In a recent development, senior US diplomat John Mark Pommersheim met with Pakistan's Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss economic reforms, investment facilitation, and privatization plans, as reported by Profit by Pakistan Today and ProPakistani on February 11, 2026. The meeting, also attended by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker, focused on enhancing bilateral economic ties and sustaining macroeconomic stability. The finance minister highlighted Pakistan's progress in macroeconomic stabilization, citing a decline in the fiscal deficit and improvements in the current account due to strong remittances and IT export growth. He also mentioned plans to re-enter international capital markets with initiatives like Panda Bond issuance. Pommersheim acknowledged these efforts, stating that 'strengthening Pakistan’s investment climate is a shared priority,' and emphasized that US businesses are closely monitoring policy consistency and economic developments.