shockedcanadian
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So the Pakis got pissed about Trump cutting off their allowance, and they're running to Uncle China for help? Do they really think Chinese investors are going to put up with their unstable country and all of the terrorists that hang out there?
Did you read the article, or just the headline?
Yup, I read it. The sub-headline summed it all up:
"The decision to cozy up to Beijing comes just a day after US President Donald Trump vowed to stop all aid to Islamabad."
Obviously Pakistan is fishing for Chinese investors.
Since its inception, Pakistan has ignored the importance of building its economy. Instead, it has focused on building its military. In absence of a sound indigenous means to support its militarization plans, it had no choice but to seek an external benefactor. US for some reasons, was quite happy to be that benefactor till ISI's pets (terror organizations) started to hit US interests. The tension between Pakistan and US started way back when Clinton was president. The tension increased further after 911. However, Pakistan did some clever diplomacy and convinced Bush to increase the military aid to Pakistan under the guise of fighting terrorism. The tension increased further when Obama showed his displeasure with Pakistan's support of Taliban. This resulted in routine drone strikes from US on targets inside Pakistan. As you guessed it, the tension between US and Pakistan increased further. So by the time Trump came into the office, things were already out of control between US and Pakistan. As far as Pakistan is concerned, the main grief of US is that Pakistan supported terror outfits are causing US casualties in Afghanistan.
Some good points and I'd say just about dead on in general.
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