Since September 11, relation between Pakistan and the US has been on the decline. Following the terror attack US had adopted threatening tone with Pakistan. The country surrendered and helped the US in the war against terror (WOT) in Afghanistan. Despite its complete surrender, the US is not happy with the turn of events in Pakistan and inside Afghanistan.
The killing of Osama Bin Laden turned things upside down as Pakistan was embarrassed. Since then despite many efforts relation between the two old friends have been on decline. And recently, when NATO forces allegedly killed 25 Pakistani soldiers all hell has broken. The November 26 strike has sparked a debate in Pakistan with country’s response being tough.
Outraged at the treatment Pakistan has asked America to vacate an airbase in the southwest of the country. It would be interesting to see how the US reacts to the demand. Chances are that US may continue to stay there.
This is not for the first time that Pakistan has expressed its displeasure on such development. Earlier, it has asked the US to stop drone attacks inside its territory. But US continues to do so. A week and internally divided Pakistan is certainly not in a position to throw a challenge to a powerful country like US. But to win the WOT in Afghanistan, a land locked country, the US needs Pakistan help.
All eyes are on the region.
The killing of Osama Bin Laden turned things upside down as Pakistan was embarrassed. Since then despite many efforts relation between the two old friends have been on decline. And recently, when NATO forces allegedly killed 25 Pakistani soldiers all hell has broken. The November 26 strike has sparked a debate in Pakistan with country’s response being tough.
Outraged at the treatment Pakistan has asked America to vacate an airbase in the southwest of the country. It would be interesting to see how the US reacts to the demand. Chances are that US may continue to stay there.
This is not for the first time that Pakistan has expressed its displeasure on such development. Earlier, it has asked the US to stop drone attacks inside its territory. But US continues to do so. A week and internally divided Pakistan is certainly not in a position to throw a challenge to a powerful country like US. But to win the WOT in Afghanistan, a land locked country, the US needs Pakistan help.
All eyes are on the region.
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