Pakistan Courts Trump for Capital, Energy and Diplomatic Leverage
Pakistan is using its access to Donald Trump’s administration to seek investment, financing and regional economic openings, not merely diplomatic prominence. Bloomberg’s reporting shows Islamabad pairing commercial deals—from the Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment to minerals and crypto agreements—with mediation between the US and Iran, while preserving its ties with China. The wager, Daniel Ten Kate argues, is that a relationship built around Trump and Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, can secure capital and legitimacy—though it remains vulnerable to Trump’s shifting interests.
Bloomberg Originals·Jul 24, 2026·6 min read
