Pakistan seeks 'strategic, economic ties' with US.

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan said that Pakistan was eager to establish strategic, political, and economic ties with the United States. The country was currently investing in bilateral diplomacy, he said.

Pakistan is keen to have strategic, political and economic ties with the United States, he said, adding that Pakistan is investing in bilateral diplomacy to achieve these objectives.

Speaking at the renowned World Affairs Council in Seattle, he said that the two countries enjoy a natural and aspirational relationship, not a fabricated or artificial one.

He said that the presence of one million Pakistanis in the United States, comprising mostly of professionals, was a strong bond and an abiding link between Pakistan and the United States.

Dilating upon the Pak-US relations, the ambassador emphasised that the roots of the Pak-US relationship are deep. During the past year, the two countries have clarified their intent to continue their cooperation in strategic stability, regional security and counterterrorism, he stressed.

He said that the two countries were promoting closer ties in trade, investment, agriculture, health, education and energy sectors.

The ambassador highlighted COVID-19, fuel and food hyperinflation and the recent devastating floods as the major debilitating factors that affected Pakistan's economy.

Encouraging the business community to invest in Pakistan, Masood Khan highlighted the recent impressive growth of the country in the tech sector. He also highlighted...