US could unfreeze $900M security aid if Pakistan targets terror : State Dept

[YeBeWarned]

We will consider only if America start to take decisive action against the TTP and JuA .. Do more and we may again become allies in near future

 

[xyxmt]

Pakistan is targeting Indian across the LOC...give me my $900 mils now

 

[Ocean]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. could lift its freeze on the $900 million in security assistance it gives to Pakistan, if Pakistan targets terror groups using its territory as a sanctuary for attacks in Afghanistan.

“We have shared with Pakistan our South Asia strategy in detail and have made our expectations clear, emphasized that they must take decisive action against all militant and terrorist groups based there,” Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday.

The U.S. is specifically seeking progress in Pakistan’s targeting of outwardly focused terror organizations.

“We may consider lifting the suspension when we see decisive and sustained action to address our concerns, including targeting all terrorist groups operating within its territory,” Sullivan said

Pakistan pushed into China’s embrace as US cuts military aid
Pakistan is being further pushed into China’s embrace as a consequence of the U.S. State Department’s plan to cut military aid to Islamabad, analysts agree.

By: Usman Ansari
In January, President Donald Trump suspended an estimated $900 million in security aid to Pakistan, with some limited case-by-case exceptions, reflecting frustration that Islamabad has not done more to curb groups that use Pakistan as a base for external attacks.

Pakistani officials have defended itself against the accusations and argued the country has done much on multiple fronts to aid the U.S.-led fight in Afghanistan.

Last month, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed hope that military relationships can bridge any political divide between Washington and Islamabad.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said the administration had “rightly” taken a more pointed approach by suspending the aid as long as Islamabad continues to shelter terror groups. He has previously called the Pakistani government “duplicitous” over the issue.

Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., left, listens to ranking member Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
The panel’s top Democrat, Sen. Ben Cardin, questioned whether the administration truly believed the suspension would work this time, when punitive measures have failed in the past.

“Are we prepared to do more to elicit the behavior we want, or is this more about the same?” said Cardin, of Maryland.


Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., a member of the panel who also serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, pointed to alleged ties between the Haqqani network and Pakistani intelligence — and questioned whether the government could withstand a crackdown.

“I understand it’s a delicate balance for Pakistan,” Sullivan replied. “We want to do all we can to support them in that effort, and we have provided an enormous amount of assistance — monetary and otherwise — to the Pakistani government.”


https://www.defensenews.com/congres...eeze-security-aid-if-pakistan-targets-terror/

 

[MultaniGuy]

We don't need their crappy money.

We need to be self-reliant. We should go to China and Russia instead.

 

[Thorough Pro]

What are you waiting for? haven't you shoved it up Trumps arse already?

 

[gutto786]

We need to be self-reliant. We should go to China and Russia instead.

These are 2 contradicting statements , you realize that right

 

[Dalit]

What a shameless begging. First they threaten and halt aid. Now they are begging.

 

[graphican]

Looks like USA it itching to release this money to Pakistan. Now this is how is going to be;

• Pakistan will say it conducted an operation,
• USA will clap with its hands, feet, ears, cheeks and bumbs in appreciation,
• Indians will cry through their nostrils and
• Money will reach where it needs to reach.

In the end, Indians are on the receiving end who clapped and cried in vein.

 

[Imran Khan]

Say no to beggeging

 

[Mangus Ortus Novem]

Just good old carrot and stick...

Sadly for the US this old policy can't work anymore with Pak. The best option for the US is to treat Pak with respect.

The best policy for the Pak is to raise the tariff on transport onthe supply route. International rates plus 20% mark up.

If there was anyone left in Pak State who has some honour left in them... then Pak must build its Strenth and Bid its time...

Speack softly Pak, but carry a Big Stick!!!!

 

[Vortex]

We proposed to fence and mines border with Afghanistan which could have limited the cross border movments. But all the world was crying.

Now they are saying that some people are doing attacks on US forces in Afghanistan from Pakistan.

1/ why did everyone stopped us limiting cross border movements? It should have avoided attacks on US forces in Afghanistan. But I wonder why...

2/ if someone is attacking you when you invaded their country (be it tribal) then you should ask yourself if it wouldn't be better and safe if you go back home and protect your boarder with wall like you want to build on your southern border ?

Al this point to that you are not in Afghanistan to fight terrorists but for an other reason... Encircling China...

Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Path-Finder]

Nien, Niet, La.