"The newfound camaraderie between the US and Pakistan was on full display this week as Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and the country's powerful army chief, Asim Munir, into the Oval Office, heralding them both as great leaders. Having been cold-shouldered by successive US presidents, this was the first time a Pakistani prime minister had been invited to Washington in more than six years."
"In July, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that we have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves. We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership. The messaging was affirmed by Natalie Baker, the US charge d'affaires in Islamabad, who told local media that US firms had been showing keen interest in Pakistan's oil, gas and mineral sectors."
Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir in the Oval Office, praising both as great leaders. A Pakistani prime minister had not been invited to Washington in more than six years. Munir, who holds no official government role, met Trump twice this year, underscoring military influence over Pakistani decision-making. Pakistan handed over a high-profile Islamic State affiliate member and publicly credited Trump with preventing escalation with India, even nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Islamabad promoted its oil, gas and mineral reserves for US exploration and secured a 19% tariff on imports from the US, the lowest among South Asian nations compared with India's 50% tariffs.
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