Pakistan, July 31 -- ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked US President Donald Trump for his key role in finalizing a "historic" trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. The deal was successfully concluded during talks in Washington late Wednesday, Shehbaz said in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

The prime minister said the landmark agreement would enhance growing cooperation between both countries. He added it will help expand the frontiers of a long-lasting partnership and open new opportunities for trade and development in the days ahead.

President Trump announced the deal on his Truth Social platform, stating that Pakistan and the US will collaborate to develop Pakistan's vast oil re...