US wishes Pakistan on its Independence Day, appreciates its 'counterterrorism efforts'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his greetings to Pakistan on the occasion of its Independence Day, saying that the US "deeply appreciates Pakistan's engagement on counterterrorism and trade." "We look forward to exploring new areas of economic cooperation, including critical minerals and hydrocarbons," Rubio said. Notably, US and Pakistan recently signed an oil trade deal.