Next Pakistan-US Trade Deal Very Close

Pakistan and the United States have created progress in negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions on outstanding technical matters, Pakistan's Commerce Division noted on Tuesday.

Key points

• Prime Minister's Coordinator for Commerce and Industry Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan additionally attended the gathering. ## Pakistan Seeks US Market Access for Mangoes and Dates.
• He additionally invited US businesses to participate in FoodAg 2026, scheduled for November 23 to 26 in Karachi.
• Although some provisions still required further discussions with the Office of the United States Trade Representative, commerce Secretary Jawad Paul remarked negotiations had advanced.
• The development followed a session between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A.
• Jam Kamal identified Hub in Balochistan as a potential destination for manufacturing, industrial investment, and special economic zones. ## Pakistan, US Discuss Regional Trade Routes.

Although some provisions still required further discussions with the Office of the United States Trade Representative, commerce Secretary Jawad Paul remarked negotiations had advanced. No final agreement has been confirmed. US Congressman Wants Gamers to Actually Own the Games They Purchase.

Meanwhile, the development followed a session between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad on October 20. The discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Pakistan pushed for better access to the American market for its agricultural products, particularly mangoes and dates.

Pakistani authorities called on US inspection teams to speed up visits required for mango exports. They additionally highlighted opportunities to export dates from Balochistan to the United States, potentially opening new markets for local farmers and exporters.

Notably, the US delegation remarked it would coordinate with relevant authorities to address market-access matters affecting Pakistani agricultural products.

Meanwhile, the two sides additionally discussed increasing Pakistan's imports of American cotton and soybeans, along with opportunities to expand trade financing. ## US Businesses Invited to Invest in Pakistan.

Jam Kamal invited American firms to invest in Pakistan's agriculture and industrial sectors, highlighting opportunities in modern farming, food processing, and cold-chain infrastructure.

For context, the minister highlighted the potential to develop value-added products from Balochistan, particularly dates and olive oil. Investment in processing and storage facilities could support Pakistani producers improve product quality and expand their presence in international markets.

Minerals and mining were additionally discussed, with the US delegation expressing interest in greater investment and technical cooperation in Pakistan's mineral sector.

In practice, the session additionally covered regional trade connectivity and difficulties affecting overland routes to Afghanistan and Central Asian markets.

Paul emphasized the importance of reliable transport corridors and efficient logistics to backing Pakistan's exports.

Baker expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan in trade, agriculture, technology, and investment.

Both sides agreed to continue negotiations, work on market-access barriers, and strengthen institutional engagement. Nevertheless, the proposed bilateral trade agreement remains under discussion, with its final terms yet to be settled. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around next Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.