This news is causing shock waves among the Pakistani military and much joy among Indian defence planners:
Trump suspending entire security assistance to Pakistan
until it proves commitment to fight terrorists in region.
not “total cut-off”, a “condition and issue-based approach”.
funds released only after target achieved
in effect until Pakistan “takes decisive action” against Taliban
Pakistan not taking steps they need to take to fight terrorists
aid suspension include equipment
Trump already suspended $255m
to provide military equipment
US Congress took away half of $700m for Pakistan
suspension will affect remaining $350m
impending action against Pakistan circulating in Washington since Mon
Trump tweet accusing Pakistan of taking billions
in return giving “nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools”.
Trump seeks more cooperation
latest measure would suspend other security assistance
Trump has other options besides suspending security assistance
can remove Pakistan from list of non-Nato allies
can also designate it state sponsor of terrorism.
another option is to work with India, Afghan to bring more pressure on Pakistan.
plans to announce new actions on Pakistan very soon
time to ask how to deal with country that has conflicting interests with US
- Pakistan on special list for severe violations of religious freedom
- State created ‘Special Watch List’ for “severe violations of religious freedom
- department placed only Pakistan on this list.
US Commission on Religious Freedom recommending Pakistan placed on CPC
Pakistan is military state, large part of budget goes to military.
it's going to pinch pretty bad
in 15 years, US millions have kept military afloat
that money is missing now
undermining trickledown effect to domestic situation
other American presidents talk but no action
1st time a president makes a decision, no wavering.
My comments : More importantly this is a severe break in a 70 year relationship. In 70 years of its existence Pakistan has fallen headlong down the slippery path to radicalising large swathes of its population.
The islami-cessation of Pakistan accelerated with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The real damage was already done from long before. After Zulfikar the extremists moved from the hills and the villages into the mainstream.
The same thing is happening in Malaysia. To an extent.
Not many here realise that Pakistan trades gunfire not only with India but also with Afghanistan and Iran. They see enemies all around them. Plus there is a civil war sized conflict going on in Balochistan - which is a province in Pakistan.
Uncle Sam's patronage and umbrella only made the Pakistanis more careless and reckless. Without US military assistance Pakistani F16s may even have trouble getting spare parts.
The Pakistani Army will have to go on a rampage. They need to make up for that US$700 million. Plus that extra US$255 million as well. The Pakistani people will have to pay a price.
Lets wait and see.
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