PM Shehbaz hails strong Islamabad-Washington ties to mark US 250th anniversary
Key takeaways
- Speaking at an event marking the US 250th anniversary, the prime minister congratulated US President Donald Trump, the US administration and the American people on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan.
- PM Shehbaz said the relationship between Pakistan and the United States spans more than eight decades and noted that the US was among the first countries to recognise Pakistan after its independence.
- He said the two countries had developed cooperation in several fields over the years, including agriculture, education and economic development.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan PM Shehbaz hails strong Islamabad-Washington ties to mark US 250th anniversary US envoy Baker says Islamabad and Washington have embraced each other as true strategic partners By Web Desk | Published June 04, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and the United States, describing bilateral ties as strong across a range of sectors, including counter-terrorism, trade and investment.
Speaking at an event marking the US 250th anniversary, the prime minister congratulated US President Donald Trump, the US administration and the American people on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan.