:25am
In the days following Trump's meeting with COAS Munir, people from Modi and India’s national security adviser’s offices made separate calls to US counterparts to register protest, two officials say.
Published 21 Jul, 2025 08:00pm
Foreign minister due in New York today.
Updated 21 Jul, 2025 07:58am
Aurangzeb returns home, dubs ongoing discussions "very constructive"; Dar to visit US next week to attend high-level signature events.
Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:21am
Will chair a debate on global peace under Pakistan's UN Security Council presidency; to attend conference on Palestine Question.
Published 19 Jul, 2025 05:09pm
Finance minister terms recent dialogue with US officials "very constructive" as Pakistan aims to avoid 29pc tariff ahead of August 1 deadline.
Published 19 Jul, 2025 02:58pm
Does not specify which side's jets he's referring to; doubles down on ceasefire mediation in contrast to India's stance.
Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:07pm
Both sides reaffirm commitment to exploiting opportunities to strengthen economic ties, says statement.
Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:09pm
US embassy spokesperson says: "We have nothing to announce"; FO says "no information" on Trump’s reported visit.
Updated 17 Jul, 2025 10:13pm
US Consul General Scott Urbom "confident" that port sector will be another area to achieve great success together.
Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:15am
McGovern notes need to engage and talk about "political prisoners"; blasphemy laws, Baloch activists, blocking of YouTube channels discussed.
Updated 16 Jul, 2025 02:12pm
