Extending wishes to the people of Pakistan on their 71stIndependence Day, the United States of America touched upon the bond between the two countries, and hoped to advance the shared goals, reports ANI.
In a statement released on Monday, US Secretary of States Michael R. Pompeo said,
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their independence day.
For more than seven decades, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has rested on the strong foundation of close ties between our two peoples. In the years ahead, we hope to further strengthen these bonds, as we continue to look for opportunities to work with the people and Government of Pakistan to advance our shared goals of security, stability, and prosperity in South Asia."
People all across Pakistan on Tuesday celebrates its freedom from the British colonial rule in 1947, Prime Minister-designateImran Khansaid that he is hopeful that the country will become "great nation", if its people are united in their "resolve."
He took to Twitter to express, "14 Aug 2018: On thisIndependence DayI am filled with the greatest optimism. Despite our grave economic crises, due to corruption & cronyism, I know if we are united in our resolve, we will rise to the challenge & Pak will become the great nation envisaged by our Quaid and Iqbal"
People across the country flocked to stalls that lined up streets to purchase national flags in different sizes, t-shirts, badges and other merchandise to display their national pride.
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