The Pakistan-US relationship has its ups and downs.

 On August 15, 1947, one day after Pakistan gained independence through the partition of British India, the United States of America became the first nation to establish formal relations with Pakistan. The overall framework of the US state in Central and South Asia, as well as Eastern Europe, relies heavily on these relationships. However, between 1948 and 2013, the relationship between the two sovereign states was described as a "roller coaster," with highs of productive collaboration and lows of profound bilateral estrangement.

This month, the United States of America has not attempted to hide its active monitoring of Pakistan's political and economic progress over the past few weeks and months. Nearly a dozen statements over the past four months have primarily or sporadically mentioned Pakistan, and in each case, the tone and intent reflect a level of apprehension that is uncommon. The most recent statement from the US State Department expressed hope for Pakistan's financial stability and emphasized that the United States was aware of Pakistan's financial issues and supported efforts to revive the country's economy. A spokesperson for the United States State Department responded that the country needed to work with international financial institutions to improve its economy when asked if Washington shared the nation's concern that Islamabad is on the verge of an economic crisis.

An official from the United States stated, "We incentivize Pakistan to continue working with the World Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of programs, particularly those that will improve Pakistan's business environment." Doing so will help Pakistan attract high-quality foreign investment and boost the competitiveness of Pakistani businesses. When asked a similar question, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari responded, "As long as we remain willing to help ourselves, others will continue to help Pakistan." By taking the necessary steps at home, we must assist them." At the most recent conference in Geneva, the young minister mentioned that the rest of the world had pledged to provide approximately half of the financing that Pakistan required for reconstruction following the floods of 2022.

On August 15, 1947, one day after Pakistan gained independence through the partition of British India, the United States of America became the first nation to establish formal relations with Pakistan. The overall framework of the US state in Central and South Asia, as well as Eastern Europe, relies heavily on these relationships. However, between 1948 and 2013, the relationship between the two sovereign states was described as a "roller coaster," with highs of productive collaboration and lows of profound bilateral estrangement.

This month, the United States of America has not attempted to hide its active monitoring of Pakistan's political and economic progress over the past few weeks and months. Nearly a dozen statements over the past four months have primarily or sporadically mentioned Pakistan, and in each case, the tone and intent reflect a level of apprehension that is uncommon. The most recent statement from the US State Department expressed hope for Pakistan's financial stability and emphasized that the United States was aware of Pakistan's financial issues and supported efforts to revive the country's economy. A spokesperson for the United States State Department responded that the country needed to work with international financial institutions to improve its economy when asked if Washington shared the nation's concern that Islamabad is on the verge of an economic crisis.

An official from the United States stated, "We incentivize Pakistan to continue working with the World Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of programs, particularly those that will improve Pakistan's business environment." Doing so will help Pakistan attract high-quality foreign investment and boost the competitiveness of Pakistani businesses. When asked a similar question, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari responded, "As long as we remain willing to help ourselves, others will continue to help Pakistan." By taking the necessary steps at home, we must assist them." At the most recent conference in Geneva, the young minister mentioned that the rest of the world had pledged to provide approximately half of the financing that Pakistan required for reconstruction following the floods of 2022.

Everyone concerned with maintaining international stability and the current international order stands to suffer greatly from Pakistan's economic collapse. The United States of America, a significant international power, is concerned. Second, Pakistan's democratic government is working hard to maintain stable relations with the United States, and the United States does not want Pakistan's economy to fail.

Pakistan must now contribute the remaining fifty percent. In addition, the foreign minister emphasized the significance of achieving a "conclusion with the IMF" and taking up French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' offer to renegotiate our debt. A representative of the State Department stated, "Pakistan’s economic stability is a subject of discussion between the Pakistani and US government agencies, including the United States State Department and our counterparts, the Department of Treasury, and the White House," to put the situation in perspective. But why is Pakistan's political and economic stability so important to Washington? The world cannot possibly afford to see a nation with a nuclear arsenal on the verge of annihilation, as conventional wisdom holds that our nuclear program is the determining factor. However, conventional wisdom only reveals a portion of the truth. Pakistan is the second-largest Muslim nation and the fifth-largest country in the world. It has a large army and a large nuclear infrastructure.

Everyone concerned with maintaining international stability and the current international order stands to suffer greatly from Pakistan's economic collapse. The United States of America, a significant international power, is concerned. Second, Pakistan's democratic government is working hard to maintain stable relations with the United States, and the United States does not want Pakistan's economy to fail. Because of the nature of the rivalry between the great powers in South Asia, it would be in the US's best interest to convey to Pakistan that it intends to remain involved and work together whenever possible to prevent Pakistan from leaning too heavily toward China. John Ciorciari, a professor at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, agrees with this point of view. He observes that even though funders like China and Saudi Arabia may not explicitly condition their assistance, there are always implied conditions.

"China will look to Pakistan for favorable incentives, like the power generation passageway that connects China's western region to the Arabian Gulf and the strategically located port of Gwadar." China will seek Pakistan's assistance on a variety of geostrategic issues, including Taiwan, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. The South Asia Institute director at the Woodrow Wilson Center, Michael Kugelman, concurs. Pakistan's overall stability is seriously endangered by such a struggling economy. So, it makes sense that Washington would want Islamabad's economy to grow and pull away from the edge. He states, "I'm not sure if the US is concerned about the collapse of the Pakistani economy, but I believe it is eager to help avoid that outcome." He says that the US values compressive strength efforts to get things moving again with the IMF. The Pakistan-US relationship has been linked to US defense interests in the region throughout the 1950s and 1960s, so it must have been closely linked to regional politics since the 1950s; during the 1980s, the Iranian upheaval and the Socialist intrusion of Afghanistan took the spotlight. In the early 2000s, this relationship was rekindled following the events of September 11, 2001. The US government was the closest to Pakistan's defense department and civilian elite during these times. It also accepted and supported military governments in Pakistan, which received assistance from both military and non-military sources.

It has switched its regional preference to India as a result of the change in Afghanistan in 2021 and the US's shift to a China containment policy. Pakistan has had serious issues with governance, social change, democratization, and development, for which we are primarily responsible, and this must be acknowledged for the benefit of the nation. These circumstances were not created by the United States; rather, it took advantage of them. He argues, however, that economic uncertainty may indicate a less sustainable Pakistani government, which may affect the military, Washington's typically long-term partner in the country. It could be argued that a stable representative democracy with checks and balances would be beneficial to Pakistan's economy.

Pakistan could once again become a breeding ground for extremism as a result of the political instability and economic crisis that are currently affecting the country. If the diplomatic process between Pakistan and the United States is to move forward, it should become natural. A strong relationship benefits both parties. However, Pakistan must become a normal country before this normalcy can be achieved, and Washington must shift its focus away from the political elite and toward the people.