Importantly, Trump publicly tried to pressure Pakistan to end safe havens for terrorists who are striking at Afghanistan. “The more aid America will cut, Pakistan will be expecting China to fill the vacuum.”Pakistan has long denied it harbors terrorists. Chinese banks have also helped Pakistan plug its widening deficits. “What remains to be seen is how Trump intends to compel Pakistan to alter its behavior. In all likelihood, Pakistan is unlikely to change its ways regardless of what threat or punishment Trump comes out with.”

Source: Economic Times August 24, 2017 10:43 UTC