Trump defended Pakistan’s role in mediating with Iran despite Senator Lindsey Graham saying he “doesn’t trust Pakistan.” Graham cited reports alleging Iranian aircraft were parked at Pakistani airbases, while Trump praised PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.

Trump breaks silence on report of Pakistan allowing Iran spy aircraft at Nur Khan base amid mediation talks

Rahm Emanuel ripped into the Trump administration’s love for Pakistan. He warned that this risks the strategic balance in South Asia.

'Totally rejected India': Trump administration's shift towards Pakistan due to his ego, claims former US envoy Rahm Emanuel

The US has, however, linked the defence assistance to Islamabad's action against terror safe havens on its soil.

US proposes US $336 mn aid to Pak, down by US $10 million

The Trump administration has already decided to withhold $225 million military aid to Pakistan

Pakistan needs to do more to fight terrorism: White House

In his first tweet of 2018, President Trump had said America had been 'foolishly' providing military aid to Pakistan for 15 years but in return had received only 'lies and deceit'

Pakistan summons US ambassador, asks him to explain Trump criticism

Nawaz Sharif's office released a statement quoting Trump fawning over the PM, and calling Pakistan a 'fantastic place of fantastic people'

Trump willing to help Pakistan solve 'outstanding problems'

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Trump breaks silence on report of Pakistan allowing Iran spy aircraft at Nur Khan base amid mediation talks

'Totally rejected India': Rahm Emanuel rips into Trump love for Pakistan

US proposes US $336 mn aid to Pak, down by US $10 million

Pakistan needs to do more to fight terrorism: White House

Pakistan summons US ambassador, asks him to explain Trump criticism

Trump willing to help Pakistan solve 'outstanding problems'