Islamabad, Dec. 28 -- The current US administration under President Donald Trump has approached Pakistan to explore partnerships in the sale of American locomotives and cooperation in mineral exploration, including assessment studies and agreements aimed at accelerating extraction, The Express Tribune reported, citing claims made by sources from Pakistan's Government.

According to The Express Tribune, sources claimed that discussions on the matter took place during Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb's visit to Washington in October, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings.

Pakistani authorities have since held internal consultations to evaluate US interest in the transport and minerals secto...