US - Pakistan relationship

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$430m US crude deal struck​

In private sector transaction, Pakistan will import 6m barrels of WTI oil

ZAFAR BHUTTA
January 28, 2025

Increased sourcing from the US reduces reliance on the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime corridor through which a substantial proportion of global oil trade passes and which remains vulnerable to geopolitical tensions. Photo: Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has found an alternative oil supply route as a $430 million US crude deal by the private sector has helped reduce reliance on the Hormuz route and narrow the trade gap.

In a notable private sector development with broader economic implications, Cnergyico Pk has executed a commercial transaction for the import of six million barrels of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude valuing at around $430 million. The deal, one of the largest private sector crude oil import arrangements between Pakistan and the US, reflects a gradual shift towards diversified energy sourcing at a time of heightened geopolitical and balance-of-payments pressures.

The transaction expands energy trade between Pakistan and the US while contributing to a reduction in trade deficit through market-based private investment. Importantly, the deal has been concluded without sovereign guarantees or government financing, limiting exposure for the public exchequer and aligning with broader efforts to reduce reliance on state-backed external funding.

 

[Watandar]

What happened to this???

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Expensive geoligical surveys are needed to verify what minerals are there and in what quantity and quality. Bankrupt Pakistan as usual doesn't have the cash for such a survey.

 

[Watandar]

Looks like Muneer showbaaz boot polish not shiny enough. This will help tremendously in attracting FDI!

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan

The State Department advises travellers to think twice before visiting due to crime, civil unrest, terrorism, and the risk of kidnapping.

www.dawn.com

 

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Pakistan, US explore setting up ADR center for corporate disputes​

• Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre model of Singapore discussed

BR Web Desk
January 29, 2026




Pakistan and the United States (US) had discussed the establishment of a dedicated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre in Pakistan for financial disputes, drawing on international best practices, an official release said on Thursday.

The development came as a delegation of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the United States Department of Commerce visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in Islamabad.

The CLDP works with emerging economies to strengthen policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks that support trade, investment, and commercial activity through targeted technical assistance and institutional capacity-building.

“Both sides discussed the establishment of a dedicated Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre in Pakistan, drawing on international best practices. These included the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC) model of Singapore, an independent and impartial institution that resolves consumer financial disputes through structured mediation and adjudication mechanisms,” the SECP said.

 

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[Starlord]

Might as well ask US to release the AH-Z1's helicopters, we can use them to protect Baluchistan, cause after years we still haven't see 2-3 Z-10ME in PA service.

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan key US partner in region, official tells Congress​

Anwar Iqbal
February 12, 2026

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration’s point man for South and Central Asia has told Congress that Pakistan remains an important US partner in the region, with Washington seeking to expand trade, economic cooperation, and security ties with the country.

Addressing the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Sub-committee on South and Central Asia on Wednesday, Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur underscored Pakistan’s role in regional engagement and highlighted growing bilateral cooperation.

“Pakistan is another important partner in the region. We are working together with Pakistan to realise the potential of its critical mineral resources, combining US government seed financing with private sector know-how would benefit both of our countries,” he told the sub-committee.

Referring to broader economic engagement, Kapur said: “Our trade in energy and agriculture is expanding as well.”

He also pointed to continued security cooperation between the two countries, adding: “And our ongoing counter-terrorism cooperation helps Pakistan combat internal security threats while addressing transnational dangers that can harm the US or our partners.”

During the subsequent question-and-answer session, lawmakers raised issues related to militancy, Pakistan’s past security strategy and broader regional dynamics.

Referring to Kapur’s academic work, a congressman noted that his book examined militancy and national security in Pakistan and asked whether militant groups based in South and Central Asia were operating in the United States.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Might as well ask US to release the AH-Z1's helicopters, we can use them to protect Baluchistan, cause after years we still haven't see 2-3 Z-10ME in PA service.

Why bother when Pakistan has access to better options from China now without all the theatrics ?! People need to move on from the AH-1Zs now. It is questionable what value they have in era of drones now anyway, so adding a new type in broadly the same category adds no real value relative to the cost.

 

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Hopefully the can now discuss and refine a "better" trade deal for Pakistan.

 

[Meengla]

Might as well ask US to release the AH-Z1's helicopters, we can use them to protect Baluchistan, cause after years we still haven't see 2-3 Z-10ME in PA service.

And Pakistan should stay focused on getting the promised F-16 upgrades: 70 fighter jets becoming very capable until 2040!!

 

[Starlord]

Why bother when Pakistan has access to better options from China now without all the theatrics ?! People need to move on from the AH-1Zs now. It is questionable what value they have in era of drones now anyway, so adding a new type in broadly the same category adds no real value relative to the cost.

How many Z-10ME have been delivered so far? if we put effort towards the AH-Z1 they can be delivered in no time, and PA has good experience with AH-Z's for decades. BLA/TTP attacks are getting more intense we need to chase terrorists in their caves and blast them, Z-10ME will come eventually but only god knows when.

 

[Starlord]

And Pakistan should stay focused on getting the promised F-16 upgrades: 70 fighter jets becoming very capable until 2040!!

F-16's are definitely important and many knowledgeable members have explained why, I am sure if USA even as a joke offer 18 new F-16V's to PAF, they will jump on it without a second thought.

 

[Meengla]

F-16's are definitely important and many knowledgeable members have explained why, I am sure if USA even as a joke offer 18 new F-16V's to PAF, they will jump on it without a second thought.

The most important thing about the existing F-16 upgrades is that the upgrades would make those 70+ F-16s frontline/near front line against India's fighters, which they were not in the May 2025 encounter against India. And for a relatively paltry $700 million too!

 

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Pakistan, US pledge deeper counterterrorism ties, expand investment cooperation​

Both sides agree to promote investment in the mining, minerals, and energy sectors

Web Desk
February 12, 2026

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy, US Ambassador Natalie Baker, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry meet in Islamabad on February 12, 2026. PHOTO: HANDOUT

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism and promote investment in the mining, minerals, and energy sectors, according to an official statement issued by the federal government on Thursday.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy. US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker was also present on the occasion