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DPM and FM Ishaq Dar addresses Pakistani community during an event in New York, US on July 27, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News
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During the recent high -level interaction in Washington, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed that Pakistan -US relations should not be seen through China’s lens.
“We emphasize, and will continue to talk that Pakistan-US relations with China, wearing iron, should not be viewed through the lens of our relations with China,” FM Dar said while talking to the Pakistani community in New York.
Referring to his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in nine years, he said, “We also want strong relations with the United States. This is the policy of our government under Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.”
The high diplomat’s remarks should be interpreted in light of US trade tensions, where the two have slapped prices on each other’s goods, and cooperation with Washington in the fight against terrorism with Islamabad’s Beijing and the fight against terrorism.
Earlier this week, an extraordinary high -level interaction between FM Dar and Secretary Rubio came against the backdrop of improving relations between the two countries after the long diplomatic cold.
Last month, US President Donald Trump’s Field Marshal Asim Munir was seen in the White House through a warm welcome to US President Donald Trump.
In a 40 -minute meeting with FM Dar, Secretary Rubio praised Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and recognized the country’s unprecedented sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and recognized the country’s constructive role in global and regional peace.
The meeting was held at the delegation level, which was attended by senior officials of both sides. The two sides discussed a number of issues, including bilateral relations, trade, economy, investment, counter -terrorism and better cooperation in regional peace.
Meanwhile, FM Dar praised President Trump’s role in ending President Trump’s Pakistan -India tension, and praised his efforts and emphasized that Islamabad has sought deep and more stable relations with Washington.
FM Dar is the other top Pakistani official to talk with the US leadership in recent days, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Munir met with President Trump during the Iran -Israeli conflict.
In addition to the security cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, the former FM Dar wants a trade agreement with the latter that it will reach “in a few days”.
“I think we are very close to finalizing an agreement with the United States. Our teams are here in Washington, discussing it, holding virtual meetings, and a committee has now been entrusted with the task of doing well by the Prime Minister.
I would say “It’s not months, not even weeks, [just] The day, “FM Dar had earlier spoken in the Atlantic Council think tank in Washington.
Economic recovery
Highlighting the country’s economic indicators, DPM said that the country is facing a significant positive promotion in its stance globally and has emerged from the era of isolation and is witnessing economic recovery.
He said in the same interactive session, “We have made considerable progress in the last three years, especially in the political and economic sectors, despite huge difficulties. We are a really flexible nation.”
Identifying Pakistan’s ongoing economic recovery, Dar cited the successful completion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, reducing inflation and restoring investors’ confidence, the fact that global credit rating agencies acknowledged.
He reiterated the government’s desire to join the ranks of the G20 economies for Pakistan.
“We saved the country from default. In a three -year period, economic indicators have improved. All international financial institutions recognize Pakistan’s economic improvement.”
Highlighting key government measures, the FM informed the community about the Special Investment Facility Council (SIFC), which smooth the investment procedures in the priority sectors.
He also told them that the government was actively working towards the initial recovery of PIA flights to New York, after the government was restored to Europe and the UK.
Expressing praise for the partnership of the Pakistani American community in both Pakistan and the United States, recognizing their important role in strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing Pakistan’s global image.
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui problem
Reflecting its session at the Atlantic Council, FM Dar said that a question was asked about the imprisonment of Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
“There is a record about my affairs [for Aafia’s release] In 2016, 2017 with the then US Secretary of State Antony Blackon. We tried our best.
“These things have not been made public. They are part of the national secret record.
“No one should tell us that nothing was done for Aafia. I talked [Antony] Blankan for Aafia in 2016. “We sought consular, legal and even forgiveness for Aafia,” FM Dar noted.
Pakistani neuro scientist, Dr. Aafia, was charged by a New York Federal District Court in 2008 for trying and attacking and attacking, who was born in an incident during an interview with US officials in the Afghan city of Ghazni – he was denied.
After being detained for 18 months, he was tried in early 2010 and was sentenced and sentenced to 86 years in prison. She has been imprisoned in the United States since then.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also wrote a letter to former US President Joe Biden, seeking Klims for a Pakistani neuro scientist. However, the Democratic President did not give him relief.
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