ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad has praised Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms, saying macroeconomic stabilisation and an improving investment environment are supporting private-sector growth and strengthening bilateral economic engagement.
In a post on social media platform X, the embassy said strong macroeconomic reforms and a supportive business climate are enabling Pakistan’s private sector to grow, compete internationally, and attract new investment.
Strong macroeconomic reforms and a supportive investment environment result in private sector growth and the ability to compete internationally and attract new investment. During his visit to Pakistan, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark Pommersheim and Chargé d’Affaires… pic.twitter.com/3kQHoIjGuF
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) February 11, 2026
The embassy noted that during a recent visit to Pakistan, US Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark Pommersheim and Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker met with Pakistani business leaders to discuss ways to expand US-Pakistan trade ties and strengthen the private sector to promote sustainable economic growth and mutual prosperity.
According to the embassy, reform momentum in Pakistan is contributing to greater investor confidence and reinforcing the foundations for long-term economic activity.
The remarks come amid continued engagement between Pakistan and the United States on trade, investment, and commercial cooperation, signalling forward movement in economic relations between the two countries.
Diplomatic and official sources say recent interactions with US counterparts have reaffirmed that trade relations and private-sector collaboration remain central pillars of Pakistan-US engagement, despite speculation suggesting a slowdown or disruption in ties.
Commercial dialogue between the two sides continues to highlight Pakistan’s large domestic market, its regional connectivity potential, and its growing geoeconomic importance, particularly as the country positions itself as a hub for trade and investment linking South and Central Asia.
Analysts say claims of disengagement in Pakistan-US economic relations are inconsistent with ongoing diplomatic exchanges and business-level interactions, which reflect shared interests in stability, market access, and long-term growth.
Observers note that the trajectory of bilateral economic ties remains shaped by converging economic priorities and a mutual focus on reform-driven development, private-sector expansion, and long-term economic stability.
