'Deeply appreciate engagement on counterterrorism': US wishes Pakistan on its Independence Day

As Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wishes the nation and also appreciates the engagement on counterterrorism and trade. On matters of trade, as the US has been on a tariff-imposing spree, it has been fairly considerate of Islamabad. It is the only country in South Asia with the lowest tariff at 19%.

In his statement, Rubio said, “On behalf of the United States, I extendour warmcongratulationsto the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 14.”

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“The United States deeply appreciates Pakistan’s engagement on counterterrorism and trade. We look forward to exploring new areas of economic cooperation, including critical minerals and hydrocarbons, and fostering dynamic business partnerships which will promote a prosperous future for Americans and Pakistanis," he added.

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Not too long ago, on August 10, Pakistan’s Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir was in the US, where he reiterated the country's stand that they will bring the world down if they are attacked, which suggested a nuclear attack. After the cross-border fighting with neighbouring India, Munir said in case of future war, “We are a nuclear nation, if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.”

The Pak Field Marshal's comments were made on US soil - a country willing to work on counterterrorism.