US lawmaker wants to cut military aid to Pakistan

[Devil Soul]

WASHINGTON - A US lawmaker on Wednesday said he would move an amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act to prohibit military aid to Pakistan until it releases the doctor who had helped the CIA track al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

“Pakistan held a sham trial that put Dr Shakeel Afridi away for 33 years. He has been tortured and has already spent over two years of his life in prison. Dr Afridi is a hero and we shouldn't be sending tax payer dollars to his jail keepers,” Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said.

Rohrabacher has unsuccessfully moved several similar resolutions in the past.

"There is no doubt whose side Pakistan's leaders are on; their actions could not speak louder. Pakistan actively funds and directs terrorist organisations who murder American soldiers and civilians in Afghanistan and India. All Americans owe Dr Afridi a debt of gratitude, it is time we honour that," he said.

Rohrabacher is also offering an amendment that would ensure Pakistan did not use its military or any funds or equipment provided by the United States to persecute minority groups for their legitimate and nonviolent political and religious beliefs, including the Balochi, Sindhi, and Hazara ethnic groups and minority religious groups, including Christian, Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities. - See more at: US lawmaker wants to cut military aid to Pakistan | Pakistan Today | Latest news | Breaking news | Pakistan News | World news | Business | Sport and Multimedia

 

[Dillinger]

WASHINGTON - A US lawmaker on Wednesday said he would move an amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act to prohibit military aid to Pakistan until it releases the doctor who had helped the CIA track al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

“Pakistan held a sham trial that put Dr Shakeel Afridi away for 33 years. He has been tortured and has already spent over two years of his life in prison. Dr Afridi is a hero and we shouldn't be sending tax payer dollars to his jail keepers,” Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said.

Rohrabacher has unsuccessfully moved several similar resolutions in the past.

"There is no doubt whose side Pakistan's leaders are on; their actions could not speak louder. Pakistan actively funds and directs terrorist organisations who murder American soldiers and civilians in Afghanistan and India. All Americans owe Dr Afridi a debt of gratitude, it is time we honour that," he said.

Rohrabacher is also offering an amendment that would ensure Pakistan did not use its military or any funds or equipment provided by the United States to persecute minority groups for their legitimate and nonviolent political and religious beliefs, including the Balochi, Sindhi, and Hazara ethnic groups and minority religious groups, including Christian, Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities. - See more at: US lawmaker wants to cut military aid to Pakistan | Pakistan Today | Latest news | Breaking news | Pakistan News | World news | Business | Sport and Multimedia

Haven't they been mumbling about this for the last 5 years so? I highly doubt any new and radical step shall be taken in this regard.

 

[Najam Khan]

Haven't they been mumbling about this for the last 5 years so? I highly doubt any new and radical step shall be taken in this regard.

Because that "Radical step" is not in best interests of both sides.
You (and Indians) as an observer can only wish It becomes true.
But the fact is that US needs Pakistan to continue is op in Afghanistan or until they have found better solution of logistics supply line.
In the same way, Pak needs to make them happy to sustain her economy.

 

[Dillinger]

Because that "Radical step" is not in best interests of both sides.
You (and Indians) as an observer can only wish It becomes true.
But the fact is that US needs Pakistan to continue is op in Afghanistan or until they have found better solution of logistics supply line.
In the same way, Pak needs to make them happy to sustain her economy.

Actually as an observer we wish to the contrary. As long as their is an economic dependence on Pakistan's part with regard to the US..Pakistan will remain manageable.

 

[Pulsar]

But the fact is that US needs Pakistan to continue is op in Afghanistan or until they have found better solution of logistics supply line.
In the same way, Pak needs to make them happy to sustain her economy.

What happens after 2014? You will be left high and dry!!

And yes, you were dead right when you said that Pak needs to make them happy to sustain her economy. But the question is, how is Pakistan making them 'happy'? By providing supply routes? But you got screwed there as well as you guys have spent more than the Americans have given you!