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Causes of Good Relations Both had anti-communist ideology. Economic and military support. Quaid-e-Azam admired the system of democracy and

economics. President Truman extended his congratulation to the new

state Pakistan. USA sent the help for the refugees problems in Pakistan. In 1954 to 1958 Pakistan received about US$ 620 Million

from America. Mutual Defense Agreement (1954) for helped and training. Visit of Liaquat Ali Khan 1950

Causes of Good Relations SEATO ( South East Asia Treaty Organization) in 1955 was signed with America and

Britain. It is also called Manila Pact. CENTO or Bughadad Pact in 1955 was signed. Helped against Russia in Afghan War. Helped in hot time. Exchange of Delegation Helped Pakistan in the Education sector Helped Pakistan during Afghan-War 1979-1986 Pakistan supported USA after 9-11 Pakistan as UN-DECLARED NATO country USAID program for Pakistan

Elements that Damaged the Relations Pakistan has sensitive relations with USA Fluctuating political governments and policies. Reluctant attitude of US in 1971. U2 Spy Plane Scandal Reluctaent attitud of US on Kashmir. Anti-Muslims foreign Policy of American Attack on US Embassy in Islamabad. Brown amendments and economic sanctions on Pakistan. Pressurizing Pakistan for work. Pressurizing Pakistan to NOT DEVELOP the Nuclear Technology. Insisting Pakistan to NOT Conduct the NUCLEAR TESTS. Threating Pakistan to declare as Terrorist State