Pakistan is a South Asian country and western neighbour of India. It was created in 1947 after being partitioned from India during independence. Founded as a Muslim-majority state, its early years were shaped by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, its founding father and first Governor-General, and Liaquat Ali Khan, its first Prime Minister.
The country has experienced periods of military rule, political instability, and economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan faces severe economic stress, marked by high inflation and external debt.
With India, although it shares a common past, and the water of the Indus and tributaries, it shares strained relations over longstanding border disputes. Pakistan has fought three wars with India, with border tensions persisting over Kashmir and historical grievances, including the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, further straining relations.
The US expects India to provide greater investments in Afghanistan and other assistance, as mentioned in the article. Uncle Sam also wants Indian co-operation in the Far East against unjustified Chinese policies. The US should help India with state-of -the art defensive and offensive military capabilities , so India can stand up to both China and terrorism from Pakistan.
In reality, the US does not do it, as it thinks it may get less co-operation from Pakistan in Afghan matters. Not only that, but Uncle Sam provides Pakistan with billions in military and financial aid. It does not stand up to China’s rogue
trade policies. And it is creating difficulties for India’s IT related and other exports. So Uncle Sam must review its policies towards India for greater mutual co-operation.