{"id":1181,"date":"2026-06-04T17:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:50:13","slug":"pm-shehbaz-hails-pakistan-us-ties-at-us-250th-anniversary-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/pm-shehbaz-hails-pakistan-us-ties-at-us-250th-anniversary-event\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz hails Pakistan-US ties at US 250th anniversary event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the \u201ctrue and special relationship\u201d between Pakistan and the United States, which has spanned nearly eight decades and covers bilateral interests in security, counter-terrorism, energy and science, among other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing an event marking the US 250th anniversary, PM Shehbaz noted that Islamabad and Washington had \u201cworked closely at the most consequential moments of our history, whether it be the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s or the global war on terror from 2001\u20132021\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLast year, following India\u2019s unprovoked aggression after the Pahalgam incident, it was President [Donald] Trump\u2019s timely and most decisive intervention that resulted in a ceasefire between Pakistan and India on May 10, last year,\u201d he said, referring to a brief four-day war between the nuclear-armed neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe shall forever remain grateful to President Trump for restoring peace in South Asia and saving millions of people. In this context, he will always be remembered as a man of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recalling the relationship between Islamabad and Washington, PM Shehbaz noted that the US was among the first countries to recognise Pakistan, when then-US president Harry Truman sent a congratulatory letter to Quaid-i-Azam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOurs is a true and special relationship, spanning over nearly eight decades and encompassing cooperation not only in security and counter-terrorism, but equally so in trade, investment, agriculture, science, education, health, energy and people-to-people exchanges,\u201d the premier said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also hailed the vision of America\u2019s founding fathers \u201cof liberty, self-government and human dignity\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe story of America is one of hope and optimism. It is based upon the abiding belief that we can shape a better tomorrow if we work hard and persevere today,\u201d PM Shehbaz said, adding that under Trump\u2019s \u201cbold and visionary leadership\u201d, Washington \u201ccontinues to inspire confidence and dynamism, while advancing peace, progress and prosperity\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that with his \u201cunique style\u201d, Trump has brought \u201cenergy and resolve\u201d to the US\u2019 international engagement and pursuit of its interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Shehbaz added that Pakistan remembers American support in advancing its \u201cgreen revolution\u201d through UC Davis, as well as with the construction of the Tarbela Dam, centres of excellence like Lums in Lahore and in financing critical infrastructure around the country that \u201ccontinues to serve the Pakistani people to this day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanking Washington for its support of Islamabad in multiple fields, the premier took note that thousands of Pakistani graduates from American universities, as well as scientists, teachers and researchers, continue to make valuable contributions to Pakistan\u2019s economy, academia, public service and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe United States is home to some of the finest and outstanding hospitals in the world, where doctors and medical experts from across the globe \u2014 including many outstanding Pakistanis \u2014 work together to save lives and restore hope,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Shehbaz also highlighted the nearly 1 million Pakistani-Americans who call the US \u201ctheir second home\u201d, as well as America\u2019s extensive corporate footprint in Pakistan, with some 80 companies investing in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday, Pakistan is proudly, but humbly, playing a sincere role as mediator between the United States and Iran,\u201d he stated. expressing gratitude for the trust \u201creposed in Pakistan by both these countries\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also thanked Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his role in the ongoing peace process, and noted that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Washington last week to discuss regional and bilateral cooperation with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs I speak, these efforts continue with the support of Iran and the United States, and let us pray to Allah Almighty that we achieve long-lasting peace as early as possible,\u201d PM Shehbaz said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the \u201ctrue and special relationship\u201d between Pakistan and the United States, which has spanned nearly eight decades and covers bilateral interests in security, counter-terrorism, energy and science, among other fields. 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