On Pakistan’s Independence Day, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Washington’s intention to explore cooperation with Islamabad in critical minerals and hydrocarbons.
The move signals a notable warming of relations under President Donald Trump’s second term, after years of limited engagement.
Pakistan’s Commerce Minister says U.S. companies entering through joint ventures could boost the country’s struggling economy, currently reliant on International Monetary Fund (IMF) support, and open access to Balochistan’s vast copper and gold reserves.
This edition of NewsHour features live coverage from Islamabad and a balanced debate between two political analysts — one offering a pro-Pakistan perspective, the other a pro-U.S. view.
The discussion examines what each country stands to gain strategically, the economic potential of joint ventures, and the challenges posed by security risks in mineral-rich areas.
We also explore how Pakistan can balance its ties with both Washington and Beijing while shaping a partnership that delivers long-term benefits.
With rare earth elements increasingly central to global competition, this potential deal could reshape the geopolitical and economic landscape for both nations.
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U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Russia then Ukraine over the weekend, Russian state news agency TASS has reported, citing an unnamed source. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also said American envoys will visit the capitals of both countries.
The Iranian Health Ministry said at least 18 people were killed and 142 others injured in U.S. airstrikes carried out between 30 August and 2 September.
U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, two people familiar with the matter said. They were met by Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
U.S. efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy through an oil blockade and sanctions are becoming increasingly difficult for Tehran to withstand, according to three senior Iranian sources. Washington is escalating pressure in hopes of securing concessions in future negotiations.
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