Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Howard A. Lutnick, at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, the delegation included Pakistan’s Secretary of Commerce, the Ambassador to the United States, and senior trade and economic officials. The meeting focused on expanding economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on boosting trade volumes, attracting foreign direct investment, and promoting private-sector partnerships.
Both sides expressed strong interest in deepening collaboration in key sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), mining, renewable energy, and conventional energy. The US side highlighted opportunities for American companies to explore large-scale investment projects in Pakistan, while the Pakistani delegation outlined ongoing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and ensuring investor protection.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb appreciated the role of the US Chamber of Commerce in organizing the US–Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum scheduled for March 31, 2026. He noted that the forum would bring together leading companies, policymakers, and investors from both countries to explore new commercial avenues. He also expressed hope that the Office of the US Commerce Secretary would actively participate in the event.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement and agreed to advance discussions on major investment projects in the coming months, signaling renewed momentum in Pakistan–US economic ties.