Pakistan and the United States are at it again, but this time it seems the situation is out of control. At least, that’s what the Pakistani side is harping on. After the Nato attack on two of Pakistan’s checkposts in Mohamand Agency, the relation between the both have gone sour, more than ever.
In a latest twist in the Nato-Salala checkpost attack, the US Congress has approved measures to freeze American aid for Pakistan of about $700m. How much this strongarming tactic of the US can change the tone of Pakistani counterparts yet remains to be seen, but what really matters is that Nato cannot afford to suspend its supplies for long. And, that’s what Pakistan is hedging its bets on.
AFTAB IQBAL
Lahore