Pakistan, US set to deepen ties through trade, education, investment

July 29, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and the United States are set to deepen bilateral ties through parliamentary diplomacy, people-to-people contacts, and expanded cooperation across trade, education, investment, academic exchanges and institutional partnerships, according to Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry.

He was showing on a high-level meeting at Parliament House between the Pakistan-US Parliamentary Friendship Group and a visiting US Congressional delegation, led by Convener and MNA Syed Hussain Tariq, with parliamentarians from various parties in attendance.

The US delegation included Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner.

Barrister Danyal said the Pakistani people appreciated the diplomatic role played by US President Donald Trump in de-escalating tensions during the recent Pakistan-India standoff, calling it a reflection of growing trust and a positive direction in bilateral relations, according to the press release.

He stressed the need to revive the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress to further solidify legislative ties between the two nations.

The Parliamentary Secretary noted that the US delegation's visit to Pakistan, including meetings with the country's military leadership during which Pakistan's role in regional peace was acknowledged, is clear evidence that Pakistan-US relations are moving forward positively, with both sides eager to enhance cooperation.

Barrister Danyal also dismissed a recent Pew Research Center survey as inconsistent with ground realities, stating that while Pakistanis take great pride in their enduring friendship with China, this does not imply negative perceptions of the United States.

He added that Pakistan-US relations, built over decades, are rooted in mutual respect, shared interests and steady progress in diplomatic, parliamentary, and public engagement.

Other parliamentarians present at the meeting echoed similar views, rejecting the survey findings as unrepresentative of public sentiment.

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