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Pakistan-U.S. relations have evolved significantly from 1947 to 2025, marked by periods of strong military and economic support, particularly during the Cold War and post-9/11 era. However, relations have also faced challenges, including arms embargoes, nuclear concerns, and fluctuating public sentiment, leading to increased skepticism and negative opinions towards the U.S. Despite a history of cooperation, recent years have seen a decline in aid and a resurgence of unfavorable public perception in Pakistan.

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PAK US Relations

Pakistan-U.S. relations have evolved significantly from 1947 to 2025, marked by periods of strong military and economic support, particularly during the Cold War and post-9/11 era. However, relations have also faced challenges, including arms embargoes, nuclear concerns, and fluctuating public sentiment, leading to increased skepticism and negative opinions towards the U.S. Despite a history of cooperation, recent years have seen a decline in aid and a resurgence of unfavorable public perception in Pakistan.

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PAK-US Relations

Here is the concise summary of Pakistan–U.S. relations (1947–2025) in all key dimensions,
without any references, while retaining all facts, figures, and developments:

1947–1956

 U.S. recognized Pakistan in August 1947. Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954 and CENTO in
1955 through U.S. support.

 Received $2.5 billion in economic aid and $700 million in military aid between 1953–61.

 Pakistan hosted U-2 surveillance flights from Peshawar in 1959.

 Military ties started with provision of F-86s, C-130s, and naval equipment.

 Public sentiment toward U.S. was mostly positive.

1956–1962

 U.S. reassured Pakistan during 1962 Sino-Indian war.

 U.S. aid peaked at $2.3 billion in 1962.

 U.S. continued military equipment supply.

 Pro-U.S. sentiment prevailed, but skepticism began to emerge.

1962–1971

 U.S. imposed arms embargo during 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, straining ties.

 Pakistan facilitated Nixon’s secret China visit in 1971.

 Aid continued post-1965 but decreased: $50 million in grants and $19 million in military
support.

 Military embargo caused trust deficit.

 Anti-U.S. sentiment grew in Pakistan.

1972–1979
 Aid remained low; U.S. suspended all but food aid in 1979 due to Pakistan’s nuclear
program.

 Total aid dropped, but diplomatic communication remained open.

 Military cooperation halted; relations cooled.

 Public opinion became more critical of U.S. actions.

1979–1988

 Relations revived post-Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.

 Pakistan became frontline U.S. ally in Operation Cyclone.

 Received $3.2 billion (1981–87) and $4.2 billion (1987–93) in aid.

 Delivered 40 F-16s, 100 tanks, TOW missiles; $2.19 billion in military assistance from
1980–90.

 Favorable opinion during Afghan war despite underlying resentment.

1989–2001

 Pressler Amendment halted military aid in 1990 due to nuclear concerns.

 F-16s withheld; economic aid continued sporadically.

 Aid dropped to $429 million economic and $5.2 million military during 1991–2000.

 Disillusionment over inconsistent U.S. policies increased.

2002–2025

 Post-9/11 alliance renewed; Pakistan named Major Non-NATO Ally in 2004.

 Kerry-Lugar Bill (2009) allocated $1.5 billion/year in civilian aid (2010–14).

 Total aid (2002–13): $26 billion — $11.7 billion military and $6.08 billion economic.

 Peak military support in 2010: $2.5 billion military + $1.2 billion Coalition Support Funds.

 U.S. supplied 18 F-16s, P-3Cs, C-130s, Cobra helicopters.

 Trump halted aid in 2018; Biden resumed limited civilian cooperation by 2024.
 Public opinion remained negative — over 75% unfavorable in 2011 and beyond.

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