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Pakistan, US make progress on reciprocal trade framework: finance ministry
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The Express Tribune
Virtual meeting between FinMin, US trade representative notes proposed framework advanced 'significantly'Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 15, 2026.
PHOTO: REUTERSPakistan and the United States made "significant" progress in negotiations on a reciprocal trade framework and are aiming to agree "at the earliest", Pakistan's Finance Ministry said on Wednesday following talks between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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During the meeting, Aurangzeb stressed the importance of sustaining the current pace of negotiations in line with Pakistan's economic priorities.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and agreed to continue working closely to finalise the remaining elements of the reciprocal trade framework.