Amid ongoing economic struggles, Pakistan has called for stronger and more structured engagement with the United States across key sectors. In a letter sent to US President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the US’ Declaration of Independence, President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the importance of strengthening Pakistan-US relations.

Call For Structured Engagement

Pakistan President Zardari congratulated the American people and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation across key sectors including trade, investment, energy, defence, and counterterrorism. According to a statement issued by the President’s Office on Saturday, Zardari “stressed the importance of sustaining this momentum through structured engagement in energy security, trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.”

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He further said both countries should continue building on their existing relationship. Zardari reiterated Pakistan and the US share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests, and a commitment to peace, security, and prosperity. He added that ties between the two countries are moving on an “ascendant trajectory.”

Highlights Role Of Pakistani Community

The Pakistani President also highlighted the role of the Pakistani-American community in strengthening bilateral ties, calling it a “lasting bridge of friendship and understanding.” Zardari also praised US engagement with Pakistan and mentioned its role in regional diplomacy. He said Pakistan appreciates the trust placed in it during negotiations involving Iran.

Zardari Invites Trump To Islamabad

In his letter, Zardari also invited Trump to visit Islamabad “at his earliest convenience,” signalling a push for closer ties with Washington. The outreach comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges. Earlier, a report highlighted that Islamabad is facing a deepening debt crisis amid rising fiscal pressure from International Monetary Fund (IMF)-led austerity conditions and additional economic strain from the Iran conflict.

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According to official Ministry of Finance data, the country’s total public debt surged to Rs 97.3 trillion, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to around 76 per cent. This increased the per-capita debt burden to about Rs 333,041, highlighting the growing pressure on public finances.

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