Jit
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Pakistan does not need any aid. US, please leave us alone.
Instead of hiding behind US flags and pretending an American, why not you show your real identity and then slang mud as other Indians do.
the ONLY interest we have in Pakistan is to ensure curtailment of terrorism. Had Pakistan performed truthfully to their end of the wot, it'd have been over in 2002! unfortunately Pakistan only provided lip service. Don't blame us for your doublecross.
The truth is that the Americans are bitterly divided and confused on Pakistan. It's a huge dilemma for them. A certain segment in the US views Pakistan as a useful tool. Another section, views Pakistan with suspicion. Both camps are wrong in my opinion. Pakistan isn't a tool which should be used or ditched at convenience. Pakistan is an independent and sovereign nation. Additionally, much has happened over the past decades. You'll see a goodwill i.e. carrot gesture once in a while followed by a ludicrous stick gesture. Although, their carrot and stick approach has failed and backfired quite miserably. First, they teamed up with Pakistan during the Cold War. After the Cold War they ditched everyone and couldn't care until the 9/11 attacks. We all know what followed after that. They once again required Pakistan's assistance. This relationship has predictably been on a ventilator since then.
Without pointing any fingers, this relationship requires a total reset. Currently, it's beset by a lot of mistrust, anger and confusion. I've said this before and will reiterate. The Americans need to stop treating Pakistan like a client state like they always have. A client state which according to the Americans can be bought and influenced by aid/threats. This isn't possible and the Americans know it. The Americans need to remain realistic and stop creating dis-balance in an already volatile region by arming certain countries to the teeth. It's going to backfire.
On the other hand, Pakistan needs to have a clear strategy i.e. stance regarding their foreign policy. That means no more subservience towards a particular country regardless of whether that pleases or displeases anyone. Pakistan must come first at any cost. Pakistan should rid all miscreants/terrorist outfits from its territory which it already is doing valiantly. Every inch of Pak territory should be under the control of the state. The notion of no-go areas needs to end. The tribal areas need to be reintegrated with the rest of the country. Enough is enough. Every effort needs to be made to control the porous border with Afghanistan. A hell of a task, but the political will in Pakistan doesn't seem to be equipped nor capable of addressing these strenuous issues. The bitter truth is that the Pak army is once again entrusted with the duty to look after Pakistan. They will deliver like they always have. No doubt. Shame the politics isn't living up to expectation.
you're right about Pakistan being a dilemma but that stage has been crossed two years ago; now the only debate in here is about how best to recalibrate and manage the regional relationships, having had to write Pakistan off.
Your accusation of being treated as a client state is wrong in most parts. Pres.Bush reposed tremendous trust in Pakistani government of that time and even agreed to Strategic Partner status. Unfortunately such faith was repaid with jihadi doublecross of accommodating several terrorist groups inside Pakistan with full military view and assistance - the capping reveal being the aiding and abetting of America's #1 wanted terrorist Osama in your military center.
Can you blame the US or any other for not trusting any words public or private coming out of Pakistan?