PM Shehbaz thanks President Trump for historic trade deal
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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed special gratitude to US President Donald Trump for striking a trade deal with Pakistan.

In a statement released on X (Formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote, “I wish to convey my profound thanks to President Trump for his leadership role in finalization of the historic US-Pakistan trade agreement, successfully concluded by our two sides in Washington, last night.”

Shahbaz Sharif further wrote that this landmark deal will enhance our growing cooperation so as to expand the frontiers of our enduring partnership in days to come.

On the other hand, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also wrote in his message on X, "Pakistan concludes deal with USA, AlhamdoLilah.”

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said that the deal with the US is a very welcome development for our economy. Our team held constant negotiations, which resulted in the signing of this deal.

Bilal Azhar Kayani said that as a result of this deal, tariffs on goods going from Pakistan to the United States will be reduced, and this tariff reduction will have a huge impact.

It should be noted that US President Trump, on Wednesday, posted on his Truth Social account announcing trade deal with Pakistan. He stated “We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership.”