Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a reciprocal trade framework at the earliest, with both sides saying negotiations have advanced significantly.

The development comes following a virtual meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, held on Wednesday to review progress on the ongoing negotiations aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.

Recalling the recent discussions in Washington, DC, the finance minister welcomed the steady progress made by the respective negotiating teams and appreciated the constructive engagement that has characterised the dialogu...