US–Pakistan Dialogue — A Fresh Curve on the Road of Friendship
Islamabad hosts Pak-US counterterrorism talks as both sides vow to tackle new militant tactics. By Tanveer Iqbal (Islamabad) US–Pakistan Dialogue — A New Turn in the River of Relations US–Pakistan Dialogue — A New Turn in the River of Relations For decades, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has been like a river — sometimes flowing swiftly in harmony, other times diverted by rocky shoals of mistrust and divergent priorities. Over the years, the current has been shaped by shared strategic interests, mutual misunderstandings, and the constant interplay of geopolitics. Today, as Washington and Islamabad engage in a fresh round of high-level dialogue, there is a sense that the river may be bending toward a new horizon. From Cold War Allies to Complex Partners The US–Pakistan relationship began in the crucible of the Cold War, when Pakistan emerged as a crucial ally against Soviet influence in South Asia. From military cooperation in the 1950s to joint efforts during t...