Pakistan PM Seeks US Investment, Strengthens Ties in Trump Meeting

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, inviting American companies to invest in Pakistan's agriculture, technology, mining, and energy sectors as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties. The meeting, which included Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, signaled warming relations between Islamabad and Washington after a period of strained ties under the previous US administration. Discussions also focused on ending the war in Gaza, with Sharif praising Trump's efforts to bring about an immediate ceasefire and noting Pakistan's increasing role in Middle East diplomacy. Trump had earlier presented a 21-point peace plan for Gaza during the United Nations General Assembly, where Sharif and other Muslim-majority leaders met with him. The US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker emphasized ongoing US support for Pakistan's economic growth through trade and investment, highlighting the presence of over 80 US companies operating in Pakistan and exploring opportunities in various sectors. Overall, both sides expressed confidence that under President Trump's leadership, the Pakistan-US partnership would be strengthened to their mutual benefit.