Washington D.C. [USA], Aug. 14 (NT): The United States of America touched upon the bond with India’s arch rival Pakistan on their 71st Independence Day extending wishes to the natives. White house hoped that the two countries will advance the shared goals.

In a press release on Monday (local time), US Secretary of States Michael R. Pompeo said that for more than seven decades, the bond between the United States and Pakistan has rested on the strong foundation of close relationships. The statement further said that in the years ahead, we hope to further reinforce these bonds, as we continue to look for opportunities to work with the people and Government of Pakistan to move ahead our shared goals of security, stability, and prosperity in South Asia.

As Pakistan celebrates its Independence day from the British colonial rule in 1947 Prime Ministerin waiting  Imran Khan took to Twitter to express his feelings as saying, "14 Aug 2018: On this Independence Day I 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"

"In this historic picture of Quaid-i-Azam & Iqbal, at the Round Table Conference in London 1932, my khalu Dr Jehangir Khan and my mother's chacha Zaman Khan ( Zaman Park named after him ) were also present," Khan  added.

On a related note Khan will take oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the President House in Islamabad on August 18. (NT)