The latest development in US-Pakistan relations is marked by a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring economic opportunities. On February 13, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad to discuss the broad contours of bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of high-level engagements to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, as reported by The Frontier Post. Dar highlighted the positive momentum in ties and the need for collective efforts for regional peace and security. Concurrently, Natalie Baker led a webinar connecting 25 representatives from US ICT companies with senior Pakistani officials to explore commercial opportunities in Pakistan's burgeoning technology sector. According to TechJuice, Baker stated, 'The US mission in Pakistan is committed to fostering strong economic ties between the two countries.' This sentiment was echoed in a Tribune Latest article, which detailed the webinar's focus on investment opportunities in cloud computing, data centers, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.