Archive · 29 Dec 2025
US Seeks Locomotive and Mineral Deals with Pakistan
The United States has approached Pakistan to discuss potential partnerships in selling American locomotives and working together on mineral exploration.
These talks happened when Pakistan's Finance Minister visited Washington in October.
The US wants to sell more locomotives to Pakistan, even though Pakistan has already bought 55 and is currently focusing on fixing their existing ones.
The US also wants to help Pakistan with finding and extracting important minerals, using advanced technology like artificial intelligence.
They even have a big fund of $135 billion for this.
The US officials also appreciated Pakistan's decision to remove a proposed tax on digital services, which could help American companies.
Both countries are discussing how to make these deals fair and beneficial for everyone.
The US approached Pakistan to explore partnerships in selling American locomotives and cooperating in mineral exploration.
Discussions took place during Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s visit to Washington in October.
Pakistan had previously procured 55 locomotives from the US but is currently facing liquidity constraints.
US officials emphasized protecting and advancing American commercial interests and appreciated Pakistan's decision to withdraw a proposed digital services tax.
The US highlighted cooperation in critical minerals as a major priority, with a $135 billion fund established by the US Congress and a $1.25 billion loan approved for the Reko Diq Mining Company.
- Who
- United States and Pakistan
- What
- Exploration of partnerships in locomotive sales and mineral deals
- When
- During Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s visit to Washington in October
- Where
- Washington, DC
- Why
- To explore partnerships in locomotive sales and cooperation in mineral exploration
- Countries Involved
- United States, Pakistan
- Key Figures
- Donald Trump, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Raymond Emory Cox, Ricky Gill, Thomas Lersten, Robert Kaproth
- Sectors Discussed
- Locomotives, Mineral Exploration, Digital Services
- US Financial Commitments
- USD 135 billion fund for critical minerals, USD 1.25 billion loan for Reko Diq Mining Company
- Pakistan's Previous Procurement
- 55 locomotives from the US
- US Priorities
- Protecting and advancing American commercial interests, level playing field for US companies, cooperation in critical minerals, artificial intelligence
