COAS returned with commitments of more weaponry, conveying concerns re india's nefarious role in A-stan, conveying Pakistan's security concerns (some of which coincide with and some which do not coincide with US/ISAF concerns in the region), political issues i.e. reminding about Pakistan's contributions and the need for govt. of Pak and foreign govts. to be on the same page with military etc.
some lackadaisical or otherwise ignorant authors or the ANAL-ysts here would consider it a trip to forget but in actuality i think it's a step in the right direction. Even the VP received him @ WH. Nothing of major significant as far as we are concerned but nevertheless a rare gesture for a VP or anyone from Executive Branch to receive and meet military officials - usually it's just Langley and Pentagon on the agenda for our top brass.
