The US relationship with Pakistan has long been a transactional one marked by mutual mistrust, marriages of convenience, and mood swings. The US Congress has yet to authorise hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Pakistan for the next fiscal year. A senior Pakistani defence official said the United States will continue to need Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. Authorities in Islamabad have long rejected accusations that Pakistan has provided support and sanctuary to militants operating in Afghanistan. In any event, the official said, Pakistan can turn to other sources of aid, including China.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 27, 2016 17:15 UTC