Washington: The United States has expressed strong interest in expanding investment in Pakistan’s information technology, mining, minerals and energy sectors, following a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington.
According to an official statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties between Pakistan and the United States.
Both sides discussed practical steps to promote economic cooperation and facilitate greater engagement between the private sectors of the two countries.
The statement noted that the US side showed particular interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s fast-growing IT industry, as well as its untapped mining and mineral resources and expanding energy sector.
Officials described the discussions as constructive, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic collaboration.
The two sides also appreciated the upcoming US–Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum scheduled for 31 March 2026. The forum is expected to bring together leading companies and senior government officials from both countries, providing a platform to identify new business opportunities and strengthen institutional partnerships.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb is also likely to participate in a forum hosted by the US Department of Commerce during his visit.
During the meeting, both countries agreed to maintain continued engagement on large-scale investment projects and to keep communication channels open to accelerate progress. Officials said that sustained dialogue at the ministerial level would be key to unlocking new avenues of cooperation in strategic sectors.
The latest development signals renewed momentum in Pakistan–US economic relations at a time when Islamabad is seeking to attract foreign direct investment to support economic stability and long-term growth.
Analysts believe that enhanced US participation in IT, mining and energy could contribute significantly to technology transfer, job creation and infrastructure development in Pakistan.