India, 'Christian,' Pakistan, Muslim, US thinks

You know, I take only my social security pension given me each month.  In that way I try to remain independent from political pressures that can be exerted by special interest groups.

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Over the decades, Pakistan has had to cope with the continuing migration of Afghans into their country.  Currently, many are being housed in northern Pakistan.  Largely due to US pressure, meetings between Kabul and the Taliban have led nowhere.  Nevertheless, the Taliban rule the tribal areas of Afghanistan to this day.  I've contended for years that the two parties must form a coalition government for sake of the people's heritage.

Last week, the State Department's Especial Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan appeared before a House Congressional Committee.  He seemed to support continued aid to Pakistan.  On the other hand, he admitted to widespread corruption in the civilian government.  But if the government is so corrupt, the Pakistan military should be given reign to revamp the regime even as did the Egyptian military in deposing Morsi.  And, just as with Egypt, should not the US refrain from offering aid to Pakistan until the regime cleans up its act?  So to the Congress:  don't give Pakistan a dime!  (The Pakistan government does not have the wherewithal to retaliate, should that ocur.)

However, Pakistan is in need of assistance in ridding the Kashmir of Indian domination over a largely Muslim population. That disputed land is fertile and a valuable asset for the production of food and grain.

But isn't it true in general terms, that the US sides with India against Pakistan in their manifold disputes, since India is deemed a 'Christian' nation and Pakistan a Muslim?  Of course the inclination is natural.  On its premise, American companies have welcomed programmers and computer experts to replace American-born professionals in the US; and tele-marketer companies and corporate division of customer services have migrated to Indian shores, forsaking American workers once employed in these positions.  To my mind and I would think to anyone else who has followed the relations of the US with both India and Pakistan, it's obvious that the US comes down hard on Pakistan by giving but lip service to acknowledging that country's self-interests!

At the hearing in Congress, legislators present alluded to the Al-Quada's leader secret home in Pakistan as proof that Pakistan is not an ally of the US.  Okay, if not an ally, Congress should definitely let loose of Pakistan and by so doing, delight in expected reforms that the military could bring about in the civilian government!

P.S.  Might also the Indian government need a good and thorough housekeeping?