WASHINGTON: Terrorism pays. That may well be the message the United States and its allies send out to the world this week as they line up billions of dollars in aid to Pakistan despite the country's military and intelligence agencies being implicated by American officials in acts and practice of terrorism. Ignoring confirmation about the Pakistan's continued support and use of terrorism obtained through electronic surveillance and informants, and even brazen affirmation by Pakistani officialdom itself, the Obama administration is set to lavish a bonanza that might eventually add up to more than $ 30-$ 35 billion over the next decade. About half the windfall will come from the US and the other half from its allies such as Japan, EU, and Gulf countries.
Washington is set to announce its largesse of around $15 billion of US tax-payer money in course of its new Af-Pak policy to be unveiled Friday, followed by a conference in Tokyo on April 17 of the so-called ''Friends of Pakistan'' where Islamabad is pitching for $ 10 billion.
| Could Bambi be any dumber? This is just plain idiotic. No one in our government understands the essential truth of Pakistain: all the factions there are on the same side and agree on all issues of consequence, save who will wear the bejeweled turban. |