Times of Islamabad

A turning point in Pakistan US Foreign Policy

A turning point in Pakistan US Foreign Policy

ISLAMABAD – It is a good omen that ice between Pakistan and United Statesis melting gradually and relations between two countries are improving. TheTrump administration has changed its policies regarding South Asia andstarted dealing Pakistan fairly.

It is diplomatic victory of the incumbent government of Pakistan thatWashington has come to the point of realization that Pakistan’s cooperationis imperative and significant for regional peace.

Pakistan has always played a very constructive role for peace in theregion. Washington is an important capital for Pakistan, however we believein the relations based on mutual respect and equality.

Trump administration should consider Pakistan’s reservations on Indianinvolvement in Afghanistan, balance of power in the region and compensationof Pakistan’s losses in the war against terrorism. US administrationacknowledges Pakistan’s stance on Afghan dispute.

Cameron Munter has soft corner for Pakistan and US think tanks will weighthis opinion about Pakistan.

It is a very good omen that the Trump administration’s perception aboutPakistan has changed. Pakistan is playing a very constructive role andfacilitating US administration to resolve Afghan dispute.

Pakistan’s stance is clear that Afghan led Afghan owned peace process isultimate solution to Afghan crises. Islamabad’s role for regional issignificant. PTI led government has following an effective foreign policy.

Dr. Haider Mehdi (IR Expert -American University Sharjah):

It is highly important for Pakistan’s political establishment to understandthat global political shifts in coming days depend on the Trump pre-election policies.

Trump wants to resolve Afghan dispute and it is a great opportunity forPakistan to emerge as an important political player by facilitating USadministration in resolving Afghan dispute.

Islamabad has to adopt impressive perception management to make Trumprealize that peaceful solution to Afghan dispute will make him one of themost popular presidents in the history of United States.