The aid to Pakistan may be resctricted by US House of Panel

4:49 PM Editor

Defense Authorization bill  is passed by the U.S. House of Representatives  Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday,the bill prohibits  not only the security aid but also civilian assistance  to Pakistan until the clear certification by US secretary of state.

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said: “The language in this bill puts that (Pakistan) government on notice that it is no longer business as usual and that they will be held to account if they continue to refuse to cooperate with our efforts to eliminate the nuclear black market, destroy the remaining elements of Osama Bin Laden’s network and vigorously pursue our counter-terrorism objectives”.

Ros-Lehtinen who chaired the panel said: "I think the prospect of a cut-off of assistance will get their attention and that the games being played with our security will finally stop".

It is a complicated issue, which involves many things, for the better relationship between US and Pakistan. Yes, one thing is sure, US only knows better , and it will act in the interest of  US.