On the other hand, viewing US calculations closely, Pakistan too began coming near China to counter its tense relations with India. It all made Pakistan a reliable and trusted friend of the USA, always ready to serve US strategic interests. The scope for strategic and economic relations between the two also minimised due to news about Pakistan’s nuclear development. Pakistan assured the USa fully of its support and the use of US funds for the purpose were released. Its open support by Pakistan, once again, has posed a challenge to the USA for the time being and years to come.

Source: The Nation February 10, 2022 00:24 UTC