In a recent development, a joint delegation from the Economic Pakistan American Council (E-PAC) and the United Muslim American Association (UMAA) met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. According to Business Recorder, Dar emphasized the 'significant role of the US private sector' in strengthening economic ties and highlighted the importance of civil society organizations in fostering 'interfaith harmony and deeper people-to-people ties' between the two nations. This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to bolster economic relations and cultural understanding between the countries.