Abstract

US-Pakistan diplomatic relation have been touching crest and trough through all the era, since Pakistan’s independence. It dhas not remained consistent and smooth. At sometimes Pakistan became strategic partner and non-NATO ally while at others it had been sanctioned by Pressler and Glenn Amendments and stopped its economic assistance. This study comprises the Pak-US diplomatic relations during Zardari Regime and its ups and downs. It also includes the costs and benefits of the relations during Zardari Regime. This is the era in which Afghan War was in full strength. Pakistan was allying NATO forces. This era keeps some distinctive position because Pakistan faced great troubles at domestic as well as international level. The objective of this study is to examine USA-Pakistan association and its ups and downs during Zardari Er. Pakistan destroyed its economy, trade and defense capabilities in the War on Terror. In the War on Terrorism, Pakistan desired a strong association and to develop a trustworthy friend in the shape of the U.S. Pakistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan's peace. Pakistan is progressing gradually and confidently on the way to supportable democracy and political stability through vendetta-oriented political leadership and dictatorial regimes. The value of a wider definition of security with a focus on economic stability has been realized by Pakistan from a military-centric concept of security. These are paradigm changes, and to absorb these and direct the path to growth and prosperity, the country needs stability on the inside and outside.

Key words: Pakistan, United States of America, 9/11, Ups and Down, Zardari Regime