Pakistan US Ties

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir presents mineral samples to US President Donald Trump at The White House in Washington DC, US, on September 26, 2025. (File photo: The White House)

US sees Pakistan as key critical minerals partner, signals new mining deals

US Embassy official also hopes to unveil government-to-government initiatives this fall covering mining cooperation, including workforce training and support for developing new projects.

August 6, 2026

US, Pakistan reaffirm counterterrorism partnership against TTP, Daesh and BLA

Both sides review regional security environment, and explore ways to enhance bilateral collaboration, including strengthening border security and disrupting terrorist facilitation networks.

August 5, 2026

Pakistan, US seek stronger ties as congressional delegation visits Islamabad

Talks include congressional engagement, regional diplomacy and investment prospects as officials examine ways to deepen institutional links between the two countries.

July 28, 2026

Strong view in US that Pakistan played a helpful role: Kugelman on US-Iran mediation

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman says Pakistan plays a key role in US-Iran mediation, enjoys growing influence in Washington, and is emerging as a regional security partner.

July 20, 2026

US values partnership with Pakistan on counterterrorism, cybercrime: FBI director

Reaffirms importance of cooperation after meeting Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC.

July 13, 2026

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Pakistan, US see ‘significant progress’ in Reciprocal Trade Agreement talks

Islamabad describes the Washington negotiations as positive, saying both sides made significant progress toward a reciprocal trade agreement designed to strengthen trade relations and broaden existing commercial engagement.

July 11, 2026

Interior minister says Pakistan-US relations strengthened under Trump administration

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan-US relations strengthened during Donald Trump’s tenure, as officials discussed security cooperation, counter-terrorism and regional developments during a meeting in Islamabad.

May 15, 2026

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur meets Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 14, 2026. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/X)

Pakistan steps up regional diplomacy with US and Azerbaijan meetings

Pakistan holds separate talks with US and Azerbaijani officials on regional developments, economic cooperation and legal collaboration during meetings in Islamabad.

May 14, 2026

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, shaking hands with US Commerce Secretary, Howard A. Lutnick after a meeting at the Department of Commerce in Washington DC. Secretary Commerce, Government of Pakistan, and Pakistan's Ambassador

Islamabad, Washington advance talks on trade and investment

Both sides expressed interest in increasing trade and investment and explored US participation in Pakistan’s technology, mining, minerals, and energy sectors.

February 21, 2026

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join Gaza's Board of Peace

Foreign Office says Pakistan will remain engaged in international Gaza peace efforts, supporting security and a lasting Palestinian solution in line with United Nations resolutions.

January 18, 2026