Pakistan, US near breakthrough as trade talks enter final stage

• Aurangzeb returns home, dubs ongoing discussions ‘very constructive’
• Dar to visit US next week to attend high-level signature events

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan and the United States are close to concluding a crucial trade agreement as negotiations in Washington entered their final phase.

Both sides expressed optimism that the deal would pave the way for a broader and more strategic economic partnership.

Mr Aurangzeb...