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.
Wildfires across England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council, as firefighters struggle to contain outbreaks following a spell of extreme heat.
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory have been mocked by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, who said the sea passage "cannot be seized by tweet."
At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering small tsunami waves and dozens of aftershocks, officials say.
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The 8 August commemorative edition of AnewZ's Context looked back on the year since the Washington breakthrough, examining how the initialling of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement and the launch of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity have reshaped regional politics.
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