US-Pakistan Relations

Strengthening Ties: The Enduring US-Pakistan Partnership

The United States and Pakistan share a dynamic, multifaceted relationship built on mutual strategic interests, economic collaboration, and strong people-to-people ties. This partnership spans trade, investment, education, energy, and security, with the US as one of Pakistan’s largest export markets and a key investor across sectors including consumer goods, agriculture, technology, and energy. Supported by bilateral frameworks like the US-Pakistan Business Council, ongoing dialogues promote transparency, innovation, and private sector growth. Politically, the partnership reinforces regional stability, economic resilience, and democratic values, recognizing Pakistan’s strategic role in South Asia and as a partner in global development, climate action, and peacebuilding.

Relations: A Strategic Foundation for Resource Development

This robust relationship creates a strong foundation for collaboration and investment in Pakistan’s mining and mineral sectors. With vast underexplored mineral resources, Pakistan stands to benefit from US expertise in geological surveying, mineral processing, environmental compliance, and mine safety. Combined with Pakistan’s focus on regulatory reform and investment facilitation, this partnership paves the way for modernizing mining operations, improving efficiencies, and adopting sustainable practices.

Tax Treaty: A Platform for Investment Confidence

Facilitating this bilateral commercial engagement is the US-Pakistan Tax Treaty, formally titled the "Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income". First signed in 1959 and still in effect today, the treaty plays a critical role in enabling cross-border investment by reducing tax-related barriers and providing fiscal certainty. The treaty prevents the double taxation of income for individuals and companies operating in both countries and creates a transparent framework for dispute resolution. For US mining firms and investors entering the Pakistani market, this agreement enhances confidence, predictability, and financial efficiency—key ingredients for long-term investment success.

Forging Ahead: Unlocking the Potential of Pakistan’s Mining Sector

As global demand for critical minerals grows, the US-Pakistan partnership offers a strategic platform for advancing innovation and development in the mining sector. This collaboration supports responsible exploration, value-added processing, and the unlocking of Pakistan’s substantial mineral potential.

Chaghi Hills’ expansion into Balochistan aligns with this vision. Backed by the stability of the US-Pakistan relationship, the company is positioned to build scalable mining operations that deliver strong returns on investment and long-term value—while contributing to sustainable economic growth and local job creation.