U.S. AND PAKISTAN

SECURITY SUPPORT

• U.S. security assistance to Pakistan is focused on strengthening the counterterrorism and counterinsurgency capabilities of the Pakistan security forces, and promoting closer security ties and interoperability with the United States.
• International Military Education and Training assistance to Pakistan enhances the professionalism of Pakistan’s military and strengthens long-term military relationships between Pakistan and the United States.

U.S. RELATIONS WITH PAKISTAN

• The United States has had diplomatic relations with Pakistan since its creation in 1947.
• The September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States by Al-Qaida led to closer coordination between Pakistan and the United States on security and stability in South Asia.

U.S. ASSISTANCE IN PAKISTAN

• The U.S. Congress passed the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act in October 2009 in order to demonstrate the U.S. long-term commitment to cooperation with the Pakistani people and their civilian institutions.
• U.S. civilian assistance to Pakistan facilitates cooperation fostering a more stable, democratic, and prosperous Pakistan and region, which is in the interest of both countries.

BILATERAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH PAKISTAN

• The United States is Pakistan’s largest bilateral trading partner.
• It is estimated that at least 500,000 members of the Pakistani diaspora reside in the United States. I
• Pakistan has taken steps over the years to liberalize its trade and investments, either unilaterally or in the context of commitments made with the World Trade Organization and the World Bank.

PAKISTAN'S MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Pakistan and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank. Pakistan is not a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.