--- title: "Ishaq Dar says Pakistan-US trade could double to $20 billion in five years" description: "Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed confidence that Pakistan-US bilateral trade could double to $20 billion within five years. They also noted that Dar invited American businesses to invest in Pakistan’s improving economic environment. Coverage varied slightly in emphasis, with one outlet leading with the trade projection and the potential for growth, while another highlighted Dar’s engagement with US businesspeople and lawmakers." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/669-pakistan-aims-to-double-us-trade-to-20-billion-in-five-years site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ishaq Dar says Pakistan-US trade could double to $20 billion in five years business · updated 29 Jul 2026, 5:20 AM PKT · 28–29 Jul 2026 · 15 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 29 Jul 2026 — Ishaq Dar says Pakistan-US trade could double to $20 billion in five years (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed confidence that Pakistan-US bilateral trade could double to $20 billion within five years. They also noted that Dar invited American businesses to invest in Pakistan’s improving economic environment. Coverage varied slightly in emphasis, with one outlet leading with the trade projection and the potential for growth, while another highlighted Dar’s engagement with US businesspeople and lawmakers. - **Business Recorder** — [Dar talks to US businesspeople and lawmakers](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432305/dar-talks-to-us-businesspeople-and-lawmakers) · 29 Jul 2026, 5:20 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar has expressed confidence that Pakistan and the United States can double their bilateral trade to USD20 billion over the next five years by fully harnessing the complementarities of their economies. He made these remarks while addressing delegations of US lawmakers and business leaders. The Congressional delegation,... - **Daily Times** — [Dar says bilateral trade with US can double to $20 billion in five years](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530006/dar-says-bilateral-trade-with-us-can-double-to-20-billion-in-five-years/) · 29 Jul 2026, 3:50 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday invited American businesses to take advantage of Pakistan’s improving investment climate, saying the two countries had the potential to double bilateral trade to US$20 billion over the next five years through enhanced economic cooperation and investment. Addressing a visiting U.S. Congressional delegation (CODEL) and […] ### 28 Jul 2026 — Pakistan aims to double trade with US to $20 billion in five years (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed confidence that Pakistan-US bilateral trade could reach $20 billion within five years. Several also noted Dar’s invitation to American businesses to invest in Pakistan and his emphasis on improving the investment climate. A few mentioned the meeting with a US Congressional and business delegation, while others highlighted the current trade volume of $9.4 billion in the last fiscal year. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on investment opportunities, current trade figures, and diplomatic engagement. - **24 News HD** — [Dar invites US investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Jul-2026/dar-invites-us-investors-explore-opportunities-pakistan) · 28 Jul 2026, 8:49 PM PKT > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met a US Congressional delegation and a 33-member US business delegation at the Foreign Office on Tuesday, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation with the United States. - **Daily Times** — [Dar targets $20bn Pakistan-US trade within five years](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1529782/dar-targets-20bn-pakistan-us-trade-within-five-years/) · 28 Jul 2026, 5:48 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan aims to double bilateral trade with the United States to $20 billion within five years. The announcement highlights Islamabad’s efforts to expand exports, attract investment, and strengthen economic cooperation with its largest single-country export market. Speaking to a bipartisan US congressional delegation and American business leaders in Islamab... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan, US can double trade to $20bn in five years: Dar](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330465506/pakistan-us-can-double-trade-to-20bn-in-five-years-dar) · 28 Jul 2026, 5:28 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday invited American businesses to invest in Pakistan, saying bilateral trade could double to $20 billion over the next five years. Dar was addressing a visiting US Congressional delegation (CODEL) and a high-level American business delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He said Pakistan attached great importance to its longsta... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Dar, US Congressmen push to advance Pakistan-US Trade, Investment Ties](https://pakobserver.net/dar-us-congressmen-push-to-advance-pakistan-us-trade-investment-ties/) · 28 Jul 2026, 5:11 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – As Pakistan looks to strengthen its global economic partnerships, a high-level meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar… - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan eyes doubling trade with US to $20bn in five years: Dar](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432186/pakistan-eyes-doubling-trade-with-us-to-20bn-in-five-years-dar) · 28 Jul 2026, 4:40 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed confidence that Pakistan’s bilateral trade with the United States can be doubled to $20 billion over the next five years, urging American businesses to expand investments in key sectors as Islamabad seeks to strengthen economic ties with Washington. Addressing a visiting bipartisan US congressional delegation and American... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan eyes $20b trade with US within five years, says Ishaq Dar](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/965067-pakistan-eyes-20b-trade-with-us-within-five-years-says-ishaq-dar) · 28 Jul 2026, 4:05 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan aims to double bilateral trade with the United States to $20 billion within five years, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says. - **Dawn** — [Dar says Pakistan 'confident' bilateral trade with US can double to $20bn in next 5 years](https://www.dawn.com/news/2018989/dar-says-pakistan-confident-bilateral-trade-with-us-can-double-to-20bn-in-next-5-years) · 28 Jul 2026, 3:59 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the government was “confident” that trade between Pakistan and the United States could double to $20 billion over the next five years. Dar made the remarks while addressing a delegation of US congressmen and businessmen in Islamabad. The gathering included US congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael James Baumgartner, who are on a v... - **The Express Tribune** — [US congressional delegation meets Ishaq Dar, discusses expanding bilateral cooperation](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620760/us-congressional-delegation-meets-ishaq-dar-discusses-expanding-bilateral-cooperation) · 28 Jul 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > US representatives praise Pakistani diaspora's contributions to economy, Islamabad's role in regional stability - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US business, congressional delegation visits Pakistan as Islamabad targets $20 billion trade](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652603/pakistan) · 28 Jul 2026, 8:07 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: A US business and congressional delegation is visiting Pakistan this week to explore investment opportunities across key sectors, in the latest push by Islamabad to deepen economic ties with Washington and attract more American investment. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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