'What to do with an army you can’t afford?' Ex-Pak envoy reveals what’s wrong with Pakistan army and the ‘half-imagined’ nation

A viral video reveals Pakistan's early reliance on US aid, stemming from its need to finance a large army post-independence. Husain Haqqani highlights how America's initial disinterest shifted during the Cold War, fueled by a misunderstanding of South Asian demographics. Fast forward to 2025, Donald Trump claims credit for an India-Pakistan ceasefire, a claim India disputes as a bilateral agreement.