The US Aid is known for its welfare activities all over the world. This is termed as aid or assistance “From the American people” and it also has a considerable significance in Pakistan, as the US Aid is executing many welfare projects in the rural and urban areas. Some of their projects include installing water filtration plants; establishment of schools in the rural areas, providing financial assistance to poor families etc. Despite their numerous efforts it is not allowing the Americans to establish their goodwill among the Pakistani people. Our analysts attribute this to the intervening role of Americans in Pakistani politics, their strict policies against our government and covert operations of American dominated “NATO” in Pakistani territory which has worsened the entire situation.
The US Aid is rendering a noble job by doing relief works in our backward areas and aiding the deprived the class of the society. However, if they want to generate a favorable public opinion and build up a positive image among the Pakistani people, these welfare activities won’t be enough. As these welfare activities won’t be useful for curing their broken image which had been spoiled due to the stiff attitude of American politicians towards Pakistan.
No matter how much the Americans keep up the relief work and welfare activities in our country, they won’t be able to establish their good will unless and until they fix the real problem. Only if the Congressmen decide with a sincere heart that they will true bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect with the Pakistanis, the situation will not improve.
The Americans should know that “we need friends not masters” and when these drone attacks in the tribal areas of Pakistan are stopped; ultimately an atmosphere of trust will be developed among the two nations. As when they will listen to us, then our government and our people will also respect them from the core of heart. Slowly and steadily our people will began to look positively towards them and will also have a good opinion about them. Finally, the atmosphere of distrust will end.
SYED MUHAMMAD ABUBAKER
Lahore
