Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the potential to double Pakistan-US bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years during a meeting with U.S.congressmen and businessmen in Islamabad.Current goods trade reached $9.4 billion last fiscal year, with Dar highlighting economic complementarity as key to achieving this target.He noted Pakistan's role as the largest single-country export destination for the U.S., while also underscoring opportunities for American manufacturers in Pakistan's growing demand for advanced machinery and technology.

The government's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was promoted as a one-stop solution for investors, with calls to strengthen collaboration between Pakistani and U.S.stakeholders.Dar also praised the U.S.administration for facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and India, and between Iran and the U.S., stressing the importance of dialogue in regional stability.The remarks reflect broader efforts to enhance economic ties amid structural reforms and improving macroeconomic conditions.