U.S. decision to withhold military aid to Pakistan could backfire

Experts say the decision to hold back $800 million won't necessarily force Pakistan to clamp down on militancy. The move could instead reinforce a growing sentiment within Pakistan that the country needs to reduce its dependence on the United States. Washington's decision to hold back $800 million in military aid to Pakistan probably won't prod Islamabad into clamping down on militancy, and ...