Pakistan: Consequence of Misplaced Assumptions
When General Ayub decided to join West's war against Rise of Communism in the 50s, it was based on the assumption that it will brings with it an allied guarantee of strategic security for Pakistan . The Pacts did hail with them a huge influx of infrastructure development aid as well as scores of high-tech military equipment. Pakistan even allowed a US military base to operate from Badaber (Peshawar), which hosted the notorious U2 High Altitude Reconnaissance planes to carry out missions against USSR. (the only U2 ever shot down by USSR took off from Peshawar!!) Ayub's assumption was that since Pakistan was a strategic ally of United States of America and a frontline state in war against the Iron Curtain, it not only ensures our security, but also that the US will side with Pakistan in case of a military confrontation with India. After all the US loaded Pakistan with military hardware that was only supplied to its closest allies. Emboldened by US'...
